[Hallicrafters] Another SX-88 surfaced

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 8:40 PM, Carl <km1h at jeremy.mv.com> wrote:

>> But the Viking Kilowatt needed an exciter to drive it, along with a
>> VFO, and it didn't cover 160.
>
> The Ranger had the VFO and the Desk also held the HRO-60 plus accessories.
> You have more in a smaller footprint.

You need to get a new tape measure, Carl. The KW-1 is less than one
third the footprint of a Viking KW. Aside from the receiver which can
sit on top, on a shelf, or on a pizza box atop the electric range, it
doesn't need any accessories. :D

>> being a
>> 10-160m AM/CW kilowatt input rig, ready to go, out of the crate.
>
>
> Who cares about 160, a KW wasnt legal then.

Nor is it now, but we're talking contemporary comparisons.

> Of course you could always get one of those shipboard or shore station Navy
> rigs.

Sorta like comparing an F1 car to your Impala. I don't think the Navy
rigs were built for or with amateurs in mind.

>> I've always liked the Globe King too, even though it's not quite up
>> with the others in overall quality. It sure helped a lot of guys get
>> big signals on the air. And it looks good.
>
>
> Those never turned me on and of the ones Ive worked on no two are alike.

Yep, Leo did like Heathkit and used whatever surplus parts were
available in quantity at the time. And made circuit changes like
Hallicrafters did, mid-stream.

> Ive reached the saturation point in the basement with 4 AM KW+ amps but I
> operate all bands wheras you and others rarely budge off  75.

Been a while since I was on 10, 15, or 20m. I seldom operate 75, but I
do enjoy 80m, or as W3GMS calls it "the 160m portion of the 75m meter
band". 40m is fun too, and the 10m aerial should be up within a week
or so. You need to get on sometime other than contests to hear and
work me. (o:

> Im thinking of
> thinning the herd in favor of a couple of big linears and 1-2 old style. I
> should have never sold the Desk in the early 80's

You shouldn't need to be patient too long if you want another. I've
helped broker half dozen deals for folks around the country who were
selling theirs in the last 18 months or so. Prices are down on those
too, and I have a feeling that, like the SX-88, there will be more
coming up for sale soon.

~ Todd/KAQ