[Hallicrafters] Another SX-88 surfaced

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Sun, Oct 30, 2011 at 7:39 PM,  <ss409ss at aol.com> wrote:
>  Since scarcity dictates cost, my R-649ur must be worth about 30k. Any takers??  :-). Regards Richy
>
>  hey Todd I hope you enjoyed the manual!!

Absolutely, Richy! First one I've seen, megathanks for making it
available to us. Had trouble downloading it so Johnny 'JN fixed me up
with a complete file. Now we just need to get some of the gray switch
condoms and we'll be set. Wouldn't mind buying more than I need if it
makes the bulk purchase work. Pretty sure Johnny could use a couple
too.

I've made your point many times over the last decade in regards to the
scarcity of the Halli -649 family vs. the SX-88 and even the SX-73,
which it closely resembles. Makes me think of a LF version of the -73
in Battleship Gray. They certainly didn't build many, and last I knew,
fewer than a dozen have been accounted for. And as your posting on
'fone outlines, the gov't apparently saw fit to dump the majority off
a barge into the ocean like they do with tanks and other items. Maybe
the Treasury Dept and Coast Guard look at surplus differently?

It sure is a cool receiver, and the quality is excellent. A true joy
to use, but with the steel panel and cabinet, no fun to move.

73 -

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ/4