[Hallicrafters] SX-16 BFO

[Asif Khan'Nick']

Looks like the plates on the Pitch control variable condenser are touching each other.I would open the pitch control and do a visual
inspection.
Nick


-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Connor <joeconnor53 at yahoo.com>
To: hallicrafters <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sun, Jul 1, 2012 2:01 pm
Subject: [Hallicrafters] SX-16 BFO


I am currently restoring an SX-16 and need some help with the BFO.
 
When I turn on the BFO injection, I get BFO only with the Pitch Control set with 
the pointer between the 9 o'clock and 12 o'clock positions. At other points, it 
is as if the BFO is turned off. Adjusting the screw in the BFO can does not 
help. Yes, I did replace the two .01 paper caps inside the BFO assembly.
 
Here are my questions:
 
1. How do you align the BFO can? The manual is silent on this.
 
2. Do my symptoms sound like a bad Pitch Control?
 
As matters stand, this receiver performs pretty well, although I can see why the 
FCC wanted another RF stage added.
 
As always, thank you for your help and advice. 
 
 
                        Joe Connor
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