[Hallicrafters] Other transformers

[TC Dailey]

A good item for the test bench, especially for hot-chassis receivers, is an 
ISOLATION xfmr.  Typically, they're pretty "proud" of them on the market, 
but not wishing to insult anybody's intelligence, if you need one, just find 
a couple old UPS units, or as I did - used a pair of 8a 24vac xfmrs from old 
fire alarm control panels (I see a lot of them).  Simply connect the LV 
sides together, and pick an end to use for INPUT and OUTPUT - maybe a fuse, 
and you're in business.  Rich Post, WB8TAD, who shows off his fixed 
boatanchors on a website, did this using matching UPS units - they're really 
cheap, have matching transformers and provide a readily emptied case, with 
outlets ALREADY mounted.  A lot cheaper than a "pretty" one from a dealer.

Tom - W0EAJ