[Hallicrafters] SX-100 vs SX-88

[Carl]

And very thin sheetmetal

I would suspect the SX-100 had better signal handling than the SX-88 if this 
report is any indicator.

http://www.w1vd.com/HallicraftersSX-88.html

Carl
KM1H


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Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2012 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] SX-100 vs SX-88


>I agree, and did not intend to come down hard on the SX-100; they
> certainly are good receivers. A quote by James Millen might apply to 
> receivers
> targeted toward the mid price range: "When a receiver is designed to  sell 
> for a
> lower price one must expect compromises had to be made." The SX-100  did
> reflect many SX-88 design features and performs well but  engineers did it
> with lower cost parts.
>
> Regards, Greg
>
>
> In a message dated 5/5/2012 3:40:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> dfischer at usol.com writes:
>
> The  SX-100 is a general coverage receiver and a very good one! It was
> never
> intended to be in the same league with the SX-88. About all they share in
> common is the fantastic tuning. Smooth as silk!
>
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> To:  <nj2r at verizon.net>; <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent:  Saturday, May 05, 2012 7:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] SX-100 vs  SX-88
>
>
>> The "Q" of the IF transformers is not even close. The  SX-88 was  the
>> Cadillac while the SX-100 is a Ford or  Chevy.
>>
>> Regards, Greg
>>
>>
>> In a message  dated 5/4/2012 6:52:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> nj2r at verizon.net  writes:
>>
>> After  any years of enjoying this duo it is time  for someone else to be
>> their
>> caretaker.
>>
>> The  SX-100 sounds great with no known issues. It is  a Mark 1B version
> and
>> comes with an original manual. Last winter I had the   opportunity to
>> repair
>> a
>> SX-88 and though this may  sound like blasphemy, the  circuitry is 
>> closely
>> aligned but the  performance IMHO of the SX-100 was  just as good and
>> certainly  better on SSB.
>>
>> The R-46B is nearly mint  paint wise and  only the flocking on the grill
>> shows
>> any wear at all.  The  speaker is perfect and has a new cord.
>>
>> Pictures may  be seen  at
>>  http://www.flickr.com/photos/nj2r/sets/72157629966514859/
>>
>>  Double  click on the photo to enlarge.
>>
>> I am asking $275  for both the radio and  speaker. I prefer pickup in
>> Caldwell, NJ,  or I can arrange for pick up in  Hudson, MA as well a
>>  possibly
>> in Dayton in 2 weeks. I could also pack and  ship it at  cost since it is
>> not
>> that large. I would use two   boxes.
>>
>> Please contact me directly for any further information  at
>> nj2r at verizon.net.
>>
>> 73, Roger,   NJ2R
>>
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