[Hallicrafters] SX-100 vs SX-88

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

Greg,

Something else that happened in the time frame when the SX-88 and SX-100 
were being made - Hallicrafters was sold. The new owner almost killed the 
company. Bill Halligan, Sr. paid something like a million dollars to buy the 
company back. Now this was in the late fifties, and he may have only bought 
back a controlling interest in the company.

Hmmm. Some notes I have say that Bill Halligan retained a large interest in 
Hallicrafters when he sold it the first time. A controlling interest, maybe, 
maybe not.

He bought the company back and spent several years putting Hallicrafters 
back as a major player.

One of Halligan's big strong points, was his use of the best parts available 
in the Hallicrafters products. Remember, his former partner, Toby, and he 
sold parts around the world "before" Bill founded Hallicrafters.

It was because of his super good relationships with the top quality parts 
makers that he was able to manufacture equipment with a minimal cash flow 
available for said parts! Because of the exclusivity that Halligan gave 
parts suppliers, they extended to him a healthy credit line!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <WA1KBQ at aol.com>
To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2012 6:34 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!
>
> ----- Original  Message ----- 
> From: <WA1KBQ at aol.com>
> 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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