[Hallicrafters] MYSTERY SX-117 - WHAT IS IT?

[TVComlGuy at aol.com]

I had an SX-88 just like that.  Mine had the number "3" in yellow  crayon 
on the various parts and sub chassis.  It came from the estate of a  former 
Hallicrafters employee.  They used it as a bench receiver at  Hallicrafters.  
What I gave been able to gather was that it was an  engineering prototype.
 
73//Ron, KB0WAR
 
 
In a message dated 4/21/2013 11:24:44 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
k7mks at comcast.net writes:




I have a rather unusual SX-117 and would appreciate  comments on what it 
is.  The set has: 



1 A shiny  aluminum chassis with NO identifying tube types, control names, 
or rear panel  connector labels. 



2 Square openings thru the  chassis do not have a clean appearance. There 
are scribe lines on  the chassis in some areas.  



3 The 1600 and  1700 crystal sockets are not parallel to each other - it is 
almost like  someone hand drilled th e m ounting holes. 



4 Several screw  holes are somewhat elongated.  It is as if someone wanted 
the hole to be  larger. 



5 Wiring and soldering do not have that "production"  look - its a bit 
sloppy. 



The front panel and cabinet are pure  SX-117 



I'm starting to think it is an  engineeingr or  pre-production model 



I have no use for it and likely will  offer it for sale. 



Comments are appreciated, thank you  



joe  k7mks   
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