[Hallicrafters] Hallicrafters SX-24 opinions

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Hi Brian,
 
The SX-24 is interesting in that it is a great example of Halligan's  
ability to offer the most bang for the buck. It's a pre-war design and  
essentially an SX-25 minus one RF stage and with single ended audio. If I am not  
mistaken it sold for around $69 in 1939 or $20 more than the S-20R. SX-25 might 
 have been $99 I think. Not really a bad receiver at all but like most of 
the  early designs it does not perform well on the highest band. I have one 
here  matched up with an HT-6 as a period station and it's a keeper (unless I 
need the  horizontal space). As far as drifting, don't they all... some 
more than others  perhaps?
 
Regards, Greg
 
 
In a message dated 8/29/2013 8:48:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
cosmophone at yahoo.com writes:

Now that  I am spending most of my time in NW Arkansas to build our 
retirement home I  have time to go through my collection to determine what I do and 
don't want to  keep as I must downsize.  Today, much to my surprise, I 
discovered a  Halllicrafters SX-24 which I didn't realize I had.  Considering I 
already  have more receivers than transmitters with which to pair, I am 
curious to get  opinions about the SX-24.  It's in very good cosmetic condition, 
although  the plastic covers over the S-meter and bandspread dial need to 
be  replaced.  Since it's from the late 30's I thought I might pair it with  
my Stancor 110C transmitter but I had been planning on using an HRO for that 
 purpose.  Please give me your candid thoughts on the SX-24.  Please  keep 
it simple.  Keep or sell and a few reasons why.  I suspect I  know what I 
will hear already....like drifty, not too sensitive or selective  and 'use the 
HRO'.

Thanks for your time.


Brian Harris,  WA5UEK
cell 214-763-5977
email  cosmophone at yahoo.com
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