[Hallicrafters] SX-100 knobs

[Mike Lopez]

On my SX-100, there is a hint of gold color on the notch depth, notch freq,
ant trimmer, & calibrate knobs. The entire knob bright is not gold, but
rather a gold 'ring' on the inside edge where the bright meets the body of
the knob. Perhaps it is worn away, or it is a coloration from an aging clear
coat? Not sure. I have another, but am unable to access it at this time. All
of these are of course the same style & size knob, but the extent of gold
coloring varies.
Good luck & keep us posted!
Mike
N8AZC 

-----Original Message-----
From: Hallicrafters [mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf
Of Gerry Steffens
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 5:58 PM
To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Hallicrafters] SX-100 knobs

I am a Hallicrafters collector and restorer among other brands of radios.

I have several SX-100s, one of each version, I believe.

Many years ago before QTH.net, on the older reflector (Yahoo, Excite, or
where ever), a discussion ensued about whether the tapered or fluted (?)
knobs of the style of the S-38E were legitimate on the SX-100.  After much
ado, the conclusion was reached that they were correct for at least one
version.  I happen to have a mint one of these, looks like it just came out
of the box.

Now the problem.  A second discussion ensued whether the gold brights in the
center of the knobs for the calibrator and antenna trimmer were legitimate.
The original conclusion was "No, they were not correct".  Like an idiot, I
cleaned off the gold paint on mine after several seemingly knowledgeable
folks made the "Not Legit" declaration.  This was in the early to mid 1990s.

Now, we all know that was the wrong answer.

As I said, I have a mint version, except for those two knobs.

Is there anyone out there with an SX-100 with good gold inserts that would
be interested in a trade for good knobs with silver inserts and some beer
(or other vice you see fit) money.  I would really like to get my specimen
back to full original appearance.

Thanks for your time & consideration.

Cheers,
Gerry

Gerald L Steffens  P.E.
Oronoco  MN

Radio Historian, collecting & restoring E.H. Scott, Heath, McMurdo Silver,
Hallicrafters, National, Zenith Transoceanic & any other interesting radios
& classic Oldsmobiles

Collections stand at about 300 radios, 5 Oldsmobiles & a 1950 GMC long bed
1/2 ton

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