[Hallicrafters] HT-32B Getting it on the air??

[Al Parker]

Hi Lee,
	Some thoughts --
	Don't worry about the HV filter cap, C172, it's oil filled (unless it's 
leaking oil).
	Do worry about the bias rectifier.  If it's still the original 
selenium, replace it with a silicon diode.  You will probably have to 
add some resistance to drop the developed voltage.  I can't remember how 
much, maybe someone who's done it recently does, or just give it a guess 
and redo as reqd.  Adjust the bias as specified.
	Don't worry about the black caps, most HT-32's are doing fine with them 
as-is.
	If it hasn't been powered up for a few yrs, and you have it out of the 
cabinet, put a 60 watt bulb under it overnite (at least), with a towel 
or cardboard box over the chassis, and let it drive some moisture out.
	We'd be happy to have you ck in to The Vintage Sideband Net on Sun., 
2-3PM ET, on 14292.5   Net controls K5LYN, in Tex, WB4BPS, in Ala, W8UT, 
in NC.
73,

Al, W8UT
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worth doing as simply messing about in boats"
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On 1/25/2015 6:43 PM, Lee via Hallicrafters wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I am working on getting the Halli HT-32B on the air.
> I got this from SK a couple years ago, now I am getting it going.
>
> Here's what I know so far.
>
> 1) Looks like the 2 rect. tubes are gone and SS rectifiers are in place . Including getting rid of the bias rect.
> 2) Original filter caps still there..I have new replacements in stock and will replace all filter caps with new modern ones.
> 3) All of those black caps with the color codes are still in there
> 4) I already replaced the power cord with a new 3 wire grounded one.
>
> Would like to get it going for the Halli net next weekend!!
>
> What is recommended by the Guru's???
> 73,
> Lee
>
>
> Lee Simmonds
> Summit DCS LLC
>
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