[Hallicrafters] Frivolous Hallicrafters SX-88 Post

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Fri, Jul 17, 2015 at 9:03 PM, Greg Gore via Hallicrafters <
hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>
> [quote author=Todd, KA1KAQ link=topic=31107.msg242732#msg242732
> date=1334343293]
> Excellent work, Jay. Your thorough review of the receiver should answer
> any questions and settle a lot of old debates over performance. It's
> actually better in some areas than I expected, others not so much.[/quote]
>
>
> The above frivolous post was made on the amfone forum by Todd Bigelow;
> KA1KAQ now in Franklin, NC. Bigelow is a known SX-88 detractor but has
> never owned one. His criticism of the equipment is often without regard to
> engineering achievement and he has no notable restoration accomplishments
> of his own turning up in a google search. Those who have made significant
> contributions to the hobby will have many google search result returns
> which include the noteworthy work of W1VD.
>

Hmmm......can't see where I said anything 'frivolous', but I suppose when
you're just looking to stir up the dust to draw attention to yourself,
anything will do. Pretty sad, digging up years-old posts from a civil
discussion on another forum between intelligent people about a
less-than-high-performance receiver that is hyped primarily by you so you
can line your pockets. As for being a detractor, only in your eyes. An
awfully lot of other folks out there, owners and former owners, share
similar views. You're confusing 'ownership' with 'experience'. You don't
need the former to gain the latter.

I think the real issue you have stems from the receiver you sold to a
fellow in NY described as being in excellent shape, restored by you. The
tuning cap was soaked with oil inside and it was way out of alignment. I
recall the former owner spending a day getting the thing to work right
after your golden screwdriver treatment. If that's your idea of
"accomplishment", I'll pass.

Then there's the issue of misinformation: telling a member on here who was
looking for a tuning knob for his SX-88 'Good luck, you'll need to buy
another SX-88 to get one' when they were actually used on several other
sets. I gave him the correct information and he had a replacement knob the
following week. I know revelations like these don't sit well with
self-declared experts either. It must really suck to discover someone who
never owned the receiver knew something about it that you didn't. Ouch.

For clarity - not all of us need to post our projects or things we do to
help others online for the purpose of impressing others. This seems to be
your yardstick for success. For a narcissist like you, the internet must be
a real boon. All those posts about the radios you were the high bidder on
via ebay, or your involvement with NASCAR - like an insecure child, begging
for attention. The people who care to know or need to know what I've done
are perfectly aware and informed. I don't seek nor need approval from the
likes of you, or pats on the back from online junkies for what I've given
back to amateur radio and beyond.

Now, run along, Greggie...the adults with a life beyond Google are busy.
Here's a piece of Litz wire, don't get too excited and drool on it.