[Hallicrafters] SX-62A?

[Paul Kraemer]

No BFO?
What is the CW position on the reception switch for?
Paul K0UYA
-----Original Message----- 
From: Todd, KA1KAQ
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2015 9:58 AM
To: Roy Morgan
Cc: Hallicrafters
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] SX-62A?

Roy -

All of the SX-62* family have the same slide rule dial, though some early
models had colored station indications for certain bands/frequencies.
You're probably thinking of the SX-42. The 62 was more of a consumer
entertainment model, lacking bandspread and a BFO.

It was a successful model that continued into the early 60s, culminating
with the B model which had the later large-flute type knobs used on the
SX-115 etc. Aside from the typical aging component issues, their biggest
weakness is the back-painted dial. Finding one with all its paint in good
shape can be challenging.

They are wonderful sets. I have a B which is set up in the den/office area
sitting atop a large Collins lobby speaker cabinet with a 15" Jensen
inside. The push-pull output really makes it sing, and my daughter loves
spinning the tuning knob. It gets regular FM use, and occasional SWL work.

It won't do anything your SX-42 can't do. The major difference is a much
cooler band-in-use dial display. One of my favorites.

~ Todd/KAQ

On Sat, Jul 25, 2015 at 10:40 AM, Roy Morgan <k1lky68 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hallicrafters folks,
>
> There is for sale on “the auction place” an SX-62A:
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/291516244790
>
> I was not familiar with this model,  though I do have an SX-62.
> I wonder If the A version is just restyled with a slide rule dial instead
> of the round one or if there were any other changes.
>
> Does anyone on the list have one?
>
> Roy
>
>
> Roy Morgan
> k1lky68 at gmail.com
> K1LKY Since 1958
>
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