[Hallicrafters] Hallicrafters Digest, Vol 153, Issue 6
Mike
mikeqrpfun at aol.com
Sat Nov 26 19:07:45 EST 2016
Hi all,
I used Tarn-X (tarnish remover). Comes is a 12 oz black bottle available in most supermarkets. Apply lightly with a Q-Tip. You should smell sulfur soon thereafter. That's your clue to apply a water soaked Q-Tip to dilute & eliminate the application. Sprayed some compressed air to dry it out. Worked like a champ on my Heathkit SB-200 a year ago. Go gentle on it though. I then applied some De-Oxit for a final coating and life has been grand. Your mileage may vary but I'd do it in a heartbeat again.
Best 73,
Mike
WB6UTW
iPhone: annoying keypad + autocorrect = typos. Sorry ;-)
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> 3. FW: Off topic (Charlie T, K3ICH)
> 4. Re: SX-62 and R-42 speaker (Richard Knoppow)
> 5. Cleaning Band Switch (SX-42/62) (Waldo Magnuson)
> 6. Re: Cleaning Band Switch (SX-42/62) (w5jo at brightok.net)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2016 01:50:55 +0000
> From: Wilson Curtis <wilson_curtis at msn.com>
> To: hallicrafters Group <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Off topic
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> Hi,
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> Just looking for general information. I see an old projection type television, about a 50" screen, going for scrap. Is there anything of value electronically that can be salvaged from these units? The usual solid state tv is a waste of effort. Are these any different?
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> Thanks.
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> Reg Curtis - VE9RWC/KB1WCP
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> Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 22:39:36 -0500
> From: W4AWM at aol.com
> To: wilson_curtis at msn.com, hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Off topic
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> Many of these sets only require replacement of the lamp to bring them back
> to life. Lamps are available from many sources, usually for under $100.00.
> That is the price for a premium lamp. Non OEM lamps are cheaper and are
> just as good. If you have one of these sets, purchase of a spare lamp prior
> to failure will guarantee that you don't miss your favorite show. Most
> lamps require only a screwdriver to replace and "even a caveman can do it."
>
> 73
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> John, W4AWM
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> In a message dated 11/21/2016 8:56:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> wilson_curtis at msn.com writes:
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> Hi,
>
>
> Just looking for general information. I see an old projection type
> television, about a 50" screen, going for scrap. Is there anything of value
> electronically that can be salvaged from these units? The usual solid state tv is
> a waste of effort. Are these any different?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Reg Curtis - VE9RWC/KB1WCP
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> Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 23:10:01 -0500
> From: "Charlie T, K3ICH" <pincon at erols.com>
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> If the cabinet is wood, maybe it'd be good for kindling. (???)
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> 73, Charlie k3ICH
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hallicrafters [mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf
> Of Wilson Curtis
> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 8:51 PM
> To: Hallicrafters Group <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Off topic
>
> Hi,
>
>
> Just looking for general information. I see an old projection type
> television, about a 50" screen, going for scrap. Is there anything of value
> electronically that can be salvaged from these units? The usual solid state
> tv is a waste of effort. Are these any different?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Reg Curtis - VE9RWC/KB1WCP
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 23:33:35 -0800
> From: Richard Knoppow <1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com>
> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] SX-62 and R-42 speaker
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> I'm not surprised. I should have suggested a book shelf speaker when
> you asked. The tubes in the SX-62 are push-pull, not parallel. More
> power out and less distortion. The lack of DC in the core of the output
> transformer, or rather balanced DC, eliminates core saturation and loss
> of low frequencies so receivers with push-pull output usually have good
> bass. There is enough power for a bookshelf system provided you don't
> want to shake the walls with it. The SX-62 is good for maybe 8 watts
> with low distortion. A lot of cheaper home hi-fi amps were about the
> same power.
> I am not sure what kind of speaker is in the R-42 but its a small
> bass-reflex box, probably too small for good bass, the bookshelf one
> will beat it.
>
>> On 11/21/2016 3:16 PM, Waldo Magnuson wrote:
>> Hi, I listened to the suggestion that the parallel 6V6 output of the SX-62 would sound much better on a better speaker setup than using a R-42 speaker. I decided to use a bookshelf speaker which I had. The sound on FM is very good. I have it in my front room and it looks and sounds good. Thanks to those who responded. I'll send a picture of my radio if you are interested.
>> Skip Magnuson W7WGM
>> Spokane, WA
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> Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:04:25 -0800
> From: Waldo Magnuson <magnuson at mac.com>
> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Cleaning Band Switch (SX-42/62)
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> Hi, I have been using Deoxit on a long q-tip to try to clean the contacts on the Band Switch. Only so-so effective. Any suggestions? How are others cleaning contacts? Thanks.
> Skip Magnuson W7WGM
> Spokane, WA
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 18:20:05 -0600
> From: <w5jo at brightok.net>
> To: "Waldo Magnuson" <magnuson at mac.com>,
> <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Cleaning Band Switch (SX-42/62)
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> I gave up on Deoxit a long time ago Skip. It lasts only so long and, when
> gone, the problems return.
>
> Depending on the wear of the contacts, I have better luck with Denatured
> Alcohol. Not only does it clean, it drives out the moisture that may have
> accumulated in any wafers. It takes more work and time but lasts much, much
> longer.
>
> If the contacts are worn badly, good luck.
>
> 73,
>
> Jim
> W5JO
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Hi, I have been using Deoxit on a long q-tip to try to clean the contacts on
> the Band Switch. Only so-so effective. Any suggestions? How are others
> cleaning contacts? Thanks.
> Skip Magnuson W7WGM
> Spokane, WA
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