[Hammarlund] HQ-129X Value Question

[Todd Bigelow - PS]

Probably worth that in parts if the cabinet is in good shape and the original
knobs, escutcheon, etc are original and intact. Sounds like a real hackjob, but
worth saving as a parts donor for other sets. Ron Hankins had replacement panels
for a while, not surre if he still offers them. I need one myself.

I'd not likely pay that much myself, so it's more a judgement call. If I needed
a cabinet or other parts, I might very well. Problem is, you can usually find
them in reasonably good shape for $75-$125, even at auction. Nice, clean models
bring considerably more. It wasn't a high-end set to start with, though.

de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ

csclark wrote:

> I have an opportunity to buy a Hammarlund HQ-129X in rough and partial
> condition.  It works nicely, but some parts have been removed and the radio
> has been modified.  Original parts are not available.  What is the value of
> this radio?
>
> The front panel is very rough, but just the paint is worn with no dings.
> The panel
> has lots of wear around the knobs.  All of the black paint around the dial
> and s-meter is gone.  Knobs appear to be original with only a couple of them
> cracked.
>
> The crystal filter unit is gone, and has been replaced with a single IF-
> type
> transformer can.
>
> The power supply has been removed along with the large inductors in the
> filtering circuit and the rectifier tube.  None of the original parts are
> available.
>
> The current power supply includes a 6 volt transformer for the filaments and
> a couple of diodes in the ac power line to unknown filtering then to the
> voltage regulator tube for B plate voltage.  Yes it is a hazard because the
> chasis can be hot.  I would put in a transformer to isolate the power
> supply if I buy this radio.
>
> The 6H6 detector has been removed and replaced with a couple of solid state
> diodes.
>
> The seller is asking $50.  Is this radio worth it?
>
> Thanks,
> Stephen Clark
> KD5CXD
>
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