[Hammarlund] Silk Screened Front Panel for HQ 129X

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On 2/22/06, John King <k5pgw at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Who makes the "aftermarket" front panels for the HQ
> 129X receiver, if anyone? I have a restored HQ 129X
> with the new panel on it.

Ron Hankins, as Al said. I have one of his new panels awaiting
installation on my '129X and I can tell you, it is first rate. The
only difference you *might* find is in the Hammarlund name script or
color. Some used a mix of red/orange lettering for the name and model,
most were white. My replacement has the word 'Hammarlund' in a
slightly different script than the original, but since it is accurate
to some other models, it doesn't bother me a bit. Being able to
replace the one with the gaping hole on an otherwise-perfect set makes
the trade off well worth it.

Ron is also a great guy to deal with, along with providing a
much-needed service with these replacement panels.

I have to say though, that I've never seen a black cabinet version.
The '120 had a black cabinet, but every '129X I've seen had a medium
gray wrinkle finish. So this is news to me.

Good luck with it -

de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ