[Hammarlund] HQ 129X

[Carl]

I just finished recapping another HQ-129X yesterday. Its 25 paper caps 
and 4 electrolytics plus 8 resistors that were well out of tolerance. 
Something expected for a radio that sat unused for over 25 years.

The manual is tiny and offers no under chassis views, get a copy of the 
SAMS folder to make life easier.

Today was busy so didnt get much done except clean the bandswitch 
contacts and the tuning gang ground wipers. That got rid of all the 
intermittents and frequency warble. All tubes checked at the high end so 
its into the alignment tomorrow, however reception is excellent as-is.

The 129X and I go back to 1957 which served me into 1963. Ive had a few 
others over the recent years and its still a fun radio to use. Its also 
one of the best BCB radios ever made with superb dial calibration and 
the 3 IF stages to dig out a weak one right next to a flamethrower.

NOW, if someone would suggest the proper paint color for the cabinet I 
can get that started also.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom NØJMY" <n0jmy at hayseedhamfest.com>
To: "Moe Fretz" <tubetester at gmail.com>
Cc: <hammarlund at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 5:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Hammarlund] HQ 129X


> Hi, Moe.  I don't have the answer for you on that.  I'd never heard of 
> them outsourcing the HQ-129X before.  Interesting.
>
> In case you're ever in need, I wanted to let you know that I stock the 
> 4-section can-type capacitor for the HQ-129X (as well as other tube 
> rigs).  They're brand-new and I also offer complete re-cap kits for 
> shot-gunning the entire receiver.
>
> You can get more info on our web-site: www.hayseedhamfest.com .
>
> Good luck with that 129X.  It's a true classic!
>
> 73,
> Tom NØJMY
> NØJMY's Hayseed Hamfest .  .
>
> Moe Fretz wrote:
>> Have purchased my first Hammarlund
>> Decided to sign up for this list and get some good help.
>>  The three that I got are all marked HQ 129X on the front but have a 
>> Stomberg Carlson sticker on the front panel and also Stromberg 
>> Carlson on the data tags on the rear apron. With made in Toronto 
>> Canada also stamped on the tag.
>>  Are these units different from the ones made in the USA?
>> Thanks to all and have a happy New Year
>> -- 
>> Moe Fretz
>> Collection and Preservation
>> Of Canadian Tube Radios,
>> Communication Equipment,
>> Vintage Ham gear and Military Radios.
>>
>> Don't crush them ---- Restore them.
>>
>>
>> Ontario Canada
>>
>>
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