[Hammarlund] HQ-129-X dial question

[Richard Knoppow]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kenneth G. Gordon" <kgordon2006 at frontier.com>
To: <hammarlund at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Hammarlund] HQ-129-X dial question


> On 1 Jun 2011 at 14:17, Richard Knoppow wrote:
>
>>      Does anyone know if more than one set of frequency
>> dials was used on the HQ-129-X.
>
> Yes. I know for a fact that the early versions of the 
> 129-X had considerably
> different dials than the later versions. Although I am not 
> certain about details,
> I believe that there was at least one other change in the 
> dials during its
> "career".
>
> I also vaguely remember a discussion here some time ago 
> (several years?)
> which dealt with this or a similar question. I think it 
> may have related to 15
> meters, but am not sure.
>
> Perhaps, if there are archives, you could search those.
>
> I also remember seeing a seller on eBay who offered new 
> dials for the HQ-
> 129-X, but he also wanted the serial number of the 
> receiver in order to send
> the correct dials.
>
> Are there any markings on the dials which would usually 
> NOT appear in the
> windows, and which used very small type?
>
> Ken Gordon W7EKB

    I think there are numbers stamped in the metal hubs but 
I would have to take the front panel off to see them. I had 
it off to do some cleaning. While there is a dial error the 
tracking seems to be good so I am suspicious. I think this 
is a fairly late receiver but am not sure. The front panel 
has all white markings but is a darker gray than is usually 
shown in the advertising illustrations. It looks too good to 
be a replacement. This RX does not have 15 meters on the 
band spread. I have not seen any databases for Hammarlund 
serial numbers other than for the SP-600 and would be glad 
of any help in dating the RX or at least determing what 
variation it is.
    It appears to have all of its original caps and there 
may be a problem due to that. The caps are green colored 
molded case paper units with paper labels. I don't remember 
the brand. The RX is in its cabinet right now. It is a 
surprizingly good receiver.


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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles
WB6KBL
dickburk at ix.netcom.com