[Hammarlund] Super Pro receivers
Paul Kraemer
elespe at lisco.com
Tue Jul 24 21:27:05 EDT 2012
All of the recent discussion relative to Super Pro receivers prompts me to
offer that I have a BC-779 looking for a home. Too many radios (there is
such a point) too little time (reality sinking in)
Had it thrust upon me many years ago as a project and it has not advanced
beyond that.
It had the 6SL7 mods done to it---whatever that was about---plus several
other like possibly a mixer change and a product detector? Just
semi-informed guessing on what was attempted.
All things considered it looks to be too good for a parts radio and has not
been sufficiently hacked to discourage reverse engineering to original
equipment. Wiring harness looks intact. Panel is good with only one small
hole that can be removed. I think most knobs are original. The S meter is
there. Looks like all the important parts are intact and good condition. Not
a rust bucket for sure.
If I were going to do it I think I would just replace all tube sockets with
new ceramic ones and start over
If there is anyone interested please holler and I will post some photos, see
if we can make medicine. XYL and I are on a vendetta to clean house, maybe
move to a more senior friendly one story house.
Paul K0UYA
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