[Hammarlund] time capsule SP-400X (Bob Young)

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 6:45 PM, Richard Knoppow <1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com>wrote:

>     They are ALL original.  The SP-400 had the same small knobs as the
> HQ-129-X, small round knobs for tuning and bandspread and chicken head
> knobs for everything else.
>

No, they are not. Those are typical generic knobs on this one, not the more
rounded, streamlined ones used on the HQ-129X.

Here's a link to a youtube video showing one in operation. The knobs are
very clear:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bt1Qq4ZG98

Here's a link to a good shot of the HQ-129X with the same knobs. Click on
the photo to enlarge:

http://rigreference.com/rig/2839-Hammarlund_HQ_129X


Now go back and look at the chickenhead knobs on today's SP-400. If you
think those are the same style knobs, your eyes are a lot worse than mine.

As for me, I'm back to finishing up the ground buss for the aerials. I
never knew my comment about the knobs would bring out so many experts who
are so sure of themselves in spite of the evidence. Clearly I know not what
I speak of.

What was it Hank Arney used to say......have fun picking the fly sh*t out
of the pepper? (o:

~ Todd/KAQ