[Hammarlund] HQ-129-X Mechanical Question

[Richard Knoppow]

      My HQ-129-X is in quite good condition but I noticed a problem 
with its fit into the cabinet.  I wonder if others have observed this or 
if its unique to this receiver.   The problem is that the front panel is 
slightly torqued.  The result is that the escutchions of the dials press 
on the inside supports a little.  The result is that any slight pressure 
on the front panel causes a frequency change.  When the receiver is out 
of the cabinet, or when the front panel screws are not in place, this 
instability does not exist.  It comes from the dial being pressed by the 
surrounding upright.  It seems to me that the case is slightly too short 
for the receiver.  I wonder if some receivers had shims installed or 
something similar. I have examined the way the dials are fastened and 
can't see any problem with them.   I am prehaps not describing the 
mechanism very well but I think those who are familiar with the receiver 
will recognize what I am talking about.  I have written about this 
receiver before because it has some other peculiarities.  For one thing 
the color of the panel is darker than any others I've seen but seems to 
be original.  Also, the dial accuracy is not all it could be.  Very 
odd.  This is really a very good receiver and I would like to get it 
working at its best.

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Richard Knoppow
1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com
WB6KBL