[Hammarlund] HQ-129-X Mechanical Question

[Bill Cromwell]

Hi Richard,

I don't have and never owned a 129. I did have a 145X for several years 
but that is not quite the same thing. I did *use* a 129 at a friends 
home a few time and it did not do what you are describing so I assume 
it's not supposed to be dragging on the front panel. I hope you get it 
sorted out soon. maybe the front panel took a hit (straighten it) or you 
need the install shims or grommets. Meanwhile, when you are using it be 
careful to not touch the front panel.

Patient to doctor: "when I move like this it hurts".
Doctor to patient: "don't move like this".

Not a satisfactory final solution but in the interim...

73,

Bill  KU8H



On 06/22/2015 02:36 PM, Richard Knoppow wrote:
> 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.
>