Hallicrafter HT-37 xmtr and S-76 recvr Need new homes and TLC
I just updated the following 2 ads on QTH and thought that ops on this server could be the Better caretaker: SEE ATTACHED PIX: A S-76 RECEIVER on top at 46lbs with the right most large
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Thomas K. Lanieri
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Re: HA-1 T.O. Keyer
Much needed. Thanks very much!
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RILEY HOLLINGSWORTH
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Re: For Sale - Hallicrafters R-274/FRR with speaker
Good morning Dwight, My last message to you concerning my trip to the observatory was dated April 23. I didn¡¯t receive any contact information from you and have returned after nearly a week. I¡¯ll
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Tom Smith
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Re: For Sale - Hallicrafters R-274/FRR with speaker
Here is my number, 804 539 1226 Safe travels. Dwight
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dwight_talley
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Replacement Coiled Cord for Shure 404C Microphone
First I want to thank everyone for their suggestions and guidance regarding my question about lubricating the VFO assembly of a SR-150.? I appreciate the good information. I purchased a new old stock
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Steve N7AQ
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Re: Hallicrafters S40-B Restoration Advice
Hi Richard, I restored a S-40B a couple of years ago.? The advice provided already is of course very sound.? A tactic I like to do is replace the bulk power supply caps first and then fire up the
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Nick, W1NJC
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Re: Hallicrafters S40-B Restoration Advice
Will do. Thanks
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Dennis Corsalini
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Re: Hallicrafters S40-B Restoration Advice
Dennis, looks like about $9 and change to 06880. send chk for $10 and I will send. Bob w8exv (I'm good on QTH, QRZ)
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Bob
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Re: Hallicrafters S40-B Restoration Advice
I would like the dials Dennis WA2DFJ
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Dennis Corsalini
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Re: Hallicrafters S40-B Restoration Advice
Justin, I have both dials that are flat. if you know of anyone that needs them they are available for the cost of shipping. Bob w8exv
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Bob
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Re: Audio Gain Pot-Replacement
I want to thank every one for their thoughts!? After a lot of thinking on this, I have decided to let the pot as it is!? Might not be the best decision, but my wife wants the dining room table
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george deitz
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Re: Hallicrafters S40-B Restoration Advice
I used as thick aluminum I had on hand as it was flat and I figured it would suck the heat out rapidly.? I imagine plate glass would work just as well. 73, -- Justin B. KI5GKD
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Justin Bowser - KI5GKD
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Re: Hallicrafters S40-B Restoration Advice
I wonder if two glass plates would do the same .... ?? I flattened out a warped CD one time this way.....heated some tap water slightly (to about 110 degrees) soaked the CD for a few minutes, and
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Thomas Latimer
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Re: Hallicrafters S40-B Restoration Advice
For folks that have ran into warped dial discs I found a solution, for mine anyway.? I had a Heathkit VF-1 with a very warped disc.? I took it out and applying heat to it and then placing between a
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Justin Bowser - KI5GKD
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Re: HA-1 T.O. Keyer socket gnds
Thanks Paul.? That screw driver wipe technique is something I will need to remember.? I also do a fair amount of old stereo restoration and your technique will sure come in useful. 73 Don N9OO
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Don Buska - The Radio Lab Works
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Re: High impedance rivets
Jim - I re=capped a Zenith Transoceanic model 8G005 from the 1940s.? There were a couple paper caps I could not get to without disassembling a bunch of stuff and figured the risk was not worth it.?
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Justin Bowser - KI5GKD
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Re: Working on HT-32B & Weight Lifting
hello group My Scott slrm dry weight is 90 lbs . At my age, 83 its too much to handle with out help. Its ac/dc so has a hot chassis and i use an isolation transformer for my safety. barry
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barry marks
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High impedance rivets
The worst example of high impedance rivets that I have seen was in a Gonset G-63 receiver.? I could not successfully align it once the caps were replaced until all of the tube socket ground rings
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Jim Whartenby
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#32265
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Re: HA-1 T.O. Keyer socket gnds
We sometimes forget that a chassis is often a high-current AC conductor, sometimes carrying several amps of tube heater current. To Don's comment, bonding to a single common chassis point often
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Paul Christensen
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Re: HA-1 T.O. Keyer socket gnds
Don, John, does the ¡°common ground return¡± mean any old connection to a ¡°ground wire¡± scheme, or is it a specifically designed wiring scheme ? Sent: Sunday, May 4, 2025 8:26 AM To:
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don Root
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