Hallicrafters, another American company that should still be with us, as they produced a great quality product. This will definitely become one of your favorites, Rick!!
@@brendakeiffer4039: Please, take the time to thoroughly enjoy the refurb/resto process, and if able, the point-to-point construction of these 'much sought after' BEASTS. If there's any way for you to gain benefit from 'stuff' I learned 'eons ago', please, go for it, and, as always, 'remember to smell the roses' If, in your estimation, you begin to enjoy that hobby/lifestile, do your research then "go for gold" with this one! 73's!, Tim
Really a nice flea market pickup, Rick. I don't think I've ever opened a Hallicrafters and found it in bad shape, but, that one is really clean. Someone took very good care of it.
Rick, I have one of these I picked up at an estate sale. A Japanese war bride used it to listen to Radio Japan now and then. Figuring I would have to re-cap it, etc. I was very much surprised to find it worked perfectly. I run it about an hour every now and then to keep the caps formed. It was an above average Hallicrafters design!
Nice find. I recently picked up a model S-40A, haven't opened it up yet to see how it looks underneath, but the top side appears to be clean inside, if somewhat dusty.
around 1970 i had a hallicrafters S120 and one thing i always wondered is why did most shortwave radio stations broadcast on up to 4 or 5 different frenquencys at the same time, i never understood that,
I worked and bought a brand new S-120 back in 1963. I paid $69.95 + tax for it at World Electronics in Charlotte, NC. I was making about 65 cents per hour, so to me that was expensive! After setting it up to use with a ham station I had, I found out quickly that that radio was a POS! It was an ok radio for just using as a desktop general coverage radio, but for selectivity, it sucked! Now it is 2014, and I can go to a hamfest, and for the same $70.00, I can buy a radio that is a hell-of-a-lot better than that S-120. YMMV.
Rick Some people like to jump in and replace all the wax capacitors in old radio's. On these nice old antiques, I like to leave them alone so long as their working OK. What is your thought's on when to replace them ? p.s. Very nice Hallicrafter find.
famossfla Thanks On something like this, because everything looks like new, I don't think there'd be a need to replace the wax capacitors. If this was not my radio, I think I would wiring in new electrolytic capacitors, and open up the old ones from the circuit but leaving them untouched as far as the chassis goes.
Very nice Halli...I have the SX-71 and its a good radio...but I would like to find a good condition SX-42....it is something about that green round dial I really like.
Thanks for the video! I have one that's been with me since the 1970's - it was my late father's, who bought it knew in 1958(iirc). When I was young, we'd listen to it for hours. He was a Ham after his service in the Army Signal Corp. stationed in Germany the last year of the war, and later as a civilian through about 1954. If I may ask, how long did you take to bring it up on the variac to mains voltage? Mine's in similar condition, and I'd like to slowly bring it up and observe for problems. Thank you.
I watch the AC Current as I increase the AC voltage!! Very important!! If the Current is OK at about 30VAC I'll increase to 50VAC and let it there for a few minutes. If the Current is good I'll increase to 80VAC for a a few minutes. If the Current is good increase to 100VAC for a few minutes, then increase to 120VAC. Download my free eBook. Page 150. The Vacuum Tube Shortwave Radio www.richardmcwhorter.com/vacuumtuberadio/
one of these is for sale for....what I'd consider to be way too much, on FB marketplace, even though the seller has stated that he recapped it and aligned it. but my question is.....how does it compare to the S-38 series? I know both are the entry level hallicrafters sets of their time period, but I'm curious at just how much they differ in performance. I DO have a s-38c that I recapped and restored the body from the ground up(sanded it to bare metal to get rid of a lot of surface rust, then primed it and repainted it, I put in far more work into it than anyone normally would, but for my first attempt at any body work, I wanted to attempt on something that wasn't super valuable), and while I do like it, I can see why so many don't exactly praise it for anything other than its looks.
Hey, I have an Hallicrafters S40-b and band 4 is dead as a doorknob. Any way to get any stations on that band ( better antenna, varicap cleaning, etc)?
I have the S 53 and the S 53 A.Both need recapped,but I can't find the schematic for the S 53.Looking at the caps in it,all but one are either .01 or .02 save one that was a .1.All are at 600 VDC.
I found my Hallicrafters. S 110 on the net . works but wondered if resistors or caps out of specs ! Anyone can tell if opperation would be effected by these parts or no opperation !
Why is it "All American Five"? The 5 valve superhet was a standard the world over. Surely it should be "All World Five". Why you keep switching the BFO in when tuning AM? Nice radio though.
Hallicrafters, another American company that should still be with us, as they produced a great quality product. This will definitely become one of your favorites, Rick!!
***** Thanks
Just got a Hallicrafters. SX 110 your correct great company but Im hoping Capicatord still good too intense a job ( recapping the receiver 73 WDX4JPS
@@brendakeiffer4039: Please, take the time to thoroughly enjoy the refurb/resto process, and if able, the point-to-point construction of these 'much sought after' BEASTS. If there's any way for you to gain benefit from 'stuff' I learned 'eons ago', please, go for it, and, as always, 'remember to smell the roses' If, in your estimation, you begin to enjoy that hobby/lifestile, do your research then "go for gold" with this one! 73's!, Tim
Really a nice flea market pickup, Rick. I don't think I've ever opened a Hallicrafters and found it in bad shape, but, that one is really clean. Someone took very good care of it.
OldRadioAl Thanks
Rick, I have one of these I picked up at an estate sale. A Japanese war bride used it to listen to Radio Japan now and then. Figuring I would have to re-cap it, etc. I was very much surprised to find it worked perfectly. I run it about an hour every now and then to keep the caps formed. It was an above average Hallicrafters design!
anselb2000 Thanks
Exactly what I'm doing with my SX 110 hope you're right ! 73.
The S-53A was my first Novice receiver in the early 60's. Transmitter was a DX-40. Lots of fun with those.
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That's a very nice radio to find at the flea market.
Barnekkid Thanks
A robust classic in good condition! Thanks for sharing this!
Tony T. Thanks
Very nice looking radio, thanks for showing us.
RadioHamGuy Thanks
Nice buy ! Just got a Hallicrafters SX 110 to play with need Q multiplier and recapped
THANKS
Nice find. I recently picked up a model S-40A, haven't opened it up yet to see how it looks underneath, but the top side appears to be clean inside, if somewhat dusty.
around 1970 i had a hallicrafters S120 and one thing i always wondered is why did most shortwave radio stations broadcast on up to 4 or 5 different frenquencys at the same time, i never understood that,
I worked and bought a brand new S-120 back in 1963. I paid $69.95 + tax for it at World Electronics in Charlotte, NC. I was making about 65 cents per hour, so to me that was expensive! After setting it up to use with a ham station I had, I found out quickly that that radio was a POS! It was an ok radio for just using as a desktop general coverage radio, but for selectivity, it sucked! Now it is 2014, and I can go to a hamfest, and for the same $70.00, I can buy a radio that is a hell-of-a-lot better than that S-120. YMMV.
Beretta96Dan Thanks
letseeitplease Thanks
Interesting, as always, Rick. Thanks for sharing...
Ron
Rick
Some people like to jump in and replace all the wax capacitors in old radio's. On these nice old antiques, I like to leave them alone so long as their working OK. What is your thought's on when to replace them ?
p.s. Very nice Hallicrafter find.
famossfla Thanks
On something like this, because
everything looks like new, I don't think there'd be a need to replace
the wax capacitors. If this was not my radio, I think I would wiring
in new electrolytic capacitors, and open up the old ones from the
circuit but leaving them untouched as far as the chassis goes.
Very nice Halli...I have the SX-71 and its a good radio...but I would like to find a good condition SX-42....it is something about that green round dial I really like.
Thanks.
Nice find
Thank You!
Thanks for the video! I have one that's been with me since the 1970's - it was my late father's, who bought it knew in 1958(iirc). When I was young, we'd listen to it for hours. He was a Ham after his service in the Army Signal Corp. stationed in Germany the last year of the war, and later as a civilian through about 1954. If I may ask, how long did you take to bring it up on the variac to mains voltage? Mine's in similar condition, and I'd like to slowly bring it up and observe for problems. Thank you.
I watch the AC Current as I increase the AC voltage!! Very important!! If the Current is OK at about 30VAC I'll increase to 50VAC and let it there for a few minutes. If the Current is good I'll increase to 80VAC for a a few minutes. If the Current is good increase to 100VAC for a few minutes, then increase to 120VAC. Download my free eBook. Page 150.
The Vacuum Tube Shortwave Radio
www.richardmcwhorter.com/vacuumtuberadio/
one of these is for sale for....what I'd consider to be way too much, on FB marketplace, even though the seller has stated that he recapped it and aligned it.
but my question is.....how does it compare to the S-38 series? I know both are the entry level hallicrafters sets of their time period, but I'm curious at just how much they differ in performance. I DO have a s-38c that I recapped and restored the body from the ground up(sanded it to bare metal to get rid of a lot of surface rust, then primed it and repainted it, I put in far more work into it than anyone normally would, but for my first attempt at any body work, I wanted to attempt on something that wasn't super valuable), and while I do like it, I can see why so many don't exactly praise it for anything other than its looks.
I have not used S38 so I don't know.
My very first SW rig was very similar to this, just a little larger...don't remember the model anymore...
JacksJunkDotCom Thanks
I always wanted one of these radio well built .is there,a part two I should be looking for ,Hallicrafters radio
Thanks. I hope you find one.
Hey, I have an Hallicrafters S40-b and band 4 is dead as a doorknob. Any way to get any stations on that band ( better antenna, varicap cleaning, etc)?
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It's in very good condition.
Charles Smyth Thanks
I was curious to know it’s value only thing that is actually replaced is the cord
eBay is what I use to determine value.
I always wanted one of these radios ,that been restored ,anyone ?
Ive got one;)
Thank you, and your welcome.
I have the S 53 and the S 53 A.Both need recapped,but I can't find the schematic for the S 53.Looking at the caps in it,all but one are either .01 or .02 save one that was a .1.All are at 600 VDC.
I found my Hallicrafters. S 110 on the net . works but wondered if resistors or caps out of specs ! Anyone can tell if opperation would be effected by these parts or no opperation !
Thank you.
I use tuner cleaner and lubricant spray from radio shack ,will that work as well for cleaning that switch you used wd40 on?
Thank you, and your welcome.
I have the same radio but the big right knob is black does that mean it was replaced it matches lower ones
I have looked on line and have found pictures of the radio with both knob configurations.
Why is it "All American Five"? The 5 valve superhet was a standard the world over. Surely it should be "All World Five". Why you keep switching the BFO in when tuning AM? Nice radio though.
Because it was invented in the USA.
NIce radio. Are you using an external antenna?
vibra64 Thanks. The external antenna is three
alligator clip leads.
Está à venda o rádio?
+Carleial Bernardino Mendonça
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it's not for sale yet.
Cap's from the "Standard Condenser Co." were mediocre quality parts.
Yes their very good quality.
I have a SX-71
No PCBs!! :)