Archived Guest Comments for The Hallicrafter Collector

(Archived 3-3-00)

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D. Timmerman-KD9NQ

 

 

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My very first radio was an S-38. It is always a pleasure to relive those glorious days of "real radios!" You are to be congratulated on your ongoing quest to keep those days alive.

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Ed Larsen   KF4PJS

 

 

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Nice going on the new site. Loved your book. I also started radio restoration with an RCA 9K3 in the 50's.Keep up the good work.

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Donald Hudson/KA1TZR

 

 

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As a Hallicrafters employee through the Northwestern Technological Institute Co-op Program (1948-50), I am pleased to be an early try on your new web site.

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Bob Groh, WA2CKY

 

 

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Just purchased your book about 4 weeks ago. Very enjoyable. I had Hallicrafters radios when I first started ham radio in 1957

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Bob Groh

 

 

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Back again. 200 characters not enough! Suggestion: make comment field bigger!

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Frank Hughes/VK6FH

 

 

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Great Web Site, Great Book, good work! Nostalgic for me: owned an SX28, 69 - 80. Hard to find 'em in Australia these days. 73's

 

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Greg Trook, N0UJR

 

 

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I never get tired of reading your book. You did a tremendous job putting it together! Your attention to detail, and excellent photography, really sets it apart from other books. Thanks again.

 

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W9RMB

 

 

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Thanks!

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Andrea

 

 

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Good job Chuck!

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Al Miller   VE7KC

 

 

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My comments under 200 won't send

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Al Miller   VE7KC

 

 

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My comments under 200 won't send

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E.C. Van Der Eecken-K6QGH

 

 

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Enjoyed the article on restoration of the RCA console. Could you steer me to a place to find a manual and alignment instructions fo a Sx100? Thanks for any info you can provide.73 de K6QGH Van

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Brad, NB9M

 

 

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Sandy Harris

 

 

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Hi Chuck:

Just to let you know I've been here. I'll come back and look around later in the week. have to teach now!

Sandy

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bennett sapp k4ovw

 

 

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enjoyed seeing the old hallicrafter equipment -had a sx100 in 1957-58--had to sell - would like to find a sx100 and a heathkit at1/dx35---help- bennett sapp ivars@netpath.com

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Sandy Harris

 

 

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Hi Chuck:

Great website! what an amazing collection. Do all of them work?

Sandy

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Luther B. Phillips N4UW

 

 

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Nice site, and I thoroughly enjoy your book. I began my SWL and ham career with Hallicrafters receivers, and the SX-62 in the shack still gets quite a bit of use. Thanks for a great job! 73

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Paul Bigelow

 

 

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Great site Chuck! Hallicrafters lives on!

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Don Watson, K9DDO

 

 

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Very nice collection of fine radio's. I toured the plant at 5th and Kostner during the late fifties, remember it well.

Thanks for the nice tour of your collection Good luck in getting your last few items to complete the collection.

73, Don

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Dick  /  W4RNO

 

 

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What an unbelivable collection! I'm impressed. Thanks.

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Bob Schafer  WA7IHN

 

 

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Nice page. Talked with you several years ago Chuck. Now a Hafficrafters collerter also. Your latest book is Very Good, I have one and use it for my reference guide all the time. Now 93 Different Hallicrafters models. More than 225 different models total. Why didn't you tell me way back when what this collecting thing could become... Hi. 73 from Oregon Bob WA7IHN

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xK0FOP

 

 

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Use your book often to research new purchases. I need to get my license back, since I have the "bug" again. Keep up your wonderful work. . . .

Jon Springer

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Craig Pitcher   WA9HRN/6

 

 

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Chuck,

Really nice web site. I use to to live about 2 miles from Halligan. Missed opportunity to try to buy the flying H sign, when they sold his house. Hope some collector got it.

Best regards,

Craig

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K4XL

 

 

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Your book is a treasure trove of information for the fan of Hallicrafter radios and your new web site a welcome addition to the information available on the internet. I would also like to thank you for including the BoatAnchor Manual Archive in your links! The BAMA project was started because of my interest in Hallicrafter radios but now is devoted to any and all tube-type amateur radio gear.

73, Ken K4XL

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w6icm

 

 

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Chuck, I have your book. Great web page.

73

Ozzie

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IØLBE

 

 

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Dear Chuck, congratulations from South Europe...!! We have a local BA Net and have restored (and are restoring) some Hallicrafters beauties... At the moment we have on air two HT32B/SX101-SX155 sets and one Cyclone III... A further HT32B/SX115 set is under restoring...

Best 73, Fabio, iølbe

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Ray Stone WA3CTL

 

 

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Good job Chuck!

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KD9QI

 

 

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Great site! Thanks, Chuck.

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Bill Smith - W5USM

 

 

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Hallicrafters receivers smell good on cold, winter nights!

Great job, Chuck.

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Terry Smith

 

 

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I enjoyed the museum. Fantastic collection. I put together a S-119 kit when I was in the 7th grade. Still have it. I bought a SX-28A with the intention of getting my ham ticket in 1961. Still have it but no ham ticket. Maybe someday. I bought a few more Hallicrafters radios, seven in all.

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John N. Packard

 

 

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Awesome! I've had a life-long interest in radio. As a youth I logged over 200 stations on the AM band using a 4-tube Teletone that my great aunt gave me. Always wished for a Hallicrafters SW set and finally acquired a used S-20 some thirty years ago. Have recently purchased an SX-100 via eBay. Hope to obtain a Ham license to provide some entertainment during retirement. Great site!

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Phil Kitchens    W4HGH

 

 

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Excellence to the highest degree... Thanks for memories.

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liz roth

 

 

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duie took me on a tour!

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Arthur W. Louis/Amateur Radio W5MMO

 

 

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Very interesting Web Page.

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Carl Mickelson  KB9EQT

 

 

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Great web site

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Steve Moore WD0CT

 

 

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Hi Chuck, My buddy Steve {not a ham yet, but a devoted Hallicfafters collector} just e-mailed me about this site. The photos alone are fantastic. You also did a hell of a good job on your book. 73 Steve

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John Vodenik K9HSP

 

 

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Great site Chuck. I am the activities director for the Hallicrafters Collectors Assn.

Looking for plate current meter for my SR-2000 power supply. My 200 was one of the engineering prototypes. I got it from K9SFV, Tom, who was service manager at Halli. He became a silent key this past May.

73, John

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eric maul  n3gox

 

 

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GREAT SITE! Look foward to getting your book.

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rick segress

 

 

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proud owner of a 1949 model s-40a. this receiver was purchased in 1949 as a gift from my father to my grandfather. in december of 1955 this receiver was under flood waters from the feather river in yuba city, california, for 26 days. after a dry-out and replacement of some capacitors that had been damaged it worked like new. it's sitting on my desk and there are still water marks and traces of river silt, but these don't "muddy up" the reception.

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Andy Wb0snf

 

 

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Hi Chuck. I have about 30 pieces of Halli gear. It works well for me and I am amazed at how low maintenance it is. My HT 37 just conked out after 18 years of uninterrupted service. My other Hallicrafters gear seems to be made of the same stuff. I really like it. I call the Vintage Sideband Net, usually with HT 37, HT 32 or SR 150. Feel free to join us Sundays, 14,293 at 2:00 central time. Best 73 de Andy

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shama

 

 

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Hi Chuck, Very well done site. You look so handsome in that photo. Look at that hair... Shama

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N9XAD

 

 

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MY FIRST RADIO WAS A SX88 RECEVER AND I STILL COLLECT RADIOS.

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JC Smith/K0HPS

 

 

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Thanks Chuck. Nice site. It brings back lots of memories. Like many of us from the "real radio" days, I've owned a few Hallicrafters. My favorite (best I could afford on my paper route budget) was the SX-100.

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Jan Robbins N0JR

 

 

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Congrats on interesting site, Chuck. Vy 73!

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Fred Wunderlich

 

 

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Quite an impressive collection! Do you ever fire them up? Went to Amazon.com ... They are telling me 4 to 6 weeks to get the book!!! A little excessive waiting period don't you think.

Thanks for the look around.

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Frank Sandy

 

 

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Glad to see that you did this, great for all of us who are collectors and for potential ones. The 2nd ed. of your book is superb as was the 1st!

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KG7TM

 

 

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Nice to see you on-line. you have really expanded this hallicrafters hobby with your book. thanks, Mike Flannery

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KG7TM

 

 

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Nice to see you on-line. you have really expanded this hallicrafters hobby with your book. thanks, Mike Flannery

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Henry W. Arnold Jr.   N8TGL

 

 

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thank you for a good job am looking forward to see more of your fine work

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Steve Balmer, AL7RM formerly WB6BNT

 

 

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I have really found your book to be one of my favorites. I was first licensed in 1962 and started with an SX-25 back then. I used an SR-2000 as a Navy MARS Operator (N0RTR) back in '68. Today I still have an S-19R, S-20R, SX-24, SX-25, and an SX-28A. I've collected a number of other classic receivers such as a National HRO, Collins R-388, R-390A, etc. but my favorite SWL receiver is the SX-28A. Thanks for taking the time to create this web page. Steve, AL7RM

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Doug. Houston

 

 

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Interesting site here.

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k5yy      ex k5qhs

 

 

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very nice, as I knew it wud be! Nice Web.. Chuck, I KNOW I have seen the SX88 in person in the past yrs ago because I thought about the 73/88 endings to QSOs. Wish I cud remember where. Best 73, San

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wn4dem former wa8fda

 

 

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nice site. it brings back memories of my sx28,s40a,skyrider23,sx99,sx42,and others i still have the low end s40a.Good gear for a very reasonable price.As you can tell i am nostalgic about the old days. that why i went back to my old call from 1960. 73s and tnx for a nice journey

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Eugene J. Santilli W3ETF

 

 

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Chuck, Your web site was great!! I enjoyed it and your book immensely. Keep up the good work. Best of 73's Gene

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Cousin Stan

 

 

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I didn't realize how many radios you've restored. They look great in the museum. I also enjoyed seeing the one of a kind radios. Especially the portable you got when you were here last. Stan

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Ed Engelken

 

 

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My first Hallicrafters was a S-38C. Got it for Christmas in 1952. Still have it and have added a couple of dozen other models to my "radio room." Thanks for keeping the Hallicrafters mystique alive.

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Rick Centore

 

 

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Hi Chuck, Nice website! I've been collecting old radios for about three years now. My collection includes 8 Hallicrafters sets. The best is an SX-28A that needs a case. I bought your book a couple of years ago and consult it often. Keep up the good work. Rick

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James L. Monk/W0JJL

 

 

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Hi Chuck..... I started my Ham Career 51 years ago with a HT-17 and a S-53. I compare calling CQ with that "rock bound" transmitter to going fishing with one worm. It was a challange to find anyone answering my call on the S-53 and the rather short vertical antenna I was using. I still have the old rig and coils. 73/jim

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Roy E. Nollkamper, ARS K7JAQ

 

 

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Great site and great book Chuck. Keep up the good work and thanks for letting us see your collection on line.

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W6NTI  Ron Manning

 

 

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Chuck;

Enjoyed meeting you at TARC last week. What a great museum.

Could you provide a "show and tell" at one of our meetings? It would be much appreciated.

Regards;

Ron Manning

Guest:

Les Locklear

 

 

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Chuck,

 

 

Great job, keep up the great work !!!!

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Henry Engstrom  KD6KWH

 

 

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Hi Chuck:

Kudos on your new web site. I like it!

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Doug Moore  KB9TMY 

 

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Still using an SX-117 and an S-36 on a daily basis.

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dave smith

 

 

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i have a fried that has found an old hallicrafters skyrider ser. # 92098, some of the case is missing, just the top,not sure if it even works, wondering if you would be interested in restoring it or using it for parts, you can contact me at dvsmith@ voyager.net hope to hear from you. dave smith

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Jeff Strailey K6TLA

 

 

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Chuck:

As a 14 year old novice my dream was to own an SX-101A. I got that receiver and later an HT-32. As a young adult I sold them to a friend and about 10 years ago bought them back. I've owned lots of other Hallicrafters gear but these old friends are here to stay.

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Pacha

 

 

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Started SWLing when I was a kid (1952) Seeing your book at a friends house a few years ago started me looking at old radios that I had dreamed about owning. I now have a nice collection of about 20 old radios, mostly Hallicrafters. I listen to at least one of them every day. Thank you Pacha

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Vance Gildersleeve   K5CF

 

 

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Chuck: Nice museum and web site. You probably don't remember me but Niel, WA5VLZ brought me over to your place for a visit one time when I was in Austin. My first RX was a Skybuddy and second one was an SX-16 when I was W5GST back in 1938. GL & 73, Vance

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GARY--WZ1M

 

 

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GOOD MORNING MR. DACHIS: I TO AM A HALLICRAFTERS COLLECTOR WITH ABOUT 150 UNITS IN THE SHACK. TREMENDOUS WEB SITE AND ENJOY ALL THE PICS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. 73 GARY

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Dick Spoula,  N9CQO

 

 

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Hi Chuck, First time on your web site and congrats to you! Worked as Q.C. Inspector at Halli from July 1955 Until the black days of Northrup. Ended up as Q.c. Supervisor for receiving Inspection during the heyday of the tube type stuff. Many fine memories are brought back from your display!! 73 Dick

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chuck nelson WA6FOO

 

 

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I still have the first receiver I used back in 1959...I saved for years...an SX-99 which has been redone and still has amazing capabilities, unlike it's owner. I read your book and thoroughly enjoyed it. I love the exotic beauty of all these radios... 73, C.W. Nelson

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Pete Fountain - WD4IXD

 

 

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As a Hallicrafters collector myself, I can appreciate the time and effort you have put into your collection. It's good to see a web site with pictures... Good Luck!

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Charles Love/KB0SPU

 

 

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Thank you

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Bob Rosenhahn  KE6LNI

 

 

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Chuck:

I have both your books, the original and the 2nd Edition. I constantly refer to these books on all types of information. They are priceless.

I just picked up a hallicrafters SX-100 and a HT-9 carbon-type desk microphone, both in mint condition and according to your pricing guide, I got them at a steal.

Chuck, you did a terrific job and it goes without saying, a lot of hard work went into it.

73's

Bob Rosenhahn KE6LNI

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Hamish Galloway

 

 

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As a Canadian collector (and happy owner of your book) I find your new site to be a nice addition to what I already have. Thank you. Hamish.

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Steve Schneider

 

 

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Just purchased the 2nd edition of your book. I can't begin tell you how important your work is to the preservation of the line. Terrific job!

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Wayne K. Irwin, W1KI

 

 

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Nice site Chuck. I started my ham career with an SX-71 and a Heathkit Apache transmitter. Had a lot of fun with that lash-up. That equipment is gone now, bou I would like to get another SX-71

73,

Wayne, W1KI

e-mail to any of the following:

w1ki@arrl.org

w1ki@rocketmail.com

the-irwins@home.com

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Bobby N. McElroy  n4xfh

 

 

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Excellent site. I did collect hallicrafters equipment but sold most of it. Nothing unusual,still have my S-40 and SX-100. I have rebuilt over 50 pieces of hallicrafters equipment.Will always keep them,& I am 67 years old. Bob McElroy n4xfh Macon,Ga.

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DAVE ELLERS N2TJQ

 

 

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A GREAT WEBSITE. I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH. THE RADIOS DISPLAYED IN THE UNUSUAL SECTION WRE GREAT. I HAD A SX88 PRODUCTION RADIO AND THE PROTOTYPE REALLY BLEW ME AWAY. TO BAD THE PRODUCTION MODEL WAS NOT MADE AS THE PROTOTYPE. ALL THE OTHER RADIOS IN THAT SECTION ALSO MADE A HAM FRIEND DROOL. BY THE WAY I HAVE AMINT SX40 THAT I ENJOY VERY MUCH. THANKS DAVE ELLERSPRESIDENT OF THE SCHENECTADY ANTIQUE RADIO CLUB SCHENECTADY N.y

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Peter Monjang,DL5KZ

 

 

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beautiful site, I really like Hallicrafters.... until now I have 15 Hallicrafters-Ham-Units If you like I send a list of this units... greetings Peter

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Greg Bridges  KA4FUB

 

 

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Wonderful web site, Its a hallicrafters collectors delight. I have been collecting hallicrafters since I was a teenager during the 70's and wouldn't have it any other way. Good Luck!

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wayne KJ4GY

 

 

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HEARD YOUR NET ON 20M,THOUGHT I WOULD VISIT YOUR WEB SITE. VERY NICE. BEST 73,S KJ4GYhttp://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/7588/ MY WEB SITE.

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k9dxl

 

 

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Great web site. I've enjoyed your book for the past two years. It's always on the shelf for reference. Jim

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JOhn Fenton (KB0KSA)

 

 

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Hi Chuck, Your have a nice collection of Halli's. I'm just getting started on mine. I have about 39 items so far. I really enjoy the old rigs. Now if I just had a place to put them all, Hi Hi. 73s...John

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WA3AXE

 

 

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AM OLD GOAT JUST HAD 77TH BIRTHDAY.LOVE OLD RADIOS HAVE ONLY 5 HALLICRAFTERS BUT STARTED LATE. BOUGHT YOUR BOOK A FEEW MONTHS AGO ENJOY IT VERY MUCH.COLLECT ANY SW RCVR LOVE MAKING THEM WORK.HAVE 390A TO S39 AND A LOT BETWEEN.THANKS FOR A WONDERFULL BOOK.

WOODY

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Leroy Sparks, W6SYC

 

 

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Excellent website! I have the first edition of your book. I primarily collect military radio equipment. The only Hallicrafter's military unit I have is a UPN-1 Radar beacon transmitter/receiver for locating positions on the ground from an aircraft. (Such as paratroop landing zones.) 73's Leroy.

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MARCELLO SCARDOVI   i4SFM

 

 

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BRAVO!!

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Jim, WB8DML

 

 

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Thanks for writing your books, i use them all the time for reference. Jim WB8DML

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Bob Warner (was KN0KYI in 1957)

 

 

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Very demoralizing. I just brought a S20R from Goodwill and was feeling pretty good about the radio's condition until I looked into your museum. Much work to do!

My dad was an engineer for E.F. Johnsons in Waseca during the 50's so I was spoiled with "cast-offs" such as Rangers and Valiants, Collins RX's, etc. Didn't save a single one. Sigh.

Keep up the great work and congratulations on the outstanding collection.

-Bob

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John E. Mcdermott    W5KBR

 

 

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Great Stuff!

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john setian ex-mp4qab (50's)

 

 

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MY FIRST RADIO WAS A "SKYRAIDER" WHICH I BOUGHT IN THE OLD COUNTRY FOR 50 POUNDS. I SPENT HUNDREDS OF HOURS LISTENING TO CW TRANSMISSIONS. CW IS MUSIC TO MY EARS, AND STILL IS. ONE QUESTION: DID HALLICRAFTER AT ONE TIME PRODUCE A SELF-CONTAINED ELECTRONIC KER THAT WENT FROM SLOW TO 70 WPM ? GOD BLESS. NOW I CANT OPERATE BECAUSE OF MY STROKE. I ALWAYS LOVED THE HALLICRAFTERS PRODUCTS.

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john setian (ex-mp4qab)

 

 

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THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP TO MY MESSAGE WHICH CONTAINED AN ERROR. THAT WORD SHOULD READ "KEY". MERCI BIEN. AR AR ...- .-

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Joey ke4drj

 

 

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Congradulations on your web site and book. Your book has been wonderful. I started collecting hallicrafters radios just a few years back. My most treasured radios are my 5R10A, SX-28, and s-120 (the s-120 brought me the world of short wave.) Keep up the good work. Joey KE4DRJ

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J Peitsch  WA8X

 

 

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COOL! It's as nice as the book.

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Al Samson  N0NQX

 

 

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I have a copy of your book and its real nice.

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Bill Paschall?wd5dzg

 

 

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Great site Chuck, really enjoyed the display of Hallis in the museum.

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Bill Paschall/wd5dzg

 

 

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Great site Chuck, really enjoyed the display of Hallis in the museum.

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Stewart Bowers WB6FBB

 

 

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You have brought back memories from the past. I worked for the Hallifcrafters rep in the SF Bay Area 35 years ago and am somewhat familiar with the line. Thanks, Stew Bowers

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Karl Zack / KA9CVA

 

 

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Wonderful, Absolutely Wonderful!!

Perhaps someday I will be fortunate and get to see your collection in person.

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Don Daigle

 

 

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Very excited to locate your website. Looks great. Keep up the wonderful work. Thanks for being here for us.

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Don Daigle

 

 

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Very excited to locate your website. Looks great. Keep up the wonderful work. Thanks for being here for us.

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David Castagnetta - WB5COG

 

 

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Great site. I have always liked the Hallicarfters units. It's good to see all of the "stuff" you have collected.

David C.

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Phil Rand  W7Bw

 

 

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An amazing collection Chuck. The museum is beautifully done and needlees to say, my mouth waters!! A ham here for over 61 years and it's the best I've ever seen. Thanks and very 73 from Oregon.

Phil Rand W7BW

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larry e myers w3mne

 

 

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great site 73 w3mne

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KC4SIX    "BRUCE'

 

 

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I've gotten hours of enjoment from your book. The book is the only resonable way to referance a possible purchase of Hallicrafters equipment on ebay! Thanks

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Bill HOLMES / K6DUY

 

 

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Dec.09,99- Northern Calif. Found ur URL in Electric Radio. As a 14yr.old in 1953, my first commerical rcvr was a SX-25 my Dad somehow acquired. Its out there some where. Now at 61 I have a SX-73/R-274 and a mint SX-28A . The 28A caused me to drive to Edmonton, Alberta this last May. It was well worth the trip but a long drive. See U all on AM.

 

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WA7DKZ

 

 

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Chuck,

it's nice to see someone give these neat old rigs the permanent place in the limelight that they deserve !

R. Paul Humberson Wa7dkz

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K9ZU  George Hollis

 

 

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Great Site...I have been licensed since 1960, as KN9ZUI. My first 'Elmer' was my cousin by marriage, and Hallicrafters field engineer, Kit Clover, W9TTT, who became a Silent Key in 97. He said that I should save my pennies and get a decent receiver, above all... I did, and he arranged that I get a brand new SX111. I still have it, it is in the original box, and it is NOT for sale. 73 to all.

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G0NEE

 

 

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Nice site, keep up the good work

Michael G0NEE KB5MPO

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gmarconi01@AOL.com

 

 

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Hi, I like the photos I will drop back in as I require a Knob for me SX28

Michael G0NEE.

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Ron    K7LN

 

 

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I started out as an SWL with an S-107. From there I stepped back to an SX-25 and have had several other models since. The internet and web sites like this have shown me models that I could never see otherwise. Now I'm getting the itch to collect some tube gear. It's just a matter of time and I'll have that S-107 again. Thanks for your efforts.

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KF4GNO

 

 

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I have just started to collect. I recently purchased two S-120 receivers on E bay. Just need to get them and get started refurbishing. I have the HCA page bookmarked. What advice do you have for restorations, books, sources, etc?

73 de Gary -KF4GNO-

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Robert B.

 

 

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My first decent receiver was an SX-25 which I bought at a garage sale in the mid-60's (with PM-23 & 1952 ARRL handbook) for $25! Numerous Hallicrafter items now share my home. Your work has been indispensible. Your equipment list and both editions of your book have been used as references regularly and frequently over the years. Not only are they valuable resources, they remain good reading, over and over again. Thanks Chuck and best wishes for continued success!

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K7PEJ

 

 

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Great site!

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Joel H. Levy/AE2JL

 

 

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Nice website, a fitting tribute to Hallicrafters

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Joel H. Levy/ AE2JL

 

 

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Back again,in the 50's when I first started out SWL ing as a prelude to amateur radio my father took me down to Radio Row in Manhattan and bought me a S-38C for about $42- 43.I kept that radio for about five-six years actively listening to DX radio broadcasts. Later in college I was licensed as KN2VNS and purchased a used S-85 and built a DX-35.Hooked on Hallicafters!

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Ron Slater W6MAU

 

 

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Looking for a very good clean SX71...

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jim riel, k1egq

 

 

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nice site. i also collect old radios. i have a sx100, s38b, s120, ec1a{2}, ec1b a few battery sets from the 20`s. my favorite is a silver marshall model 630 kit radio from 1927. 73, jim

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W4JGJ

 

 

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Neat site.

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Robert Perlstein W1IV

 

 

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Web site looks good- maybe some pictures of Halli sets? Of course that is in competition w/your book...

73

Bob

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Dave Smith/K4HX

 

 

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Fun site! I have been a Hallicrafters enthusiast for decades. Ran the famous HT-32B/SX-115/HT-33B trio for years. What a signal! THAT was a real ham rig, all 352 lbs. of it!

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W5STP

 

 

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Admire your collection. Obviously much time has been spent in assembling your gallery.This is a very valuable project and a valuable addition to the annals of electronic manufacturing history.

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Jim Riedel

 

 

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I have your book, and found it fun to look at. I have shared it with others as well. I have an SX-42 with the matching speaker and all works pretty good.

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Bob Severson W0TLX

 

 

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My first rig was a S38-C with a Heathkit AT1. Later, I had a S40B and a DX40 with a VF-1 VFO.

Looks like you have quite a collection

My email at work is seversonb@acroloop.com

73's

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Tom Jurgens KY8I

 

 

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Glad to see your site.

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Tom Jurgens KY8I

 

 

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Glad to see your site.

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Bill Thiele, W2BWL

 

 

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Excellent contribution to history of significant radio equipment. Thanks for your work.

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Keith Simon

 

 

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I used to own an S-85, which I regretfully sold some years ago. Chuck, I'd like to congratulate you on "Radios by Hallicrafters". It's the DEFINATIVE book for any Hallicrafters collector and a joy for anyone interested in antique radios and/or creations of beauty. I return to it's pages again and again. EXCELLENT!

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Keith Simon

 

 

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I used to own an S-85 and, regretfully, sold it several years ago. Chuck, may I congratulate you on such a wonderful book. It's the DEFINATIVE guide for any Hallicrafters enthusiast, plus a joy for anyone interested in antique radios and/or things of beauty. I find myself returning to it's pages again and again. BRAVO!

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Gil C

 

 

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Great site, nice photography of unusual models.

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BobSt.John/W8RSJ

 

 

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Really enjoyed the short tour. I have never seen so many Hallicrafters radios in one place and in such excellent condition too. Congratulations! Bob

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George Cummings    K7DU

 

 

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Super collection. I starte with a s-38 back in 1946 and over the years have used many Hallicrafters units. At present I run sx-101 and Ht-32 most every day. These units get greaty reports and to most every one sound as gud as modern units. The ht-32 keys as good as any thing on the air. Hallicrafters built some very good gear and am pleased you have so much preserved. Keep up the good work. 73, George, K7DU

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George Cummings    K7DU

 

 

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Super collection. I started with a s-38 back in 1946 and over the years have used many Hallicrafters units. At present I run sx-101 and Ht-32 most every day. These units get great reports and to most every one sound as gud as modern units. The ht-32 keys as good as any thing on the air. Hallicrafters built some very good gear and am pleased you have so much preserved. Keep up the good work. 73, George, K7DU

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George Summers WA4OAO

 

 

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I became interested because my first radio was a Hallicrafter, purchased used in 1958. Would like to see more sometime. Thanks for the page.

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izzy==kb3aoh

 

 

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excellent site--i also have your book. it has helped me out a lot. at this time i have an sx-99[since1958] and 2 [1 not working]s-41g's. the s-41g is the same as the original one my dad bought about 1946 when our old radio died. a great littlie radio. i"ll be back again.--tnx - izzy--kb3aoh.

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Joe Cro N3IBX

 

 

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Great Hallicrafters site!

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John Werner, W8QA

 

 

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The radio that really started me into the ham radio hobby was a Hallicrafters S-29. I still have many fond memories of that radio, and I wish I had not sold it. I really admire your work, Chuck, and I wish you continued success. Sincerely, John, W8QA

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Len Paproski/KB3DWQ

 

 

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great web site....73

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Bob Kemp - Lake City, MN.  WA0VRC

 

 

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Chuck: You helped me with some parts one time. Also bought your book....great resource AND what a great collection you have. Bob

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Joseph Solow    KE2ID

 

 

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Wonderful collection. I stated with Hallicraft radios, way back when my call was W2PCK.

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gstryker@bestweb.net

 

 

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Very well done and interesting website. Happy to have visited.

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Don Galarneau     W7KCK

 

 

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Chuck Just saw about your site in ER. Will enjoy visiting it I'm sure. 73s Don

 

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Mike Simpson

 

 

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I like the site. Nice to see you have devoted so much effort so others can enjoy and learn.

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Klio Hobbs Topeka KS  KB0OZL

 

 

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Great book(s!)..a ton of work. Glad to see all the Halli info in one place. Had an S-38 as a kid (still have it!) and now have clean SX-42, SX-62, SX-71, SX-117. Enjoy using them all. Thanks for your leadership in collecting.

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Lee, K1VZI

 

 

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Saw your ad in Electric Radio. Nice site!

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Bob Perry/W2TIX

 

 

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Have both editions, find them a great resource. Your collection is a dream. Am particularly interested at this time in acquiring a HM-1 VTVM and a HG-1 RF Sig Gen, have the other 5 test pcs. Have a small collection of 50 some Hallicrafters items. First one way back in high school, a S-38D.

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NICKY JACKS   WX5J

 

 

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NICE WEB SITE

MY FIRST TXMITER WAS A HT37 WITH A 75A1 RECIVER IN 1972. SOLD THE 37 BUT STILL HV THE A1.I HAVE A SX28, 2 S38'S AND OTHER VINTAGE NATIONAL, COLLINS, KNIGHT REVIVERS IN MY COLLECTION. I HAVE WORKED ON HALLI VHF TRANCIVERS USED IN COMMERCIAL SERVICE BUT DONT REMEMEBER THE MODELS 73 WX5J

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Stan Jurczuk  K9EAK

 

 

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Ex hallicrafters employee,Weve met before,and submitted material in the past. nice web site.what new (old)items are you looking for?I still dabble in hallicrafters items,on a small scale.good luck.......Stan J.

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radiomarv@yahoo.com

 

 

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Great hallicrafters collection that I have ever seen. As a new collector of H-radios I found the most factual information on the Webb site and the H-book I bought. Keep writing on this subject.

I am now the proud owener of a SX-100 and S-119 both in nearly new condition. Without reading Chuck Dachis's new book I migh not have found the wonderful radios.

Marvin Herring, Fort Worth, Texas

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francis on1ams

 

 

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good web site,i am looking for some info off a hallicrafter S39A. 73' francis

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Al Norton  K7IEY

 

 

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Heard about this site recently via ER and hope to spend many hours exploring. Been waiting for this site - 73's Al

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Al Norton  K7IEY

 

 

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Heard about this site recently via ER and hope to spend many hours exploring. Been waiting for this site - 73's Al

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Stu Lyon, W6CUX

 

 

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Hi Chuck. Finally modernized, huh. I enjoyed your book and our conversation re SX-96 MK? Haven't fully explored your site as yet but the "front porch" looks nice. Good luck, Stu.

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w8rca

 

 

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great site

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ERNEST H. ZEBAL      WA7MFH

 

 

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I love your museum photo collection. Wish I could see it in person. Would be like a kid in a candy shop. Still looking for the RF Direction finder....believe its a S30. Your book is just great. Sorry I didn't get the autograph when I ordered! Keep up the good work.

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Dick Farrow  WB9UWL

 

 

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Have had several Hallicrafters during the last 40 years. Now have a near mint SX-115. Very nice web site. If I am ever in your neighborhood ..............

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bernard klem k2bnd

 

 

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need info on skyrider panoramic model sp-44 k2bndbk@hotmail.com 73 tnx bernie.

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George Fitzpatrick

 

 

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Very interesting and informative web site.

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N2RIC

 

 

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Thanks Bob

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Rod Deakin/NR7E

 

 

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My first receiver was a pair of ARC-5s followed by an S-38C. That led to an SX-99, an SX-96 and an SX-100 in that order. Sure loved those days. Your collection is nothing short of magnificent. Thanks.

73/RD

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Rod Deakin/NR7E

 

 

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My first receiver was a pair of ARC-5s followed by an S-38C. That led to an SX-99, an SX-96 and an SX-100 in that order. Sure loved those days. Your collection is nothing short of magnificent. Thanks.

73/RD

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Rod Deakin/NR7E

 

 

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My first receiver was a pair of ARC-5s followed by an S-38C. That led to an SX-99, an SX-96 and an SX-100 in that order. Sure loved those days. Your collection is nothing short of magnificent. Thanks.

73/RD

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Rob NR8X

 

 

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Nice page...very nice...have several Hallicrafters transmitters and receivers here and find your resource page useful..appreciate it a lot..best 73s de NR8X/cyberspace

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WA8MQM

 

 

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Swell Site! See you at Elgin.

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K4KAV, Rick Bilbro, Raleigh, NC

 

 

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Chuck: Great Wibesite! Tried to send more text but computer kept given error messages! 73s, Rick

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Meade Grazier

 

 

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Enjoyed browsing through your great web site. Can't wait for the book to arrive! Thanks for bidding on my auction.

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Meade Grazier

 

 

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Enjoyed browsing through your great web site. Can't wait for the book to arrive! Thanks for bidding on my auction.

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Bert -- N8NN

 

 

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My first radio was a Super Skyrider! Chuck, you are a "world class" individual. Thank you for your preservation of a proud past. 73

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Joe T. Knight/W5PDY ARRL SM NM

 

 

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Chuck, You have done a fine job and I just might order your book! Had a chance to chat with Bill Hallers grand-daughter who lives he in Albuquerque, NM. We both enjoyed the chat. We have a very active Antique Radio Collecters Club here and meet once a month. See AWA for details JK

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Clayton A. wALTERS  EX WA6DVW

 

 

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Still have my retired HT-37, HT-32A, and "Loudenboomer" amp, pre-Hallicrafters. Just found you site and will look around. My location: Carlsbad, CA

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Howard E. Munn, WA2STR

 

 

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Enjoyed your site tremendously, Iam a collector myself, and remember alot of these radio sets. Hope to see more in the future, Thanks again.. munnh@spawar.navy.mil

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Ed Kowalski, K3PRE

 

 

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Chuck: Have been a fan of yours for years. I have your earlier book. I recall that you helped me with a problem several years ago. BTW, I aquired an SX-100 which would fade out after several minutes. Turned out to be a broken pin inside the tube socket (not the first I've seen)on the mixer. Repaired by taking another pin out of another socket. Keep up the great service that you're doing!! Ed

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Jon Lippincott

 

 

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I enjoyed your site. I have recently purchased a Hallicrafters SX-122 to replace an S-120 that was damaged by lightning. Am only now finding out that Hallicrafters radios are collectible and will be interested in learning more about them in the future. Thanks for the information and links on your site.

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Bill Harris  W7KXB

 

 

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KXB was here.

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N1JXW

 

 

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chuck fyi my mailing address has changed to: po box 64, avon , ct. 06001

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W4KYL (ex K3OWZ '61-65)

 

 

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Thanks for the memories, Chuck.

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Tim Sanders N5GGY  & Anita KC5UPC

 

 

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Outstanding collection We have an sr400 that works but is in the closet at this time.

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K2QPR

 

 

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Hello Chuck !!!!! Glad to see that your webb is up and running !! I have your book ! EXCELLENT / EXCELLENT / EXCELLENT !!!!!!!

JOE/K2QPR

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John Malm/W5PRK

 

 

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I enjoyed looking at your museum collection. Great WEB page!!

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Pete Damiano (no longer have licens

 

 

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just found your page .... wonderful ! although not considered a 'collector' (just bought my first two oldies yesterday)I purchased several recently for nostalgia sake. looking foward to maybe becoming one ! pete damiano lblifter@juno.com

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Carl Monin/W4WML

 

 

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My first radio rx was an S-38. When I went overseas in the 50's I traded it to Hal Yeager. (The other Yeager.) About two years ago I contacted him in Huston and he said he still had it. It now sits in my ham shack. Looks just like it did when I used it as W5EOU. Love ur website.

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tom whittle,k4utj

 

 

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outstanding work! the museum would be a tru one of a kind.

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George, K5ABF

 

 

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Very interesting. Takes me back to my first ham station in 1955. My dad gave me an S-38A. I built a heathkit AT-1. Later, I upgraded my receiver to an S-20R. Great times.

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W2AES

 

 

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Am looking for information on the SW-500 receiver.

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Don Hudson, KA1TZR

 

 

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March 1, 2000

Hi Chuck, Enjoyed visiting your new web site. Glad you are up and running again. I had a question. What is the current market on the HA1 Keyer, one in very good condition? I continue to collect and occasionally sell Hallicrafters equipment. Look forward to your latest news.

Regards, Don

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BILL/WA1MKM

 

 

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LOVE THE WEBSITE; IT IS NOW ON MY FAVORITES LIST. I HAVE MANY HALLICRAFTERS ITEMS BUT BY NO MEANS A COLLECTOR. I CAN UNDERSTAND THE APPEAL FOR YOU. THANKS FOR SHARING ALL YOUR EXPERTISE.