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| Reviews Summary for Hallicrafters SSB Transceiver SR-150 |
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Reviews: 3
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Average rating: 4.0/5
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MSRP: $(missing—add MSRP)
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Description: SR-150 19-tube 80-10 Meter CW/SSB Transceiver. It used 19 tubes, and a dual conversion receiver for SSB/CW transmissions on 80,40,20,15 & 10 meters. The SR-150 is complex and well-constructed, and is known for its quiet receiver.
Mode: SSB/CW
RF Power output: SSB: 150 W (PEP input), CW: 125 W (input)
Voltage: Separate PSU (Mains or 12 VDC option)
Impedance: 50 ohms
Dimensions (W*H*D): 15 x 6.5 x 13"
Weight: 17.5 lbs
Manufactured: USA, 1961-1963
Other: 19 tubes. 12DQ6B finals
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VE4HAM
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Rating: 4/5
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Dec 26, 2006 01:54
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Nice Vintage Rig
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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With all the nano technology about and the inability for the layman to fix the rigs so compacted, I always have a good old tube rig about in good working order. I have a Hallicrafters SR 150 with a spare set of tubes and is ready to go anytime. I even use it sometimes for the hell of it. It's got fine audio on transmit with many good reports and a nice unbelievable quiet receiver. Hallicrafters put some good work on the front end. The dynamic range of the audio amp sure sounds great compared to my newer Yaesu. Tuning the SR150 is a snap and can tolerate percentages of SWR a solid state rig can't. I've had no problem with the set after owning it for 20 yrs as a backup radio. The SR series of Hallicrafters is getting to be a collectors edition series, as SR was mainly used for their transmitting units. A good unit is virtually problem free forever. Too bad the the japanese took over the market, Hallicrafters were on the road to some great new units involving solid state. America lost it's greatest radio builders on a sad note. Anyone who has never run a good tube rig should try one, get involved how simplicity could never be detected at the far end of the wireless link. The SR 150 is a keeper
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Rating: 3/5
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Jul 9, 2004 21:11
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Average
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This radio does nothing really bad but nothing great either. But it was a fun and easy to use radio. If all these 60's radios didn't use sweep tubes in the final I would probably still have most of them. Why they didn't use 6146s I'll never know. If you find one cheap and want a nice simple radio, this will work fine for you.
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PY1BR
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 13, 2004 15:45
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Great for its age
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have two SR-150. One as backup an eventually as source of parts. The SR-150 is a very nice transceiver, very simple. I am still restoring mine, changing some old high value resistors, some caps, etc.
It's incredible stable. Some more recent tube radios are not as stables as the SR-150. I use it to feel the 60's SSB operation. It's charming! An old Hi-Z dynamic Electro-Voice, and you have a great SSB station.
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