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| Reviews Summary for HALLICRAFTERS SX130 |
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Reviews: 2
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Average rating: 4.0/5
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MSRP: $179.00
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Description: 7 tube general coverage receiver
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MSTAMPER
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Rating: 4/5
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Aug 17, 2008 08:18
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Solidly built and easy to restore
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have two of these - both picked up for a song as "non-working" at tag sales. They were of course working (if you attach a speaker!). Restoration consisted of recapping (electrolytics only), retubing as necessary, and realignment. The use of ceramic caps throughout makes restoration a breeze. Operating voltages are lower than 1950s era Hallicrafters, which used larger metal tubes. Resistors were appropriately selected and few were out of spec. Some of the antenna/oscillator/mixer coils required internal resoldering before an alignment could be performed. After alignment, the SX-130 performed well. Great tube sound. These are of course not comparable to modern receivers, but are more than adequate for casual short and medium wave listening.
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KA8DLL
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Rating: 4/5
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Nov 12, 2006 09:18
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a Good general coverage receiver from the 60's
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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A remake of the SX110 using more modern tubes,and no paper capacitors. This radio became the SX133 in later years. Fairly good selectivity using crystal phasing control. Large and heavy case for a 7tube radio. Very attractive front with lots of brushed aluminum. Continued with the string drive with the tuning capacitors-pretty positive feel. Alot of value for a $179.00 radio. A classic remake of a WW2 single conversion receiver using 60's parts
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