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Re: Thinking about an SX-117


 

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Bob, Justin and all

Seems to me there is room for all ideas.

Some people like a challenge, and some don¡¯t .

Some people like to gamble, and some don¡¯t .

Some people like to ?bring things back from the dead, and some don¡¯t. ??

Some people ?won¡¯t be happy without a ¡°mint¡± rig, and some don¡¯t mind one that has had a life.

Then there are modifications beyond those instigated by the factory.

And there is also the idea of having and keeping everything as authentic as possible.

And is it going to be in day to day use, or is it another anchor that I need to possess ? ?

Any parts cost money, and labor costs of installing new solder is a whole other topic.

And besides, no matter what you spend, it is a cheaper life than going to the beer hall.

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Robert Needleman via groups.io
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2024 2:59 PM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [HallicraftersRadios] Thinking about an SX-117

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Justin - I agree with Walt's price range because the more you spend on a vintage radio of any brand, the more likely it is that it will be? in fully working condition, and not need replacement parts, especially vacuum tubes, which have become extremely expensive since most are no longer made, at least not in the US. So buying a 'bargain' radio may wind up costing you almost as much as the radio is worth if you have to replace several bad tubes or other expensive components. I recommend only buying vintage tube gear in person where you are able to verify that it is working properly, or have some type of video verification of it's performance. IF not, then consider it as being 'for parts or repair' only.? I understand you always try to find 'bargains' but when it comes to vintage tube gear, that 'bargain' may turn out to be no bargain and wide up being a real 'bite in the wallet' if you have to re-tube it, or have to replace other expensive components to get it working properly.

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73,

Bob K3AC


In a message dated 3/22/2024 2:46:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, justin.bowser@... writes:

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Walt - Thanks for the price range.

Floyd - Thanks for the review.? Seems like the receiver has several drawbacks with few up-sides to offset them.

To all who have offered up some for sale, thanks but right now I'm just looking and normally don't buy anything unless it's a bargain!

73,
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Justin B.
KI5GKD

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