Re: Anyone know "Fix it Fox" on Ebay?

#101

I never heard of him but I and I am sure others would like to know 
about this vendor.  Any answers to this question?

Bill, K2WH

--- In HallicraftersRadios@..., "Ed Hatcher" <eh_54@y...> 
wrote:
This person sells knob inserts for various makes of equipment? 
Thanks, Ed.

Re: Anyone know "Fix it Fox" on Ebay?

Larry Walker

#102

Try this:

Charles Talbott, K3ICH
13192 Pinnacle Lane
Leesburg, VA  20176-6146
(540) 822-5643
E-mail: pincon@...

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Gerhold
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2005 8:02 AM
To: HallicraftersRadios@...
Subject: [HallicraftersRadios] Re: Anyone know "Fix it Fox" on Ebay?

I never heard of him but I and I am sure others would like to know
about this vendor.  Any answers to this question?

Bill, K2WH

--- In HallicraftersRadios@..., "Ed Hatcher" <eh_54@y...>
wrote:
This person sells knob inserts for various makes of equipment?
Thanks, Ed.

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receivers, home entertainment equipment, and all other Hallicrafters
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the technology of vacuum tubes.

Hallicrafters equipment was on the front lines (literally) during the early
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Continuing SX-117 Alignment and Repair Story

#103

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Well, I think I finally got it.? At the suggestion of others, a fresh look or adjustment of the BFO circuit was needed.

This seems to be the most critical adjustment one can make on an SX-117.? Anyway, adjusting the BFO frequency

only slightly, (not even 1 hz), solved the problem with inverted USB & LSB problem.? The crystals are in the correct

sockets and all seems.

?

I replaced the 2 wire line cord with a 3 wire.? This required some chassis mods but it came out nice.? The mod included

the reaming out of the AC line access hole for a larger cord and strain relief.? Thank GOD, the chassis is aluminum so

it turned out to be a piece of cake.

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At this point, I am waiting for a replacement 500k volume control which is very bad and not fixable through spraying and

most importantly, the HT-44 transmitter and matching PS-150-120 power supply I recently acquired.? I also have the

HA-10 LF converter which is an accessory for the SX-117.

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This will be a nice setup when done.

?

K2WH

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Re: SX-117 Knobs

Dale

#104

I've done something similar with old instrument knobs.  I first give
them a good soap-and-water cleaning with mechanic's hand cleaner
(Go-Jo, Goop, etc) and an old tooth brush.  Sometimes, this is all
that's needed to make the witness line visible again.  Then I use a
dental pick or large sewing needle to put a few scratches the length
of the witness line - like K2WH said, you need a way to hold the knob
secure and steady during this operation, and working under a magnifier
helps, too.  If the paint that forms the line seems to flake off or
show signs of poor adhesion I'll scratch most of it away.  

Then I use model airplane enamel to create a new witness line.  But I
don't apply the paint with a brush; instead I apply it by dipping a
flat toothpick in the paint and dragging it along the line.  On knobs
where the witness line is molded into the plastic, the enamel will
fill the indentation level to the surrounding area and look extremely
precise.  In other cases a little practice and a steady hand can
produce results that require very close examination to discern from
"stock" condition.

The preparatory step of scratching the line serves 2 purposes: it
creates a roughened surface for the paint to grab onto, and it defines
a straight "channel" that the paint flows into with a straight,
well-defined edge.

Dale  ex-WA8VTN

--- In HallicraftersRadios@..., Bill Gerhold <k2wh@o...>
wrote:

Still working on the SX-117 receiver.  . . .

The knobs on the SX-117 and similar series radios, all have a white
reference line running the length of the knob . . .
. . .  most of the white line has been worn off.  
. . .  I then used a bottle of "White Out" to restore the line.  

K2WH

Re: SX-117 Knobs

#105

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Further to this, I should add, that new or current bottles of “White Out”, no longer use a brush for application,

they have a triangular shapes wedge as the applicator.? Sort of looks like a very small triangular sponge.

?

K2WH

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From: HallicraftersRadios@... [mailto:HallicraftersRadios@...] On Behalf Of Dale
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2005 10:24 PM
To: HallicraftersRadios@...
Subject: [HallicraftersRadios] Re: SX-117 Knobs

?

I've done something similar with old instrument knobs.? I first give
them a good soap-and-water cleaning with mechanic's hand cleaner
(Go-Jo, Goop, etc) and an old tooth brush.? Sometimes, this is all
that's needed to make the witness line visible again.? Then I use a
dental pick or large sewing needle to put a few scratches the length
of the witness line - like K2WH said, you need a way to hold the knob
secure and steady during this operation, and working under a magnifier
helps, too.? If the paint that forms the line seems to flake off or
show signs of poor adhesion I'll scratch most of it away.?

Then I use model airplane enamel to create a new witness line.? But I
don't apply the paint with a brush; instead I apply it by dipping a
flat toothpick in the paint and dragging it along the line.? On knobs
where the witness line is molded into the plastic, the enamel will
fill the indentation level to the surrounding area and look extremely
precise.? In other cases a little practice and a steady hand can
produce results that require very close examination to discern from
"stock" condition.

The preparatory step of scratching the line serves 2 purposes: it
creates a roughened surface for the paint to grab onto, and it defines
a straight "channel" that the paint flows into with a straight,
well-defined edge.

Dale? ex-WA8VTN

--- In HallicraftersRadios@..., Bill Gerhold
wrote:
>
> Still working on the SX-117 receiver.? . . .
>
> The knobs on the SX-117 and similar series radios, all have a white
> reference line running the length of the knob . . .
> . . .? most of the white line has been worn off.?
> . . .? I then used a bottle of "White Out" to restore the line.?
>
> K2WH

This site is dedicated to the free and open exchange of ideas, advice, technical and general information about Hallicrafters transmitters, receivers, home entertainment equipment, and all other Hallicrafters products. And more importantly, this site is dedicated to the large number of fans, cheerleaders and users of this wonderful equipment which utilized the technology of vacuum tubes.

Hallicrafters equipment was on the front lines (literally) during the early years with military communications radios. On the home front with shortwave receivers, amateur transmitters and home entertainment equipment. Truly an American company.

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SX-117 New Issue?????

#106

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While I just posted the SX-117 restoration has gone well with the BFO adjustments, a new and puzzling item

has reared its head.

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The selectivity control, which is connected to the 2^nd conversion 50 kHz IF section, is affecting the received (observed)

“S” meter level.? That is, in the 5 kHz setting, I get a certain “S” meter indication, in the 2.5 kHz setting I get higher readings

and in the .5 kHz setting, I get even higher “S” meter readings.? All on the same signal.

?

Looking at? the schematic, I do not see how narrowing the selectivity of the receiver at the 2^nd IF level would affect the “S”

meter readings in the 1^st IF section where the “S” meter is connected!? While it matters little to me what the received signal

strength is, I am left wondering why this would happen as I see no direct correlation between the 1^st and 2^nd IF operation that

would affect the “S” meter.

?

K2WH

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New file uploaded to HallicraftersRadios

[email protected]

#107

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the HallicraftersRadios 
group.

  File        : /SX-17.pdf 
  Uploaded by : k2wh_the_hallicrafters_man <k2wh@...> 
  Description : SX-17 Maintenance Manual 

You can access this file at the URL:
 
To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:

Regards,

k2wh_the_hallicrafters_man <k2wh@...>

wanting sx 99 knobs

#108

i am curently trying to restore a couple of sx99's  and they have 
bastard knobs..i want to replace them with  originals or repos to make 
them complete.  any body got some spares at a reasonable cost or  a 
place to get repo knobs?..looks like a real good group of guys  
(generic..in case there are some  women out there reading this)this is 
going to be a realy succesful group..Gary

Re: wanting sx 99 knobs

#109

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Look further down the messages here.? I think this was already discussed.? As an alternative, try this site.

?

They have lots of replacement knobs and you might find some very close.

?

K2WH

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From: HallicraftersRadios@... [mailto:HallicraftersRadios@...] On Behalf Of Gary
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 5:42 AM
To: HallicraftersRadios@...
Subject: [HallicraftersRadios] wanting sx 99 knobs

?

i am curently trying to restore a couple of sx99's? and they have
bastard knobs..i want to replace them with? originals or repos to make
them complete.? any body got some spares at a reasonable cost or? a
place to get repo knobs?..looks like a real good group of guys?
(generic..in case there are some? women out there reading this)this is
going to be a realy succesful group..Gary

This site is dedicated to the free and open exchange of ideas, advice, technical and general information about Hallicrafters transmitters, receivers, home entertainment equipment, and all other Hallicrafters products. And more importantly, this site is dedicated to the large number of fans, cheerleaders and users of this wonderful equipment which utilized the technology of vacuum tubes.

Hallicrafters equipment was on the front lines (literally) during the early years with military communications radios. On the home front with shortwave receivers, amateur transmitters and home entertainment equipment. Truly an American company.

K2WH (Your Moderator)

Re: wanting sx 99 knobs

#110

In addition, try this page in Mouser Electronics Catalog or website, 

www.mouser.com/eagleplasticdevices

K2WH

--- In HallicraftersRadios@..., Bill Gerhold <k2wh@o...> 
wrote:
Look further down the messages here.  I think this was already discussed.
As an alternative, try this site.

They have lots of replacement knobs and you might find some very close.

K2WH

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From: HallicraftersRadios@...
[mailto:HallicraftersRadios@...] On Behalf Of Gary
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 5:42 AM
To: HallicraftersRadios@...
Subject: [HallicraftersRadios] wanting sx 99 knobs

i am curently trying to restore a couple of sx99's  and they have 
bastard knobs..i want to replace them with  originals or repos to make 
them complete.  any body got some spares at a reasonable cost or  a 
place to get repo knobs?..looks like a real good group of guys  
(generic..in case there are some  women out there reading this)this is 
going to be a realy succesful group..Gary

This site is dedicated to the free and open exchange of ideas, advice,
technical and general information about Hallicrafters transmitters,
receivers, home entertainment equipment, and all other Hallicrafters
products. And more importantly, this site is dedicated to the large number
of fans, cheerleaders and users of this wonderful equipment which utilized
the technology of vacuum tubes.

Hallicrafters equipment was on the front lines (literally) during the early
years with military communications radios. On the home front with shortwave
receivers, amateur transmitters and home entertainment equipment. Truly an
American company.

K2WH (Your Moderator) 

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Re: wanting sx 99 knobs

#111

Try page 1235 and items 450-1170 and 450-1171.  Both look close to the 
Hallicrafters knobs on the SX-99

Mouser PDF Files - Knobs

#112

I have added (2) PDF files in the "Files" section.  These are the (2) 
pages of knobs offered by Mouser.  Some of the knobs look to be close 
replacments for Hallicrafters, Swan and Hammarlund.

K2WH

Apparently the entire Catalog is There

#113

I just went to the Mouser files and at the top and bottom of each page, 
you can click "Next" or "Back" and page through the catalog, maybe the 
entire catalog.  Interesting the way this stuff works even though I 
uploaded just (2) pages

K2WH

New Link Added for Knobs

#114

Along with the PDF file on Mouser Electronics, I have added to the 
links section, Ocean State Electronics page about knobs.

While I have not purchased knobs for Hallicrafters here, I did purchase 
a complete set of knobs for an old Swan 700cx that were very close to 
original.  My advice is to carefully measure your original knobs and 
compare to the ones offered by Mouser or Ocean State.

Good luck.

K2WH

Re: New Link Added for Knobs

#115

wow thanks for the link to mouser..they have quite a selection...the 
pdf you downloaded does link to all the pages as well as the data 
sheets. many thanks for the effort you are puting in to finding me 
knobs.. i will be sure to post pix when the resto os complete

WW2LST Recording

#116

I have uploaded a recording of the LST boat with the call WW2LST in 
the "Files" section.  It was received on a Hallicrafter SX-111.  The 
boat was off the coast of Georgia about 150 miles out to sea.

The recording is 5mb long so if you do not have broadband, it may take 
a while to upload.  I will leave the file for a while on the site.  

K2WH

SX-117 "S" Meter Circuit and Changing "S" Meter Indications with Selectivity

#117

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The continuing story of the SX-117 "S" meter, and how it changes

with different selectivity settings.? This is why it changes.

?

I measured the AVC voltage on tube V7, pin # 1.? The following are

my findings with an "S5" received signal:

?

Selectivity Control???????? AVC Voltage on Pin # 1

?

5 khz??????????????????????? - 0.84 vdc

2.5 khz????????????????????? - 1.09 vdc

5.0 khz????????????????????? - 1.37 vdc

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V7 is a 6DC6 tube and is used as a 1650 khz amplifier of which

the "S" meter is in the cathode circuit.

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Tube V10b, is the 6BN8 tube or AVC rectifier which is connected

directly to the selectivity switch. ?The selectivity switch switches

in (2) different resistive values including (2) different capacitor

values in the 2nd IF circuit.? These (2) added components to the 2nd IF

circuit, provide the 2.5 and .5 receiver bandwidths.

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The resistive values are also connected to the 6BN8 AVC rectifier cathode circuit and the 2nd IF, thereby loading or unloading the AVC line which explains the varying "S" meter readings when the selectivity Control is changed.? I hope I got that right.

?

K2WH

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S-Meter face cover

Wayne Light

#118

Hello all...I'm looking for a non-cracked?S-Meter plastic cover for my SX-99 AND SX-100. These are prone to crack and both of mine are more than cracked. Just let me know your price!

Thanks

Wayne K7NCE

Re: SX-117 Video in Files Section

[email protected]

#121

where did you upload it to?

73,

John,? W4AWM

SX-117 Video in Files Section

#119

I just uploaded a short grainy video of my almost complete SX-117.  
Take a look at it if you feel like it.  I'll leave it there for a 
little while.

K2WH