Hi Kevin,

I don't know of a document such as you asked about, but I recall that there
is (or was) a mailing list or newsgroup about old tube gear called something
like the "boat anchor" list. Sorry that's so vague. I'm sure I've seen a FAQ
about old communications receivers, but I lost a lot of that info when I had
to reformat my hard drive a few months ago.

I have a bunch of old military surplus crystals that cover primarily the 80
and 40 meter ham bands--both fone and CW. I don't know the holder
designation, but I used them in a home brew rig when I was a kid and also in
a Johnson Viking Ranger, so I'm sure they are the type you are looking for.
Let me know if you are interested and I can let you know what frequencies I
have. I would be glad for them to have a good home, and would part with them
for a nominal amount, mainly to cover shipping. They haven't been in service
for many years, and even though the holders are hermetically sealed, I've
heard they may, though rarely, need cleaning, which can be done with care.

--Mike, K9AZS

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nathan, Kevin" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 2:55 PM
Subject: Old Receivers


> Hi All,
>
> I recently acquired a very good condition Knight Kit T-60 transmitter
which
> is the same kind of rig I used as a novice and early general.  Now, I want
> to match up a vintage receiver with it.  Does anyone on the list know of a
> document in accessible format that would describe the various models of
> Hallicrafter, Hammarlund and other older receivers and what was offered by
> each model?  I would sure appreciate any information I could get on this
> subject.
>
> From having lived through the later part of those tube years I remember
that
> the SX in Hallicrafter names meant that the receiver had crystal filtering
> but I don't know much about the model numbers as which was produced first,
> which were ham bands only and which were general coverage.  And, I know
even
> less about Hammarlund.
>
> by the way, does anyone have any of those old crystals in the FT-243
holder
> which might work with my T-60 or, better yet, a VFO?
>
> I thank you in advance for your help on this one.  73
> Kevin, K7RX
>
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