HALLICRAFTERS SX-28 ASUPER SKYRIDERAM/CW COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
The legendary Hallicrafters receiver...in simply amazing condition...
A very rare Estate find, operated, maintained and kept pampered by a former Bell Labs Engineer.
Look over the pics -- enlarge them -- watch the video -- it\'s all there...and it all works!
All original steel vented cabinet is in super condition with no dents, dings or major wear marks.
Front Panel is the best I have ever seen -- bar none -- on one of these beautiful receivers. All control lettering is solid, textured gray finish --still has a gloss! Dial Lens are clear, all controls operate as designed...perfectly.
Receives on all bands LOUD and CLEAR. I tested with a CB antenna and the ORIGINAL MATCHING HALLICRAFTERS PM-23 SPEAKER...that I have listed in my other sale.
A folder for the SX-28A is included with full Operating Manual, printed articles and entire Fold Out Schematic.
If you are not already familiar with the SX-28 A here is some additional info:
The Hallicrafters SX-28A Super Skyrider general coverage receiver tunes from 550 kHz to 42 MHz in six bands. There is a calibrated bandspread covering: 3.5-4, 7-7.3, 14-14.4 and 28-30 MHz.Features include: ¼\" Headphone Jack, S-Meter, Tone, Phono Input Jack, Sensitivity, Dial Lock, Speaker Terminals, Flywheel Tuning, AVC ON/OFF, Dial Lamps, Hinged Top Cover, Mute Line, Bass Switch, Standby, Antenna Trimmer and Noise Limiter.Operates from 105-125 VAC 50/60 Hz 120 watts. Physical: 20.5 x 10 x 14.75 inches 75 lbs.
The Hallicrafters SX-28 \"Super Skyrider\" was an American shortwave communications receiver produced between 1940 and 1946 that saw wide use by amateur radio, government and military services.
HistoryHallicrafters founder Bill Halligan and his personal SX-28 depicted in a 1944 magazine adIn July 1940, the Hallicrafters Company announced the SX-28 \"Super Skyrider\", the result of a development effort by 12 staff engineers and analysis of more than 600 reports that included input from U.S. governmentengineers, commercial users, and amateur radio operators. The SX-28\'s distinctive art deco styling was considered sleek and strikingly modern in 1940. The radio frequency coverage was 550 kHz (0.55 MHz) to 43 MHzin six bands. The SX-28 included an Amplified AVC, a Lamb Noise Silencer, Calibrated bandspread, and Push-Pull audio output. The SX-28 was known for its \"high fidelity\" audio together with high sensitivity, stability and selectivity, and good purchase value.[1][2]
U.S. President Harry S. Truman kept an SX-28 behind his desk in the Oval Office[3]The SX-28 saw use by various branches of U.S. and alliedmilitary and signals intelligence agencies during World War II. SX-28 and Hallicrafters S-27 and S-36 receivers were often rack mounted in British government listening posts and secret listening stations for monitoring German radar and communications during the war such as Beaumanor Hall in theEnglish Midlands where German and Italian encrypted radio messages were sent to Bletchley Park for decoding.[4] A number of the receivers were sent to Russia as a part of the Lend Lease Act, subsequently modified to accommodate Russian tubes.[5][6]Hallicrafters published that 50,000 SX-28 and SX-28A\'s had been built by the end of its production run in 1946, however the serial numbers appear to indicate a production figure of half, approximately 27,500 receivers.[7] Many of the SX-28/28A\'s that exist today are in the hands of vintage amateur radio collectors and amateur radio operators.
The \"Skyrider\" name[edit]SX-28 \"Super Skyrider\" logo on front panelThe name \"Skyrider\" was intended to bestow an aura of exotic adventure to Hallicrafters products and had a long history with the company. The first Hallicrafters set to be dubbed with the name was the 1932 S-1.[
This is a heavy beast. 80 pounds packed weight. I have been packing and shipping boat anchors on for over 10 years with excellent results...BUT.. I would much prefer a local pick up for obvious reasons. I would be willing to meet up with the winning buyer within a 50 mile radius of zip code 08701 (Central New Jersey). If that is not possible, I will ship via FEDEX only. Standard 3 day Ground shipping from here to Los Angeles is $98.00. You can get a good idea of your shipping cost. I can only ship this receiver to the Continental United States. I only charge actual shipping cost.
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I double-box, bubble wrap and Styrofoam pack...at no extra charge!
This is a real sale...99 cents opening offer!......NO REGRETS!
NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING DUE TO HIGH WEIGHT
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