Hallicrafters S-2

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Name/Title

Hallicrafters S-2

Description

General Coverage Receiver

Category

Receiver, General Coverage

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Hallicrafters

Date made

1933 - 1934

Other Name

"Skyrider"

General Notes

Note

Radio, Sep 1934, p. 37. The S-2 was a variation of the S-1 Skyrider. Uses tuned radio frequency regenerative operation. Same general layout and tube lineup as the S-1, but now include a bandspread and a send-receive switch. Coverage: 1.5 to 22 MHz Built-in speaker Bandspread Send-receive switch No BFO Power: 120 VAC Tubes: (2) 6D6, (1) 6C6, (1) 80, (1) 42