Hallicrafters SX-115

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: hamandhifi.com

Image: hamandhifi.com

Name/Title

Hallicrafters SX-115

Description

Ham Band Receiver

Category

Receiver, HF Ham Band

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Hallicrafters

Date made

1961 - 1964

Dimensions

Height

10-1/2 in

Width

16 in

Depth

16 in

Weight

44 lb

Valuations

Value

$599.50

General Notes

Note

QST, May 1961, p. 1. A triple conversion superheterodyne circuit designed to compete with the Collins 75A and 75S receivers. Covers the HF ham bands in nine segments including four for ten meters, and one uncalibrated band for WWV. Built in crystal calibrator permits dial accuracy as good as ± 1 kHz. Gear drive tuning is virtually backlash free. Features include: S-meter, AVC ON/OFF, RF gain, ANL, mute line, antenna trimmer, notch, and 50 kHz IF Out Jack. Requires an external speaker. Coverage (MHz): 3.5-4.0 7.0-7.5 14.0-14.5 21.0-21.5 28.0-28.5 28.5-29.0 29.0-29.5 29.5-30.0 9.6-10 (not calibrated) IF: 1st 6005 to 6505 kHz, 2nd 1005 kHz, 3rd 50.75 kHz Modes: AM, CW, SSB Power: 125 VAC, 75 watts Tubes: (4) 6DC6, (2) 6BA7, (2) 12AT7, (1) 6CB6, (1) 6BA6, (1) 6BY6, (1) 6BJ7. (1) 12AX7, (1) 6AQ5, (3) 6AU6, (1) 0A2, (5) silicon diode rectifiers Review: QST, Mar 1962, p. 54. Review: CQ, Mar 1964, p. 48.