Hallicrafters S-33

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Radio's Master Encyclopedia copyright 1942

Image: Radio's Master Encyclopedia copyright 1942

Name/Title

Hallicrafters S-33

Description

VHF Transceiver

Category

Transceiver, VHF

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Hallicrafters

Date made

1941

Other Name

"Sky Trainer"

Dimensions

Height

10 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Depth

4-1/4 in

Weight

16 lb

Dimension Notes

Weight includes batteries

Valuations

Value

$29.50

General Notes

Note

Operates AM with built-in microphone, and CW with optional key. CW is accomplished by modulating the AM carrier with an audio oscillator which is switched on an off with the key. So, not true CW. The antenna is a four foot metal rod attached with a pair of insulated binding posts. Power is supplied by two 4.5 volt Eveready type 746 batteries--long ago obsolete. At 16 pounds, you probably won't be carrying this thing too far. Coverage: 112 MHz to 118 MHz Power: 2 x Eveready type 746 batteries Tubes: (2) 3Q5, (1) 1H5