Hallicrafters SR-42, SR-42A, SR-46, SR-46A

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO: SR-46 shown. SR-42 is visually identical.
Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

SR-46 shown. SR-42 is visually identical.

Name/Title

Hallicrafters SR-42, SR-42A, SR-46, SR-46A

Description

6 and 2 Meter Transceivers

Category

Transceiver, VHF

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Hallicrafters

Date made

1964 - 1968

Valuations

Value

$189.95

General Notes

Note

Allied Radio catalog 1965 (copyright 1964), p. 324. QST, Jan 1965, p. 1. QST, Dec 1965, p. 1. ("A" versions) QST, Apr 1966, p. 1. Specs. QST, Nov 1968, p. 176. The SR-42 transceiver's two tuning ranges covered 144-146 and 146-148 MHz. Eleven tuned circuits minimized interference from broadcast and commercial services. The 11 tube set had a crystal-controlled transmitter and provisions to use the Hallicrafters HA-26 VFO. The SR-46 shared design features with the SR-42. It covered 6 meters, tuning 50–52 and 52–54 MHz. The SR-46 used 10 tubes rather than the SR-42’s 11. The transmitters in both rigs ran 10–12 watts input. Both transceivers ran 10-12 watts input and had internal 115 VAC supplies. Companion VFO is the HA-26. References Review. QST, Jul 1965, p. 85.