On 10/07/2017 12:05 PM, Noel Chiappa via cctalk wrote: > So I have a Hallicrafters S-85 receiver which was my wife's father's, and just > arrived (he passed away, and they are cleaning out his basement): > > http://ana-3.lcs.mit.edu/~jnc/jpg/tech/HallicraftersF.jpg > http://ana-3.lcs.mit.edu/~jnc/jpg/tech/HallicraftersB.jpg > > I'm not into radios at all, so I'd like to get it to a nice home, but I'm not > connected to the antique/tube radio world, but I know some people here are, so > I'll post this here; if someone can tell me where to post it (or is willing to > do so for me), or if anyone here wants it, that would be great. > > (Replies to me only, please, unless they would be of general interest to the > list.) > > Noel Nice receiver. Plase do not ship unless well packaged as they end up as junk rather than collectible.
Local ham club is best. Antique radio is also a possible. FYI those usually run for 150 to 225$US depending on condition. They are very repairable should there be problems. Most common is oil paper and wax paper caps failing. Allison/KB1GMX Yes a ham too.
