FS Restored Hallicrafters S-53 Receiver. The S-53 was a step up from the S-38 receiver. The S-53 has a power transformer and does not use the AC/DC chassis like the S-38. The S53 uses 8 tubes in a powerful circuit. There are two IF amplifiers for extra gain and selectivity, and the audio section is very similar to the large-chassis radios of the time like the S-85, S-40A, and the later SX-100. There is a separate oscillator tube.It includes 6 meter coverage. There are controls for ANL On/Off and Sensitivity.
This S-53 has a clean chassis; it has new capacitors, new dial strings, all original knobs, and a new heavy-duty speaker. The cabinet has been repainted and looks great. The front panel is original and looks very good. It has not been repainted. This is the model with the grey cabinet top and grey escutcheon around the front panel dial. This unit works with no hum and good sensitivity on all bands. The band-switch contacts and volume and sensitivity controls have been cleaned. It has been aligned. This is one of nicest S-53 receivers available. Pictures available. Price is $95 plus shipping. Thanks, Charlie Hugg, K5MBX _______________________________________________ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors