Plugging the power cord into the wrang power source can cause extensive damage to the receiver. Hallicrafters s40b operating and service instructions manualslib. The s 40b s were a bit pricey and looking at the schematic, they seemed lowend. Ac operated 4 band superheterodyne communications receiver. Hallicrafters s 200 5band am shortwave radio receiver manual. The dials, speaker, and front panel fittings, including dial glasses, were removed. With eight tubes, model s 40 was the midlevel hallicrafters receiver of the late 1940s and early 1950s. We have 2 hallicrafters s40b manuals available for free pdf download. A few caps and resistors were replaced probably early 60s. Great deals on hallicrafters radio communication manuals. The new remastered manual contains the following new information. The chassis has been rubbed down with steel wool and then given a very light wipe over with wd40. Hallicrafters s85 manuals and user guides, receiver. Database contains 1 hallicrafters s 119 manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf.
New technical tips article about sr series ritcal adj discussion from wd0gof. If you wanted a topofthe line hallicrafters in 1946. Hallicrafters s107 dial cord diameter antique radio forums. Below is a magazine ad for the s40, dating from 1946. The hallicrafters radio collectors and users group. I would replace all the paper caps as well as the electrolytics on any radio that was going to receive regular use. The hallicrafters s 53 is the same receiver as the s 107 except in a different cabinet. View and download hallicrafters s 40a installation and operating instructions manual online. If in doubt about your power source, contact your local power prior to inserting the power cord into an ac power outlet. Operating and service instructions hallicrafters s40b operating and service instructions 18 pages. If you want to see manuals from other manufactories you can click on the manufactory menu in the left side. Looking like a cross between a s 38e receiver and a s 108 receiver it has many high quality.
About the time i got my novice license in february 1965, i managed to find an s 40 that had been cobbled together by someone who obviously didnt know what they were doing. Radio boatanchor parts find that special part here. User manuals, guides and specifications for your hallicrafters s 40b receiver. Contact and submission information below updates 20190623.
Operating and service instructions, service reference manual. The picture above and below show the s40a after some restoration. These manuals are available for download and free of charge. Phil s old radios a wonderful description of phil nelson s s 40b. Vintage hallicrafters s 27 ultra high frequency receiver working. User manuals, guides and specifications for your hallicrafters s 119 receiver. The s 40 hallicrafters line began in 1946 and lasted until 1954. My first ham receiver consisted of a bc454 with its 1415kc if downconverting into a ge tube type portable set. Vintage 1946 operating instructions for hallicrafters model s 40 radio receiver. Repairs the hallicrafters manual is available in pdf format from bama. As far as the if s go, while they will most likely suffer from silver migration at some point in time. Hallicrafters s 40a communications receiver s n ha81051.
The s 40b is a single conversion general coverage receiver covering 4 bands from am broadcast to 44 mhz. I have a few question, so take a look at the ebay pic s. Hallicrafters model s 40 hallicrafters chicago, illinois, usa model s 40 years produced. Antique radio forums view topic hallicrafters s40b if. Chicago, il and arlington, build 19501955, 41 pictures, 8 schematics, 8 tubes, united states of america. Hallicrafters radio communication manuals for sale in. All of these sets feature electrical bandspread, bfo. We start out with a short introduction to the hallicrafters shortwave radios and a quick teardown of an s 38 that i restored earlier. Hallicrafters bc610 info in voice of victory film from world war ii part 1 part 2 new technical tips article about sr 150 repair from wd0gof. That s how hallicrafters and other companies back then, appeared to have a new receiver when in reality it s the same receiver inside a new cabinet. It is a model 80, and includes the country of italian east africa which only existed from 19361941. Sx 140k communications receiver assembly instructions pages 2526 missing. Hallicrafters s119 manuals and user guides, receiver.
Looking at the s 40b manual i noticed a few differences. Hallicrafters model s40b communications receiver 1950. Database contains 2 hallicrafters s 85 manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Database contains 2 hallicrafters s 40b manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Used to do a few tube radios and a lot of guitar amps usually 6l6. Page 1562 hallicrafters opel s 5fe1 the hallicrafters co. Vintage hallicrafters s 40b am sw cw radio receiver great working condition.
The receiver is designed to operate 105 to 5060 ac current. Resources riders volume 23 hallicrafters 2326 riders volume 23 hallicrafters 2327 riders volume 23 hallicrafters 2328 riders volume 23 hallicrafters 2329 riders volume 23 hallicrafters 2330 riders volume 23 hallicrafters 2331. It still has the original s 53 tubes stamped on it next to the new stamps for the s 107. Your hallicrafters model s81 is an fm receiver which covers the police, fire, taxicab, railroad, private telephone, forestry and other industrial ser vices operating. The xtaltube modification with front panel slide switch. But isnt that why we buy these old sets among other reasons. Hallicrafters s40a communications receiver sn ha81051. Hallicrafters s40b manuals and user guides, receiver. Hallicrafters s 120 4band am shortwave radio receiver manual. Make offer hallicrafters s 40b original service bulletin. Halligan s hallicrafters international w9wze s mustsee hallicrafters site.
Jim garland w8zr demonstrates the hallicrafters sx73 also known by its military designation r274dfrr shortwave receiver. A tube, usn 6626 0a2wa, horizontally mounted under the speaker. Besides listing the frequencies, the analog frequency display has been calibrated at the top of the dial from 0 to 100 and is used in conjunction with the smaller bandspread scale which is also calibrated from 0 to 100. Hallicrafters s40b40bu communications radio owners manual. User manuals, guides and specifications for your hallicrafters s 85 receiver. The s 107 receiver is really a continuation of the s 53 design.
View and download hallicrafters s40b operating and service instructions online. Hallicrafters s 20r handbook pdf complements of richard knoppow hallicrafters s 20r receiver. Indeed, the chassis is the old s 53 with filler plates around the if stages and some tube sockets. I am now accepting new manuals for inclusion in this archive.
A nice s 40b general coverage receiver i just acquired. Schematic diagram for hallicrafters s 41g receiver. Since you have already done the electrolytics, it isnt that much work to change the paper caps on an s 40b compared to some of the other hallicrafters of the same vintage. La5ki s ba site top and bottom photos under the hood for the s 40. All the hallicrafters manuals and user s guides are available for free view without any registration. October 4, 2007 incidentally, the 8 terrestrial globe on top of the hallicrafters model s 40 was manufactured by the geo. And more importantly, this site is dedicated to those devoted radio amateurs, vintage radio collectors. Resources riders volume 17 changes 173 riders volume 15 hallicrafters 1559 riders volume 15 hallicrafters 1560 riders volume 15 hallicrafters 1561 riders volume 15 hallicrafters 1562 riders volume 15 hallicrafters 1563 riders volume 15. View the hallicrafters s 38c communications reciever manual for free. View online operating and service instructions for hallicrafters s 40b receiver or simply click download button to examine the hallicrafters s 40b guidelines offline on your desktop or laptop computer.
The dial cord is frayed, and this my first foray at replacing a cord. View and download hallicrafters s 40b operating and service instructions online. Antique radio forums view topic hallicrafters s40b. View online or download hallicrafters s 40b operating and service instructions. View and download hallicrafters s 38c operating and service instructions online. Hallicrafters ht37 transmitter operating and service manual. Repair of a early 1950s hallicrafters s40b receiver. I have the appropriate stringing schematic, and want to have a proper diameter cord available before i remove the frayed cord. It is a minor upgrade of the s 40 and s 40a with one less tube but all the same functions. Below is a magazine ad for the s 40, dating from 1946. Resources riders volume 21 hallicrafters 211 riders volume 21 hallicrafters 212 riders volume 21 hallicrafters 2 riders volume 21 hallicrafters 214 riders volume 21 hallicrafters 215 riders volume 21 hallicrafters 216 courtesy nostalgia air. It is a minor upgrade of the s40 and s40a with one less tube but all the same functions. Hallicrafters s40b operating and service instructions pdf. Be prepared and able to communicate in case of emergency with the largest selection at.
Hallicrafters s40b receiver the s40b is a single conversion general coverage receiver covering 4 bands from am broadcast to 44 mhz. New technical tips article about sr 400 cyclone i upgrade to cyclone ii from wd0gof. Com s receiver page photos and specs for the s 38 and the s 40. Question about a hallicrafters s40 antique radio forums.
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