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Final version of the "S" series receivers. Features slide-rule tuning scale. The dial has two distinctive CD (Civil Defense) markers on the scale. The manual tells the user to use these to listen to "official civil defense news, instructions and information". Remember, this radio was built in the heydays of the cold war.

General characteristics

HAM bands
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Frequency stability
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Tuning steps
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Memories
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Receiver

RX-range
0.54-32 MHz in four bands
Modulations
AM   CW  
Sensitivity
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Selectivity
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Filters
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Receiver system
5 tubes
IF-frequencies
455 kHz
Image rejection
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Audio output
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Connections

Antenna
Clamps / screws
Impedance
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Other
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Electrical

Power requirements
Mains (AC or DC)
Current drain RX
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TX
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Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
327 × 178 × 235 mm (12.87 × 7.01 × 9.25 in)
Weight
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Form factor
Base Station
Manufactured
Between 1957 and 1961 in USA

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
Bandspread
Accessories
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RigReference ID
2774
MPN
HALLICRAFTERS-S-000038E

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  • USD 4.00 ~ USD 22.00

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2019 USD 24.50 Used / Poor eBay
2010 USD 95.99 Used / Good eBay
2010 USD 31.01 Used / Good eBay

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