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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
- ?
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- ?
Receiver
- RX-range
- 0.54-32 MHz in four bands
- Modulations
- AM CW
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- 5 tubes
- IF-frequencies
- 455 kHz
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- ?
Connections
- Antenna
- Clamps / screws
- Impedance
- ?
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- Mains (AC or DC)
- Current drain RX
- ?
- TX
- -
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 327 × 178 × 235 mm (12.87 × 7.01 × 9.25 in)
- Weight
- ?
- Form factor
- Base Station
- Manufactured
- Between 1957 and 1961 in USA
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- Bandspread
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 2774
- MPN
- HALLICRAFTERS-S-000038E
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
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New and second-hand prices
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Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Hallicrafters S-38E is around:
- USD 4.00 ~ USD 22.00
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