Hallicrafters SX-28 Super Skyrider

Desktop HF/VHF Receiver

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The Hallicrafters SX-28 shortwave receiver uses 15 vacuum tubes. Features include AVC (Automatic Volume Control), Noise Limiter, Bandspread, Push-Pull audio output and 'high fidelity' audio quality. Around 50,000 SX-28's and SX-28A's have been built between 1940 and 1946.

Allegedly, former U.S. president Harry, S. Truman had an SX-28 behind his desk in the Oval Office.

General characteristics

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Receiver

RX-range: 0.55-43 MHz in 6 bands
Modulations: AM CW
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Receiver system: Single conversion
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Audio output: ?

Connections

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Electrical

Power requirements: Mains
Current drain RX: ?
TX: -

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 521 × 254 × 375 mm (20.51 × 10.00 × 14.76 in)
Weight: 34.00 kg (75.0 lbs)
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 1941 and 1944 in USA

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 2821
MPN: HALLICRAFTERS-SX-000028-SUPER-SKYRIDER

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Reviews

Rating	Title	Submitted
	superb receiver	10 years ago by gsantacanav

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Based on historic price data, today's estimated value of the Hallicrafters SX-28 Super Skyrider in Good condition is around:

USD 1,053

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Year	Historic price	Condition	Submitted by
2015	USD 350.00	Used / Fair	gsantacanav

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