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Hallicrafters S-38

S-38
General Coverage Communications Receiver Rating (1-5): HHH (3)
Made In: United States 1946-1949 Voltages: 105-125 VAC 50/60Hz 29W
Coverage: 540 - 32000 kHz Readout: Analog
Modes: AM/CW Selectivity: 7 kHz -6dB.
Circuit: Single Conversion Superheterodyne. 6 Tubes. Physical: 12.875 x 7 x 7.25" 11 Lbs. 327x178x184mm 5 kg
Circuit Complement: 12SA7 Converter, 12SK7 IF Amp, 12SQ7 BFO/NL, 12SQ7 Detector/AVC, 35L6GT Audio Output and 35Z5GT Rectifier.
Features: • Tip Head. Jack • ANL • Standby • Bandspread 0-100 • Mute Terminals • Speaker 5" • BFO • Spkr.-Phone Switch • Dial Light
Accessories:
New Price: $40-49 Used Price: $30-60
Comments: Ranges: .54-1.65, 1.65-5, 5-14.5 and 13.5-32 MHz. Black metal cabinet. The S-38 series did not feature a power transformer. The S-38 was produced in large numbers.

Hallicrafters S-40

S-40
General Coverage Communications Receiver Rating (1-5): HHH (3)
Made In: United States 1946-1948 Voltages: 105-125 VAC 50/60 Hz
Coverage: 540 - 43000 kHz Readout: Analog
Modes: AM/CW Selectivity: 6.8 kHz -6dB
Circuit: Single Conversion Superheterodyne. 9 Tubes. Physical: 18.5 x 9x 11" 28 Lbs. 470x229x280mm 12.7 kg
Circuit Complement: 6SG7 RF Amp, 6SA7 Converter, (2) 6SK7 IF Amp, 6F6G 2nd Audio Amp, 6H6 ANL /AVC, 6J5GT BFO, 6SQ7 Detector/AF Amp and 80 Rectifier.
Features: •Ό" Head. Jack • Pitch • Standby • Bandspread 0-100 • Sensitivity • Speaker • BFO • Flywheel Tuning • Mute Terminals • Tone (3 Pos.) • Dial Lamp • Speaker Terminals • ANL • AVC ON/OFF • Hinged Top Cover
Accessories: SM-40 External S-Meter (shown), SP-44 Panoramic Unit
New Price: $79 Used Price: $30-80
Comments: Ranges:  .54-1.7, 1.7-5.35, 5.35-15.7 and 15.7-43 MHz. White dial.
Variants: Model S-40U 110/130/150/220/250 VAC.

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