It looked like it had been stored very well, had all the tubes, the dial strings intact, no rust to speak of and not even very much dust. Experienced operators appreciate its stability and precision of operation, and novice operators discover a new command of cw that leads to. Hallicrafters s40a manuals and user guides, receiver. User manuals, guides and specifications for your hallicrafters s 40a receiver. 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. How you will receive your manual if you dont see it in 24hrs, check your spam, junk, blocked, etc folders. Like any set of the era it can use recapping but its an easy set to work on and documentation is readily available. All of these sets feature electrical bandspread, bfo, an rf amp and two stages of if. Antennas the receiver is desigled to operate from elther a singlewire antenna, or a halfwave doublet or other tuned antenna. View and download hallicrafters s40b operating and service instructions online. Database contains 1 hallicrafters s40a manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Tracking down paperwork and schematic diagrams for my sx101a was the easiest part of this rebuild. Contact and submission information below updates 20190623. View and download hallicrafters s 40a installation and operating instructions manual online.
The hallicrafters company warrants each new radio product manu factured by it. All manuals are copies and are madetoorder unless otherwise noted. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. Resources riders volume 22 hallicrafters 2233 riders volume 22 hallicrafters 2234 riders volume 22 hallicrafters 2235 riders volume 22 hallicrafters 2236 riders volume 22 hallicrafters 2237 riders volume 22 hallicrafters 2238 riders volume 22 hallicrafters 2239 riders. All of these sets feature electrical bandspread, bfo, an rf amp and two stages of if amplification. Aug 29, 2016 my latest acquisition, a hallicrafters model s 40a receiver, i love the green circular tuning scale that lights up when the unit is powered on. The picture above and below show the s40a after some restoration. Hallicrafters s120 s120 receiver owners manual ebay. Below is a magazine ad for the s40, dating from 1946. Visit us online for more information or to download service manuals today. Manual is 8 pages long and does not include schematic. Manual consists of sections, installation, operation, band spread tuning, owners maintenance.
Tablemodel, mantelmidgetcompact up to 14 width, but not a portable see power data. Note that there are bunch of service bulletins at the bottom of. October 4, 2007 incidentally, the 8 terrestrial globe on top of the hallicrafters model s40 was manufactured by the geo. Hallicrafters s40b operating and service instructions pdf. Hallicrafters service bulletin 195410, revised 09161957 s meter circuits for use with the hallicrafters models s20r, s40, s40a, s40b, sx62, s77, s85, etc. Ultimate hallicrafters operation repair service manual. Circuit values were close, but not where they belong.
Database contains 1 hallicrafters s 40a manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Hallicrafters radio and tv schematics for the models listed below are published service data from vintage sources. Hallicrafters s20r handbook pdf complements of richard knoppow hallicrafters s20r receiver. Database contains 2 hallicrafters s40b manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Hallicrafters sx62 manuals and user guides, receiver manuals. Note that there is a limit to the number of files you can download. Hallicrafters model s40b communications receiver 1950. Hallicrafters s40a manual from vintage manuals, inc. I am now accepting new manuals for inclusion in this archive. Hallicrafters s40b manuals and user guides, receiver. If there were anything id caution you about that would be make sure it has a good set of original knobs. If you have some stuff that not is listed here you can donate this by contact mods. Technical data, operating and service manuals provided by myself and other hams covering various technical subjects, amateur radio receivers, transmitters, transceivers and accessories. The new remastered manual contains the following new information.
With eight tubes, model s40 was the midlevel hallicrafters receiver of the late 1940s and early 1950s. Chicago, il and arlington, build 19471949, 21 pictures, 7 schematics, 9 tubes, united states of america. Hayseed hamfest manufactures brand new multisection can capacitors and recap kits for the hallicrafters s 40a. This was my first shortwave listening machine as a kid. The s40 hallicrafters line began in 1946 and lasted until 1954.
I could now examine the circuits and determine where things went wrong without worrying about powering up the unit. Your receiver is a table model, superheterodyne radio receiver capable of receiving standard broadcast and foreign or domestic short wave stations over four frequency ranges with continuous coverage provided from 540 kc kilocycles to 43 mc megacycles. 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. Database contains 1 hallicrafters sx62 manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Band pass audio filter improved signal to image and noise ratio. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Hallicrafters sx62 manuals and user guides, receiver. Note the 6000a did not have data for the 6f6g tube, or the type 80 rectifier tube. The oscillator frequency on the 80, 40, and 20 meter bands is higher than the received sig nal by the if. Hallicrafters s40a installation and operating instructions. Paint what is a good commercial option to paint the case. Hallicrafters s 40a communications receiver sn ha81051. User manuals, guides and specifications for your hallicrafters s40a receiver. Hayseed hamfest manufactures brand new multisection can capacitors and recap kits for the hallicrafters s40a.
It is a minor upgrade of the s40 and s40a with one less tube but all the same functions. Repair of a early 1950s hallicrafters s40b receiver youtube. No other tube listings for the hallicrafters s40 were checked against the hickok 6000a. Back in may, i dug up a hallicrafters 8r40 from one of seattles local electronics recyclers, 3r technologies. It is a minor upgrade of the s40 and s 40a with one less tube but all the same functions. User manuals, guides and specifications for your hallicrafters s40b receiver. View online or download hallicrafters s 40a installation and operating instructions manual. I am looking up in the rca tube manual to determine some kind of maximum shell temperature for these tubes that are all in metal cases. 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. Use the find in page function of your browser to find the manual you want. So i went to public library and photocopied the complete sams photofact set 46219. I picked up a hallicrafters s120 recently and it needs some work ok quite a bit.
In answer to many requests for an s meter circuit which could be installed in the hallicrafters model s85 and similar receivers not originally equipped with. Hallicrafters model s40 hallicrafters chicago, illinois, usa model s40 years produced. These manuals are available for download and free of charge. For sale is reprint of hallicrafters communications receiver model s40 operating instructions. My latest acquisition, a hallicrafters model s40a receiver, i love the green circular tuning scale that lights up when the unit is powered on. Halligan decided that it would be in keeping with the hallicrafters policy.
My s 40a is in need of some serious tlc, the tuning shaft is bent and the knob moves in elliptical patterns when turned. In a previous post a gentleman mentioned that the 5y3 and 6f6 tubes of this s40a radio will run very hot and the others should be warm. Also includes hookup instructions for sm40 tuning meter unit. The front panel, after removal, prior to touch up and refinishing. User manuals, guides and specifications for your hallicrafters sx62 receiver. The dials, speaker, and front panel fittings, including dial glasses, were removed. To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf reader program. I need to strip down to bare metal the case is a bit beat but salvageable. This one is a bit different from the others ive worked.
Looking for an old, outofprint hallicrafters manual. Here is a demo of my favorite general coverage tube receiver. The chassis has been rubbed down with steel wool and then given a very light wipe over with wd40. Question about a hallicrafters s40 antique radio forums. Hallicrafters s40a manuals and user guides, receiver manuals. Hallicrafters page 15 71 the hallicrafters co ouel 5 40 the receiver ls designed to operate from a 117 volt, 5060 cycle single phase, 2560 cycle if receiver has universal power transformer ac source or from a 6volt storage battery and 200volts of b battery the b batteries may be replaced by a suitable vibrator type power supply lf lt meets the following current requirements a c.
Manual, 1944 arrl handbook, and much needed encouragement. Restoration of 19461949 hallicrafters s40 general coverage shortwave receiver. My s40a is in need of some serious tlc, the tuning shaft is bent and the knob moves in elliptical patterns when turned. The s40b is a single conversion general coverage receiver covering 4 bands from am broadcast to 44 mhz. Antonio, im a fan of the s40 although i dont have one right now. Bill wa2lvp hickok model 6000a portable suitcase style tube tester. The resistance chart within the manual was the best find i could imagine. The hallicrafters company warrants each new radio product manu factured by it to. Technical data, operating and service manuals provided by myself and other hams covering various technical subjects, amateur radio receivers, transmitters. View and download hallicrafters s40a installation and operating instructions manual online. Sep 17, 2011 back in may, i dug up a hallicrafters 8r40 from one of seattles local electronics recyclers, 3r technologies.
All manuals include schematics unless otherwise noted. Each schematic is individually digitized in high resolution to provide the clearest possible scan from the original in a downloadable adobe pdf file. Hallicrafters s40a communications receiver sn ha81051. Antenna connectionb are made to a threeterminal strip at the rear of the receiver marked al, az and antenna. Repair of a early 1950s hallicrafters s40b receiver. It is a model 80, and includes the country of italian east africa which only existed from 19361941.
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