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Hallicrafters SX-101A Communications Receiver

Saw this for sale on ebay and just could not resist. This is one of ham radio receivers I have always coveted. This one will need a little work (see dial pointer) but seems in very good cosmetic condition. No sign of rust and, for its age (over 50 years old), isn't as dirty as some similar aged electronic equipment I've seen. It is a true "Boat Anchor," weighing in at 75lbs. I've read that manufacturers at this time created these heavy weight behemoths to help with frequency stability.

There is a pic after it was removed from its cabinet:

It will need to have a number of the old electrolytic and paper capacitors replaced, as well as a general going over for out of spec components.