HRO 50T

[Detroit47]

I have a 50t and just about a full set of coils. Is this set worth restoring? is it a good runner? It is a 9.5 as far as looks go. And will the coils work in a HRO60?

Thanks John N8QPC

[KM1H]

Its certainly worth restoring alltho it doesnt have the selectivity of a 50-1. It does make for great ham or SW AM when the bands arent crowded. I use mine sometimes.

The E-J coils will work in a 60.

You will find all the paper caps and electrolytics will need to be replaced and lots of resistors will be out of tolerance. Even so its an easy set to work on.

Carl

[Jim, W5JO]

And worth your time.

[Detroit47]

What is the diffrence beetween the 50t and the 50-1?

[KM1H]

Extra IF stage and tuned circuits. See BAMA

[ke7trp]

I went through my HRO50T this year. Its a great radio.  Decent sound and really no complaints.  Go for it!

http://youtu.be/H8LhEAAiLqQ

Here is mine with the Select O ject

http://youtu.be/FdjfCXgZaoQ

c

[Detroit47]

Well I guess I'll give it a try then. The receiver is very clean and all stock. My current project that I've been working on is my SX28 and I’ve been hesitant too tear it completely apart and recap it. I don't want it to wind up like Humpty Dumpty. I've changed all the caps I can get at already. But it is still hard of hearing.

John N8QPC

[KM1H]

I've changed all the caps I can get at already. But it is still hard of hearing.

Thats cuz youve been wimping on getting into the RF deck where the action really starts.  The HRO is so much mo betta to work on and so is the performance but Id never get rid of my SX-28's either.

Carl

[Jim, W5JO]

John take pictures of the SX 28 from all angles including close up in Macro mode.  Then put identifying tape on wires.  The 28 is not all that bad except in the front end box.  With a bit of study, pictures and marks you will be successful and pleased with the receiver.  If you are unsure, take step by step pictures of the area in question.