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March 4th 06, 07:27 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave

wrote:

I know that the Japanese copied Hallicrafters, but does it have the
same design cabinet with the half-round dials?

Yes.

Also, please be careful with any S-38( ). It is basically an
"All-American Five", five tube AC-DC radio with the typical "hot" metal
chassis, depending on which way the AC plug is inserted in the outlet.
The catch here is that the S-38 has a *metal* cabinet, not plastic like
the bulk of the old A-A5s.

The only thing between you and an eyeball rattling shock is the plug
direction and the condition of the 50 year old rubber washers between
the cabinet and chassis (if they are even there at all). Please be aware
and be careful!