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On Mon, 6 Mar 2006 16:36:00 UTC, "Rod" wrote:

I'm working on a Hallicrafters S-38 and have already recapped the radio
and even changed a few resistors that measured a bit high. I receive
loads of stations on the standard broadcast band, but the radio is not
nearly as sensitive on bands 2, 3, and 4. Anyone have some help with
this one? Perhaps an alignment would do the trick? Or is there
something else? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
I am in the process of restoring two S-38's, a B and C model, in fact
just got through painting the case and starting to clean the chassis.
The radio has been recapped, but needs a new power cord. Should you
replace old cloth covered wires with modern wires also? I am new to
this so pardon my ignorance of the radios. I used to have one when I
was in jr. high and high school and wanted one for the nostalgia.
What else should one look for on the chassis to replace or
clean/replace?
Thanks

Count Floyd (SCTV) was always a humorous character :-)

Web sites for various S-38 restorations and information:

Brian Ripley
http://www.thes38guy.com/Page_1x.html

Bob Piekarz - Original S38 cardboard backs (same original mfg) !
http://www.radioantiques.com/mall.html

Bill Turner's replacement electrolytic (Bob Piekarz also sells these for
Bill)
http://www.dialcover.com/caps.html

Stan Watkins
http://www.stanwatkins.com/hals38.htm

Phil Nelson
http://antiqueradio.org/halli08.htm

John's restoration
http://www.schmitzhouse.com/Johns_Electronics_08.htm

Just Radios - Capacitors (safety and others)
http://www.justradios.com/

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