{"product_id":"vintage-hallicrafters-s-38c-shortwave-ham-radio-receiver-1950s-spares-repair","title":"Vintage Hallicrafters S-38C Shortwave Ham Radio Receiver 1950s Spares Repair","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThanks for looking\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage Hallicrafters Model S-38C shortwave \/ communications receiver, dating from the early 1950s.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA great original example for restoration\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003edisplay or spares\/repair.\u003cb\u003e The radio in the photos is the one that you'll recieve. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe radio appears to be substantially complete, including the valves – please study the photographs of the interior carefully as these form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eCosmetically it presents well for its age, with the expected marks, scratches, paint wear and signs of age\/use to the metal casing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe interior is very dusty and would benefit from a thorough clean and inspection. There are also areas of surface corrosion\/rust internally, as shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT – UNTESTED:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThis is an American-market receiver designed for approximately 105–125V operation. It currently has an old UK mains plug fitted, but I have no knowledge of how or whether it was previously used on UK mains voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBecause of its age, the old plug and the fact that it is a US-voltage vintage valve radio, I have made no attempt whatsoever to plug it in or test it. I don't want to interfere with the original wiring or risk damaging the radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt is therefore being sold strictly as UNTESTED and for restoration \/ spares or repair.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIt should be properly inspected by somebody familiar with vintage valve radio equipment before any attempt is made to connect it to a power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eAll knobs and switches appear to be present and the front dial and markings display nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ePlease see all photographs for the exact condition, internal condition and what is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA very characterful 1950s Hallicrafters shortwave receiver and an interesting restoration project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFeel free to ask any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFREE UK SHIPPING!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eShipped within 48 hours tracked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eInternational trade welcome through Ebay's global shipping program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eProfessional, honest and reliable seller with over fifteen years top rated experience online. Please check my feedback  - thousands of happy clients! Any problems you'll get a full refund  (as stipulated in my Ebay business seller agreement)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeace \u0026amp; Good Luck!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hallicrafters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58453216461174,"sku":"Does Not Apply","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/8270\/0196\/files\/57_79bf5d40-911f-43c6-b069-0c8587747db4.jpg?v=1786638940","url":"https:\/\/www.savetherobot.co.uk\/products\/vintage-hallicrafters-s-38c-shortwave-ham-radio-receiver-1950s-spares-repair","provider":"Save The Robot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}