Hallicrafters SX-117 User Manual

OPERATING
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SERVICE
INSTRUCTIONS
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COMMUNICATION
RECEIVER
MODEL SX-117
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Hallicrafters SX-117 Specifications

General

Type	Communications Receiver
Modes	AM, CW, SSB
Power Supply	117 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Tubes	12
IF Frequencies	455 kHz
IF Rejection	80 dB

Summary

Technical Specifications

Installation Guide

Operating Controls

RF Gain and Band Selector

Controls for signal strength and frequency band selection.

Tuning and Preselection Controls

Adjusting tuning and optimizing antenna/mixer gain.

Function and Mode Switches

Selecting operating modes like AM, CW, SSB.

Operation Procedures

Single-Sideband Reception Setup

Recommended settings for SSB operation.

CW and AM Reception Modes

Settings for CW and AM operation.

S-Meter Usage and Adjustment

Calibrating and using the signal strength meter.

General Coverage Operation Guide

Using the receiver across all frequency bands.

Alignment and Calibration

Basic Alignment Steps

Procedures for aligning IF stages and oscillators.

Preselector and IF Trap Tuning

Aligning specific RF and IF circuits.

VFO and Meter Calibration

Calibrating the VFO and factory gain meter.