The two large tuning knobs on the receiver below are not original. Download hammarlund hq145x instruction and service. Hammarlund but i do remember i didnt like the tuning. Some people go up to 100 uf for the input section, but this is asking for a lot of the solid state rectifiers in the a version. It is similar in performance to the earlier relatives of the hq 129, the hq 120x, hq 140x, hq 150. Manuals for hammarlund this is the manuals page for hammarlund. The model hammarlund hq145x has a fixed crystal position. Also, like most hammarlund receivers, it is pretty drifty above around 15 mhz. View and download hammarlund hq 140x operating instructions manual online. Receiver hammarlund hq 100a series user manual 27 pages. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on.
Receiver hammarlund hq 100 service manual 25 pages. The earliest edition we have seen is from 1929, the last is an undated edition that was probably issued in 19. Hammarlund hq 180 operating manual click images to enlarge description all books or manuals are originals, they are not copies or reprints. Hq145 technical description and operating instructions. Inc new york, ny, build 19661969, 5 pictures, 3 schematics, 9 tubes, united states of america, semiconductors. Except for some having binder holes these are in complete, original condition. The hammarlund hq100a receiver after more than five decades, it remains a classic. The left end will allow you to slide through the top slug, and engagetune the bottom slug of a transformer, without. Hammarlund radio communication manuals for sale ebay. Making changes will result in the 5 megohm resistor being in series with the bias lead to the avc bus in the hq 170. Hammarlund hq145a hq145a receiver manual glendale manuals.
Hammarlund hq 129x with red and white panel markings. I got it to improve my swl and amateur ssb monitoring. Hammarlund hq129x short wave am radio repair manual. I am now accepting new manuals for inclusion in this archive. Hammarlund hq140x operating instructions manual pdf. The model hammarlund hq 145x has a fixed crystal position. The model hammarlund hq 145ax has 11 fixed crystal positions six external and five internal. Hammarlund hq170a instruction and service manual pdf download. It is a relatively unknown model and can be had for a correspondingly lower price. Hammarlund hq 170 and hq 180 receivers normally have some hum with the volume turned all the way down. The line running up from r48 is connected to the top instead of the bottom of the s4 switch.
The hq 100a series receivers have a selfcontained power supply and a universal transformer capable of operation from a 117 volt 60 cps. The model hammarlund hq145c features a clocktimer shown above. Visit us online for more information or to download service manuals today. Hammarlund hq145x instruction and service information pdf. Hammarlund comprison hq145x, 170a, 180a showing 122 of 22 messages. Unless it has the optional true bfo, the hq100a just puts one of the i. My hammarlund hq 120x was a 2002 christmas present from my elmer milt moratis w3xx ex k3ami of pittsburgh pa. I bought my hammarlund 145x radio because it can closely emulate even bigger tube rigs.
View and download hammarlund hq145x instruction and service information online. Sections on installation, operation, circuit theory, service and alignment procedure. That receiver was hammarlund s version of an s38 and works better. The hammarlund hq l ooa is an allnew communications receive r representing entirely new concepts in electrical and mechanical design. Inc new york, ny, build 19461953, 19 pictures, 12 schematics, 10 tubes, united states of america. Original factory hammarlund hq145 ham radio receiver owners service manual. View and download hammarlund hq 145x instruction and service information online. It was a kit that could be added to many of their later receivers. The hq145x communications receiver is equip ped with an unusually stable beat frequency oscill. The hq 110 was the ham band version of the 100 and the hq 105tr was the cb10 meter 5 watt crystal controlled transmitter version of the same radio. The difference between this radio and the hq180 is the 180 has a third if at 60. A third variation had the hammarlund name and model number in black.
Receiver hammarlund hq 110a instruction and service information 32 pages. This hq 145a model is similar to the earlier hq 145 model but added a hinged cover and prepunched hole for an so239 jack. I currently own a hq 100a and was looking at a hq 180 when i saw this 145x a few months ago. Hammarlund radio communication manuals for sale in stock ebay. Hammarlund hq180 service manual american radio history. The difference between this radio and the hq 180 is the 180 has a third if at 60 kc, and is very sharply selective. Describe your experience with the hammarlund hq 180a and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. General coverage receiver tunes shortwave in four bands.
The model hammarlund hq 145c features a clocktimer shown above. This is an original service and instruction manual for the hammarlund hq 145a communications receiver. The first input filter capacitor is not quite big enough to get rid of all of it. The model hammarlund hq 145ac features a clocktimer shown above. We purchased it at the harrison electronics store at 225 greenwich street in new york city.
The hammarlund hq145a general coverage receiver tunes medium wave and shortwave in four bands. Hq 145a for sale hq 145a instructions servicing 145a manual original hammarlund operating. Ultimate hammarlund ham radio operation repair service manual. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. It will provide years of top performance with minimum maintenance. Differences between a hammarlund hq100 and an hq100c. Ultimate motorola radio ham cb operation repair service manual 390 pdf on dvd. Thanks milt i clearly remember that summer day back in 1973 when at age 15 i rode my 3 speed stingray bike to perrysville elementary school, where milt was the principal, to take my novice exam. Hammarlund hq160 hq160 communications receiver manual.
Vingage, circa 1946 hammarlund model hq 129x short wave am radio repair manual. The hq 120 was actually a scaled down super pro, similar to the bc775, bc1004, and bc779. Manual for hammarlund hq145x from dick blaney, wb8mhe and pete owen. Service and alignment procedure before servicing the converter, disconnect from power source and remove all wires from rear of chassis. This is a beautiful looking classic radio, from the same parentage as the legendary hq170 and hq180. The superpro receivers were the top of the line and there were several models over the years from. The hq 145x communications receiver is equip ped with an unusually stable beat frequency oscill. There are hammarlunds similar to the hq145 that are ham band only. For sale is reprint of hammarlund hq 145a communications receiver manual. Here is a pic of tools with the standard and reach through type of shaft. Note the difference between the left and right ends of the tools, specifically the relative diameter of the shafts.
By the way, on page, and the top of page 14, of the hq129x manual, how to set the. These 1946 repair and service information photofact booklets cover various specifications, schematics, diagrams, exploded views, dial cord drive routing, parts list and descriptions, resistance values etc. The 5 megohm resistor isolates the bias supply and prevents this lead from affecting the avc circuit. Ultimate hammarlund ham radio operation repair service manual 300 pdf on dvd. I prefer a radio that covers all the warc bands, since i own a viking 2 that will do the warc bands. These manuals are available for download and free of charge. When i received my ham radio licence in 1959, hammarlund receivers were my dream.