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Vintage Hallicrafters Model S-38 Multi-Band Communications Receiver (Circa 1946)
Classic post-WWII general coverage shortwave and AM broadcast communications receiver designed by Raymond Loewy. Features the iconic dual half-moon tuning dials, stamped steel cabinet, and authentic five-tube superheterodyne circuit.
Product Details & Specifications:• Manufacturer: The Hallicrafters Co. (Chicago, Illinois)• Model: S-38 (Original 1946 First Production Run)• Bands: 4 Frequency Bands covering AM Broadcast (.54 to 1.6 MHz) through Shortwave (up to 32 MHz)• Controls: Main Tuning, Bandspread, Volume, Pitch, AM/CW, Noise Limiter, Speaker/Phones toggle• Cabinet: Industrial charcoal/gray wrinkle-finish steel casing with rear ventilated backplate
Condition & Testing:• Cosmetic Condition: Authentic vintage condition showing expected age patina, edge wear, and surface marks consistent with an 80-year-old tube radio. Original knobs and switches are present.• Functional Status: Sold strictly AS-IS / Untested for restoration, parts, or vintage collector display. Has not been powered on to preserve original vintage capacitors and tube circuitry. Original unpolarized two-prong power cord attached.
Ships carefully packed in a heavy-duty carton with multiple layers of thick bubble wrap and reinforced corner protection.
