Restoring a Classic 1937 Hallicrafters SX-16 Shortwave Receiver – A Start

photo of Hallicrafters SX-16 original condition

It’s been nearly two years since a pair of classic old shortwave receivers followed me home from California, and they have been staring at me each time I enter the shop ever since. Neither are functional, and both are daunting restoration projects. I wanted to revive some of my old vacuum tube chops and collect some vintage test equipment before diving into these beauties.