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Hallicrafters S-78, 1950–1951 Vintage Communications Receiver AM Broadcast & Shortwave Bands

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MPN:
S-78
Condition:
Used
Shipping:
$60.00 (Fixed Shipping Cost)
  • Working Hallicrafters S-78 AM/FM communications receiver in very good condition. Classic 1950s vintage shortwave and broadcast receiver with solid performance and great cosmetics. Excellent for collectors, restorers, or active shortwave listening. A nice example of Hallicrafters engineering.
  • Working Hallicrafters S-78 AM/FM communications receiver in very good condition. Classic 1950s vintage shortwave and broadcast receiver with solid performance and great cosmetics. Excellent for collectors, restorers, or active shortwave listening. A nice example of Hallicrafters engineering.
  • Working Hallicrafters S-78 AM/FM communications receiver in very good condition. Classic 1950s vintage shortwave and broadcast receiver with solid performance and great cosmetics. Excellent for collectors, restorers, or active shortwave listening. A nice example of Hallicrafters engineering.
  • Working Hallicrafters S-78 AM/FM communications receiver in very good condition. Classic 1950s vintage shortwave and broadcast receiver with solid performance and great cosmetics. Excellent for collectors, restorers, or active shortwave listening. A nice example of Hallicrafters engineering.
  • Working Hallicrafters S-78 AM/FM communications receiver in very good condition. Classic 1950s vintage shortwave and broadcast receiver with solid performance and great cosmetics. Excellent for collectors, restorers, or active shortwave listening. A nice example of Hallicrafters engineering.
  • Working Hallicrafters S-78 AM/FM communications receiver in very good condition. Classic 1950s vintage shortwave and broadcast receiver with solid performance and great cosmetics. Excellent for collectors, restorers, or active shortwave listening. A nice example of Hallicrafters engineering.
  • Working Hallicrafters S-78 AM/FM communications receiver in very good condition. Classic 1950s vintage shortwave and broadcast receiver with solid performance and great cosmetics. Excellent for collectors, restorers, or active shortwave listening. A nice example of Hallicrafters engineering.
  • Working Hallicrafters S-78 AM/FM communications receiver in very good condition. Classic 1950s vintage shortwave and broadcast receiver with solid performance and great cosmetics. Excellent for collectors, restorers, or active shortwave listening. A nice example of Hallicrafters engineering.
  • Working Hallicrafters S-78 AM/FM communications receiver in very good condition. Classic 1950s vintage shortwave and broadcast receiver with solid performance and great cosmetics. Excellent for collectors, restorers, or active shortwave listening. A nice example of Hallicrafters engineering.
  • Working Hallicrafters S-78 AM/FM communications receiver in very good condition. Classic 1950s vintage shortwave and broadcast receiver with solid performance and great cosmetics. Excellent for collectors, restorers, or active shortwave listening. A nice example of Hallicrafters engineering.
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Hallicrafters S-78, 1950–1951 Vintage Communications Receiver AM Broadcast & Shortwave Bands

  This receiver is in good condition and does work as I was able to tune in AM Broadcast and other band. It will likely need some attention and may be improved with alignment and tube replacement. The huge S-Meter works as well and is very unusual as Hallicrafters receivers usually had round smaller S-Meters,

 It is always prudent to replace the electrolytic capacitors before you put it into service'

 I am selling it as is, as described. If the shipping quote turns out to be more than the actual cost, I will refund the difference. Pick up can also be arranged. I am in NE Wisconsin.

Hallicrafters S-78 AM/FM Communications Receiver –Classic 1950s Hallicrafters S-78 tabletop receiver! This versatile unit covers the AM broadcast band plus multiple shortwave ranges, making it ideal for broadcast listening and casual DXing.Condition: good cosmetics with clean dial and decent cabinet; fully tested and working but can be improved with alignment and tube replacementPerfect for vintage radio enthusiasts, beginners in shortwave, or completing a retro station. A solid performer from one of the most respected names in communications gear.
 
 
The Hallicrafters S-78 is a 1950–1951 vintage tabletop receiver covering the AM broadcast band and shortwave frequencies. It is part of Hallicrafters’ post-WWII line of consumer and communications receivers, offering good sensitivity and audio quality for its era.
 
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Key Specifications and Features
  • Coverage: AM broadcast band + multiple shortwave bands (exact ranges typically include standard BC and several SW segments up to ~18 MHz or higher, depending on variant).
  • Circuit: Superheterodyne design with AM/FM reception capability on some bands (rare for the time in this price class).
  • Tubes: Approximately 7–8 tubes plus rectifier (exact complement varies slightly by production run).
  • Features: Bandspread tuning,  AVC, tone control, and solid Hallicrafters build quality. Designed for both broadcast listening and casual shortwave DXing.
  • Power: 115V AC.
It was marketed as an affordable yet capable receiver for home use, hams, and SWLs.
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