Hallicrafters S-20R Sky Champion Communications Receiver

[MAG315]

Great radio. I started out with a used S-120 back when I was a kid.

[wa4aos]

Very good demo is this great vintage receiver. It's no competition for today's receivers with good filtering but in it's day it was a decent receiver with loads of personality.

Good demonstration of various signal types.. THanks

[jrmcferren]

Picked one of these up at the local Hamfest during the auction. $50 with functional (electronic) restoration. The cabinet is in bad condition though.

[RecordGuy3434]

I have one of these... I just have to find a station that broadcasts in my area...

[billvet6]

Man I wish my S-20R was even 1/4 as good looking as this one. Nice.

[clagwell]

Love the sound of these old sets. Its a depth that solid state cannot replicate. Thanks for sharing.... now the hunt begins for an S-20R !

[1947dodgewf32]

I love the S-20R I have 5 of them. Also a regular S-20 and an SX-15. If your radio says the hallicrafters inc it is a prewar S-20R and if it says the hallicrafters co. its a post WWII unit. The logo right there in the center......

[batterymaker]

Beautiful set. I restored one of these a long time ago for someone.

[Destry7]

This radio is actually quite a "sleeper".

Better than the S-40s &

first of the series which culminated with the SX-110. Bare bones, but capably sensitive & good audio for a radio with a built-in speaker. Smooth tuning & can do a creditable job on AM. Quite amenable to CW also (with an ext. audio filter or Q-multiplier).

Not often seen in good condition, but well worth restoring.

[Nexarianz]

my father has one of these and boosted the audio circuits with stronger tubes, which burnt out the electrodynamic speaker... any ideas where i could find a replacement?

[watcher818]

Nice set I have 2 of them. One since 1969 as an Xmas gift. I wouldn't advise a clear coat overall. Use a 'cleaner wax' like Kit to shine and protect the origi fninsh.You can put a little clear over those decals, because they are so thin,The ANL may be fine, as only certain types of noise, such as car ignition , sharp spiked noise will be reduced. Atmospheric noise will not be reduced.Great set, I'm planning on recapping mine this year, as orig filters have fianally failed . Thanks for the vid..