The model shown here was the first
of the Hallicrafters S-38 line, which continued from 1946 through
1949. This was Hallicrafters' entry level receiver and sold
for $39.50 in 1947. It introduced many thousands of people to
shortwave and CW listening. It is compact in size, weighing
in at 11 pounds and is 12 7/8 inches wide by 6 7/8 inches high by 7
7/8 inches deep. It incorporates many of the features
found in its more expensive brothers. It has four tuning bands
ranging from .54 Mhz to 32 Mhz, CW pitch control adjustable from the
front panel, A.N.L. and a self-contained PM dynamic speaker. This
is the only model of the series that has 6 tubes, noise blanker and a
CW pitch control. These features were taken off all the
later models as a cost-control measure.
The Hallicrafters S-38 receiver is housed in a
steel cabinet with a rich satin black finish. The speaker
grill in the top is made of airodized steel. The chassis is cadmium
plated. Lettering is in gray and the switch knobs are
red.
This receiver is in very nice original condition. The paint and knobs
are original, and it has the original back cover (often missing since it
is made of cardboard). It also has the original Hallicrafters paper
label on the bottom of the radio.
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