WTB..

[Richard Carroll]

  Sean, be very careful ...the S38 series receivers all had AC-DC power
supplies with no isolating transformer and one side of the power cord is
always HOT to the 120vac line.  When the plug is inserted in one way, the hot
sideof the power line  is connected directly to the metal chassis and the
case, creating a definite shock, or even electrocution hazard if one happens
to sumultaneously touch ground, or any grounded metal object. Most of those
vintage tabletop radios have no polarity protection, and can be plugged in
either way. Later 2 wire cords had a larger pin on the ground side of the
power cord. There have been many cases of electrocution caused by this
long-abandoned power supply system.

73, Dick W0EX

Sean Pratt wrote:

> Just want to say, I'm new to the BA list, AND!  I'm looking for the Volume
> and Bandswitch knob for a Halicrafters S-38C.
>
> Also, on this radio I notice if you touch the volume pot and the chasis at
> the same time you get a shock...  Hmmmm..    Can someone tell me where to
> look for this problem?
>
> Sean
>
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