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Lot # 37 - (Update) Vintage Hallicrafters Model S-85 Communications Receiver
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Pickup Instructions: | |
| Start Date/Time: | 27-Oct-2025 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 03-Nov-2025 7:36:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$73.00 |
| Highest bidder: | Jkdrummer |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
Up for auction is a magnificent piece of ham radio history: the Hallicrafters Model S-85, a 1954 icon revered by shortwave and amateur radio operators. With its rugged build and timeless styling, this unit offers both aesthetic charm and functional nostalgia. Whether destined for a shelf or the airwaves, it’s ready to tune into a new chapter. The unit may require an external antenna for use and an external antenna is not included. The unit powers on. The speaker is functional but going through a frequency sweep yields nothing but static (which could be due to the location of testing or because the unit lacks a functional antenna. Unit is sold as is and may require service. Coverage: 538 kHz to 34 MHz (AM, CW, standard broadcast, shortwave, amateur bands) Circuit: 7-tube superheterodyne Speaker: Built-in Alnico V Controls: Full-range tone, sensitivity, AVC, receive-standby switch Extras: Automatic noise limiter, front panel headphone jack Condition: Remarkably preserved for its age. bandspread knob is missing a fragment and it is missing. This does not affect functionality. Historical Significance: A beloved “radioman’s radio” from the golden age of ham radio Use Case: Ideal for collectors, restorers, or vintage radio enthusiastsTechnical Features
Collector Appeal
Dimensions : 19 in L x 10 in W x 10 in H
Auction History
Highest bidder is Jkdrummer
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Nov-2025 7:28:15 PM | $73.00 | Jkdrummer |
| 03-Nov-2025 7:28:15 PM | $72.00 | 98023 |
| 03-Nov-2025 7:21:38 PM | $69.00 | Jkdrummer |
| 03-Nov-2025 7:21:38 PM | $68.00 | 98023 |
| 03-Nov-2025 7:21:29 PM | $63.00 | Jkdrummer |
| 03-Nov-2025 7:21:29 PM | $62.00 | 98023 |
| 03-Nov-2025 5:14:43 PM | $52.00 | Jkdrummer |
| 03-Nov-2025 5:14:43 PM | $51.00 | UMoon |
| 03-Nov-2025 5:14:30 PM | $47.00 | Jkdrummer |
| 03-Nov-2025 5:14:30 PM | $46.00 | UMoon |
| 03-Nov-2025 3:10:47 PM | $36.00 | Jkdrummer |
| 28-Oct-2025 12:02:42 PM | $11.00 | UMoon |
| 28-Oct-2025 12:02:42 PM | $10.00 | bears_mom |
| 27-Oct-2025 11:13:56 PM | $6.00 | UMoon |
| 27-Oct-2025 7:21:18 AM | $5.00 | Mkpow1988 |
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