Hacker Hunter VHF RP38A restoration

Completely restored Hacker Hunter for Mike. This has had the works. Full amplifier rebuild, electrolytics replaced, dial plate and knobs polished and the sides finished with beeswax polish. A great example of the Hacker Hunter RP38A which is considered to be one of the best sounding portables ever made. Thanks for watching

[@grahamtownsend3751]

Minty fresh Graham, very nice job. Makes it all worthwhile.

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Graham. It was one of the best I’ve seen

[@SweeneyTTodd]

Very nice job Graham I like that variant with the stripe grill and rounded handle (rather than the square handle) rola speaker rather than the goodmans , and i'm a fan of white printed dial face Thanks for sharing Best regards Shaun

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Shaun. I know you like these and have a few lying about 😉

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Wow looks new Graham. Super job.

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Simon

[@TheRadiogeek]

Wonderful job on that radio. It’s absolutely gorgeous and sounds very nice as well. I’m a big fan of the Hacker radios but something like that is almost impossible to find in the states. Love your channel! Keep up the good work! 👏🏻👍❤️📻

[@Radiocruncher]

That is very much for your kind comments. I have sent radios to the States before for customers but the shipping, customs etc make it very difficult and costly. Glad you like the channel. Regards Graham

[@TheRadiogeek]

@@Radiocruncher yes the shipping is high. I was looking at a Roberts radio on Etsy located in the UK. The radio was $135 and shipping was $107!

[@raceingdemon6464]

Superb Job As Always Graham Have 2 Myself One With The Coloured Dial Face And One With The White Dialface Plus 2 Different Grills And Tone Controls And Handles a Good Honest Radio Graham !! Thanks For Uploading Stay Safe Regards mike

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks very much Mike. They are great sounding radios and like you say there’s a lot of differences and variants

[@nigeljefferies8713]

Better than new. Well done Graham

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Nigel

[@paulcollins9839]

It looks brand NEW, I wouldn't want to part with it, lovely job Graham

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Paul. I seriously considered keeping it

[@derricktaffman3887]

Lovely job Graham. Mike will be well pleased with that one. 👍👍👍

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Derrick. It went up to Northern Ireland and Mike was very pleased

[@mikeatlantis6843]

Excellent job on the Hunter rp38a.its my favourite version of the Hunter with the one piece handle and the bullet proof grille.have the same one here but with the green lettering on the dial.they sound superb and the new owner is going to be over the moon when he receives it.best regards Mike

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Mike. I also like this version with the solid grille. They do sound lovely. The new owner was very pleased

[@b.2221]

Stunning sums up your talents in exemplary detail 👍 Tam.

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Tam

[@Tobinindustrial]

Wow, this looks like a new old stock out of box Graham. Congratulations on an awesome restore.

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Andy. It did take a lot of time and effort but well worth it

[@WILDGEESE399]

Looks good graham

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@richardyardley5127]

Beautiful set. Looks brand new! ☺

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Rich

[@timothynorris4288]

Looking and sounding fantastic, regards, Tim

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Tim

[@hamandshortwaveradioirelan4773]

Stunning restoration, thanks for sharing

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks very much

[@zx8401ztv]

Loverly restoration graham, it looks new again :-D We have so many computers around our homes, airways pollution :-(

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Harvey. It did turn out very well. There is so much electrical noise in our homes these days. These old sets weren’t built with that in mind

[@Andrewausfa]

Nice job Graham, looks superb.

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Andrew. It came up really well

[@daverhodes362]

Such a nice looking set, good work.

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks very much Dave.

[@mrriggy]

Looks stunning. Amazing work. I have just bought an RP38A from eBay (untested) that 'looks' like it could be a good contender for restoration. Do you offer a service for this? I receive it next week and will test. But I'd like to either learn to restore it - bit of a learning curve - but also happy to pay someone who already knows what they're doing! The reason I have bought one is that my late Grandfather had one and I remember it well in his house that I spent a lot of time in. I miss him greatly and wanted to re-establish this part of his character in my life today.

[@Radiocruncher]

Hi. I’d be happy to restore it for you. I’ve done a lot of these and they are usually pretty straightforward. If you want to have a god at some of it then I can help with advice if necessary. Drop me an email to [e-mail]

[@danielrussell446]

Looks a million dollars graham well done

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Daniel. I did feature it on my channel but this video was unpublished so thought I would pop it on

[@mikeatlantis6843]

Excellent job on the Hunter rp38a Graham, looks like brand new.this is my favourite hunter model with the one piece handle and bullet proof grille.i have the same one but mine has the green lettering in the dial.the new owner is going to be over the moon when he receives it.

[@marcoberti3432]

Looks perfect. But are you turning the tuning knob clockwise to move the pointer to the left ?

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Marco. Yes it’s a bit weird but that’s how they are

[@stephenhall6595]

Notice your BBC Local is still on Medium Wave as well as FM

[@Radiocruncher]

Yes BBC radio Devon

[@stephenhall6595]

Lost mine on medium wave last year

[@DJ_Cthulhu]

Nice :)

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks Ninja

[@vintagecameras9623]

cool

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks

[@alunroberts1439]

Got one today not much wrong with mine do I re cap or leave as 100% as was well dose need new battery connectors

[@Radiocruncher]

If it sounds fine then leave then be. If you start getting distortion and high battery drain then that’s the time to do them

[@David-kd7vl]

I'm trying to find a potentiometer for mine my trebble is not working apart fro. That radio is ok. Any ideas where I can get one anybody ?

[@indianradio3976]

I want one rear radio

[@Radiocruncher]

Rear?

[@حسامجعفر-د6ث]

لدي واحد

[@Radiocruncher]

They are very good radios