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                               Scorrier,
                              Redruth,
                                 Cornwall,  
                              TR16  5AW
                             UK
   
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Hacker

Like Roberts Hacker have a reputation for producing quality products, I personally prefer Hacker mainly because
they didn't use those nasty Mullard tuning modules, so they are much easier to repair. Their manuals give the diagram for the whole unit and not just the connections to a black box.

Manuals and information for digital download. You will receive a link to the download page by e mail

 

Model	Name	Item	Record Deck	Info	Price
500 Series	Centurion	Hi-Fi	Garrard SP25 MkIII Single Play	Manufacturers manual 44 Pages	£8.50
AL16	Serenade	Stereo Amplifier		Use RG16	--
AL42	Gondolier	Stereo Amplifier		Use GP42	--
GP15	Cavalier	Record Player	Garrard Auto-slim or Auto-slim De-Luxe AT6	Manufacturers manual 18 Pages	£8.00
GP19	Rambler	Record Player	Garrard SRP12	Manufacturers manual 11 Pages	£6.50
GP40	Serenade	Record Player	Garrard AT6 MkII or Garrard SP25	Manufacturers manual 30 Pages	£6.50
GP42	Gondolier	Record Player	Garrard 3000 or SP25	Manufacturers manual + Instructions 17 Pages	£6.50
GP45	Grenadier	Record Player	Garrard 2025TC or SP25 MkIII	Manufacturers manual 18 Pages Includes SA45 stereo amplifier	£6.50
GP46	Talisman	Record Player	BSR C141 or BSR P128	Manufacturers manual 16 Pages Includes SA46 stereo amplifier	£6.50
RG16	Serenade	Radio Gram	Garrard AT6 MkII or Garrard SP25	Manufacturers manual 11 Pages	£6.50
RP10	Herald	Radio		Manufacturers manual 19 Pages	£6.50
RP17	Mini-Herald	Radio		Manufacturers manual 16 Pages	£6.50
RP17A	Mini-Herald	Radio		Manufacturers manual 15 Pages	£6.50
RP18	Sovereign	Radio		Manufacturers manual + Instructions   23 Pages	£6.50
RP25	Sovereign II Mk2	Radio		Manufacturers manual + Service Sheet +Instructions 30 Pages	£6.50
RP25A	Sovereign II Mk2	Radio		Manufacturers manual + Service Sheet +Instructions 25 Pages	£6.50
RP30	Herald Mk II Mk 2	Radio		Manufacturers manual 26 Pages	£6.50
RP31	Herald	Radio		Manufacturers manual 26 Pages	£6.50
RP31SW	Herald	Radio		Manufacturers manual 26 Pages	£6.50
RP32	Marine Herald	Radio		Manufacturers manual 27 Pages	£6.50
RP33	Autocrat	Radio		Manufacturers manual 22 Pages	£6.50
RP34	Democrat	Radio		Manufacturers manual 16 Pages	£6.50
RP35	Herald Mk III Mk 3	Radio		Manufacturers manual 18 Pages	£6.50
RP36	Helmsman	Radio		Manufacturers manual + Service Sheet 35 Pages	£6.50
RP37	VHF Herald	Radio		Manufacturers manual + Service Sheet 30 Pages	£6.50
RP37A	VHF Herald	Radio		Manufacturers manual + Service Sheet 30 Pages	£6.50
RP38	Hunter	Radio		Manufacturers manual + Service Sheet 33 Pages	£6.50
RP38A	Hunter	Radio		Manufacturers manual + Service Sheet 32 Pages	£6.50
RP70	Ranger	Radio		Manufacturers  Service Sheet 4 Pages	£5
RP71	Harrier	Radio		Manufacturers manual + Service Sheet 19 Pages	£6.50
RP72 & RP72MB	Sovereign III	Radio		Manufacturers manual 32 Pages	£6.50
RP73	Autocrat Mk II	Radio		Manufacturers manual + Service Sheet 18 Pages	£6.50
RP74 RP74MB	Black Knight	Radio		Manufacturers manual 32 Pages	£6.50
RP75	Super Sovereign	Radio		Manufacturers manual 31 Pages	£6.50
RP75MB	Super Sovereign	Radio		Manufacturers manual 37 Pages	£6.50
RV14	Mayflower	Radio		Manufacturers manual 13 Pages	£6.50
RV20	Mayflower II	Radio		Manufacturers manual 19 Pages	£6.50
SA 45	Grenadier	Amplifier		part of GP45
SA46	Talisman	Amplifier		Part of GP46	--

RECORD DECKS

We have got most of the service information for the record decks used in the record players. Hacker players usually came with more than one deck option, because of this none of the manuals include the deck information. However if you need this information please email us. If we have got the information on your particular deck we will supply it at a much reduced cost if you have downloaded a record player manual in the last 14 days

The Hacker Centurion 500
 Was available in two versions, The GAN500 comprised of a 10 Watt per channel, transistor amp. with a Garrard SP25 III record deck, It was designed to work with any high quality 8 or 15 ohm speakers.
The GAR500 had the addition of a FM/VHF tuner and an optional stereo decoder could also be added if required.
Our manual also covers the Hacker GA500, GA500A & GA500A MkII

Hacker Cavalier GP15
Transportable record player, Mono valve/tube amplifier using a single ECL86 with a EZ80 rectifier. The power output was 7 Watts into an internal 10"x6" loudspeaker. The GP15 could be converted to stereo operation by replacing the mono pickup cartridge with a stereo one. and using in conjunction with a matching amplifier (GP15/ST) of similar construction.

Hacker Rambler GP 19
A Battery operated, truly portable record player,. With a 1.2 watt, 6 transistor amplifier. the amplifier is supplied with 18V and the deck motor is supplied from a separate 9V supply. The Rambler could be powered from 3 x PP9 batteries or 18 U2 cells when fitted with alternative battery containers and retaining panel.  

Hacker RG16 & GP40 Serenade
The RG16 is a mains operated Radio-gramophone. The tuner is FM only basically this unit is a combination of the Mayflower radio and the Cavalier record player.  the tuner line up is as follows, ECC85, RF and mixer osc., EF89, IF amp., EF80 (2) IF Amp and limiter, EB91 Detector and a EM84 Tuning indicator.

The amplifier consists of ECC83 as audio amp & cathode follower / tone control. 2 x ECL86s supply 10 Watts, to a wide range speaker unit made up from one 10" x 6" and 2 x 5" high note speakers. Again stereo record reproduction was obtained by adding another amplifier (AL16) and changing the pick up. The rectifier valve was a EZ81 although a EZ80 was used in the AL16 

The GP40 was almost identical to the RG16 except it didn't have a radio tuner.

Hacker Gondolier GP42
Is a mains operated record player, the power amp consists of 2x ECL86s in push-pull providing 7 watts into a 10"x6" speaker. the rectifier valve is a EZ80. Stereo adaption was by means of adding a AL42 amplifier and fitting a stereo pick up.
The record deck was a Garrard 3000 unit, this offered 4 speeds and could automatically play 7", 10" or 12" records. The Garrard SP25 was a single play unit with automatic lowering on the arm.  The 3000 unit was not adaptable for use with a 60Hz supply

Hacker Grenadier GP45
The GP45 record player has a 9 transistor amplifier supplying 7 Watts into a 10" x 6" loudspeaker. The Hacker Grenadier is available in two versions, the GP45/30 having a Garrard 2025Tc deck or a single player version using the SP25 MkIII unit. Stereo reproduction was available when used in conjunction with a SA45 amplifier.

Hacker Talisman GP46
The GP46 has as an output of 9 Watts provided by a class B amplifier with 6 transistors and a MPC8020A output IC
two versions are available with either a BSR C141 or a BSR P128 deck stereo was available with the addition of a SA46 amplifier. 

Hacker Herald RP10
A battery powered LW/MW AM transistor portable radio. having seven transistors and two diodes. Power is supplied by a single PP9 battery. There are provisions for an external car aerial and a tape recorder / high quality amplifier output.

Hacker RP 17 Mini-Herald
the RP17 was designed as a smaller lighter version of the Herald, 7 transistors and two diodes make up the circuit. outputs are supplied for tape/amp as well as a earpiece output in the side of the case. Metal rectifiers are used to stabilise the battery voltage, reducing distortion when the batteries are low and to prolong their useful life. Power comes from two PP7 batteries supplying 18V.  

Hacker 17A Mini-Herald
The 17A is a re-designed version of the RP17, the main differences are, Slightly larger case allowing the use of PP9 batteries, a new RF/IF board design and a re-designed transformer less amplifier board.

Hacker Sovereign RP18
The Sovereign is a AM/FM radio using 15 transistors plus 7 diodes. This radio uses two separate tuners using one set of controls. this increased the cost but has many advantages. the 1.2watt output is sent out to a 8"x5" speaker power is supplied by 2x PP9 batteries.

Hacker Sovereign II RP25 & RP25A
A battery operated AM/FM receiver again using separate tuners for AM and FM the RP25 & 25A are based on the RP18 Sovereign, The performance has been improved, as well as between station muting on FM a total of 17 transistors and 6 diodes supply 1.5 watts into a 8"x5" speaker. power is again from 2x PP9 batteries

Hacker Herald RP 30
the Rp30 is an updated version of the popular Herald RP10, Its design made it a high quality domestic receiver, the transformer less audio amplifier supplied 1.2Watts in to a large speaker to give a virtually distortion free sound.
The RP31SW is the same as the RP30 except that it has a SW band two extra transistors are used in the circuit and an external telescopic aerial is fitted to increase reception.

Hacker Marine Herald RP32
The RP32 is basically the same as the RP31 except for a few circuit changes, receiver coverage was also changed to cover the 70 to 200 Mtr band

Hacker Autocrat RP33
The RP33 is a high quality battery operated transistor receiver. Covering the LW/Mw broadcast bands. Provision has been made for in car operation by fitting extra screened aerial coils, fitting an external aerial socket. The internal ferrite rod aerial can be switched out of circuit. Output power is 1 Watt. Power is supplied by two PP9 battery.

Hacker Democrat RP34
the democrat is powered by 2 PP9 batteries. Coverage is for LW/MW power output is 1.5 Watts  into a 6"x4" speaker. 9 transistors and 1 diode make up the circuit. Provision has been made for connecting an external aerial for use in a car.

Hacker Herald Mk III RP35
The RP35 is an improved version of the RP30, with even better RF and Af circuit design. 10 Transistor, and 1 crystal diode make up the circuit. 1.5Watts of audio is fed into a 8"x 5" loudspeaker, Power is supplied by 2 PP9s

Hacker Helmsman RP36
the RP36 is an 11 transistor battery operated LW/MW portable. with 3 SW bands, with band spread on all bands. output power is 750mW the radio is supplied by 8 U2 cells. The helmsman has an external aerial socket, two internal ferrite rod aerials and a telescopic aerial for SW1 & 2

Hacker VHF Herald RP37 & RP37A
The RP37 is a battery operated FM only receiver. a total of 13 transistors and 4 diodes are used in the circuit. A switchable quiet tuning circuit is also incorporated to enable quiet tuning between stations. output is 1.5 watts power is supplied by 2 PP9 batteries. sockets include a car aerial socket The 37A has a different VHF tuner and IF board.

Hacker Hunter VHF RP38
the RP38 covers LW/MW and VHF the circuit uses 11 transistors and 4 diodes output is 1.5Watts power is supplied by 2 x PP9s. a socket is provided for use with a car aerial

Hacker Hunter VHF RP38A
The RP38A is an improved version of the RP38, using 12 transistors and 4 diodes the RP38A has an improved VHF tuner and amplifier and provides separate bass and treble controls

Hacker Ranger RP70
The RP70 is AM a battery operated portable receiver power is supplied by a PP9 battery, the circuit comprises of  9 transistor and 3 diodes. The tuning range is520-1620kHZ and 153-278kHZ power output is 800mW

Hacker Harrier RP71
FM only battery operated receiver power output is 1.3Watts, power is supplied by 2 PP9s connected in parallel. Power can also be supplied by an external 9V supply 5 transistors and 3 diodes make up the circuit but a TAD100 IC is used Mixer, Osc, IF amp, detector and audio driver power O/P is supplied by a matched pair of AC187 AC188

Hacker Sovereign III RP72
The RP72 covers LW/MW and FM, all transistor circuit all the features of the RP25B. Performance is very similar to the RP25B but circuit design has been updated. Power is supplied by 8x UU2 batteries, an external power socket has also been fitted.

Hacker Black Knight RP74
The RP74 is an FM only version of the RP72

RP72MB RP74MB
these receivers are the same as the non MB versions except that they have a built in 12Volt, stabilised power supply for mains/battery operation. The actual circuit used in the two radios are slightly different however!

Hacker Autocrat II RP73
The Autocrat Mk2 is a LW/MW receiver. It is an improved version of the RP33. intended primarily for home/car use, 5 Transistors,  and a TAD100, power comes from 2x PP9 batteries in parallel or an external power supply using the socket provided.

Hacker Super Sovereign RP75
The RP75 is a multi-band portable receiver, power is supplied by 8 U2 cells a socket is provided for an external 12V power source. two Short wave bands are covered as well as the usual MW/LW the Super Sovereign also covers FM. A tuning meter is also provided, along with AFC and electronic band spread. the line up consists of 15 transistors, 1 zener, 2 vericap and 4 standard diodes. the circuit also has
2 ICs these incorporate a further 22 transistors and 7 diodes.

Hacker Mayflower RV14
The Hacker 'Mayflower' Model RV14 is an eight-valve high quality VHF/FM table radio receiver for AC operation. Designed Primarily for the highest possible quality reproduction from a table receiver and for excellent appearance in a wooden cabinet, where emphasis has been given to showing the veneers to the best advantage. Provision is made for tape and gramophone facilities, as well as coupling to larger high fidelity speakers

Hacker Mayflower II RV20
The RV20 is an updated version of the RV14. Although the tuning range is slightly different. there are other differences including a heavier speaker.

Batteries

Some Hacker radios use UU2 cells, these are normal D cells, these are still commonly used today and are widely available. However PP9s are becoming harder and harder to find in the shops, and, I cant remember the last time I saw a PP7 gracing the supermarket shelf.

For this reason we keep a stock of PP7s & PP9s.