Rare Vintage Hammarlund HQ-170 One Seventy Communications Receiver Tube Radio

Description

Powers on and produces sound but I couldn't figure out how to tune into any particular broadcasts.  The power switch seems to have a spotty connection as you have to hold it slightly farther left of the on position for the lights to come on and sound to come out.  The clock seems to operate just fine in any power position.  The slot depth control is missing a screw on the left so it's a little loose, but easily fixable.  The metal chassis shows some surface wear on the top but nothing a fresh coat of spray paint couldn't solve.  The plastic lens on the clock and carrier level meter are cracked as you can see in the pictures.
I must confess I'm not quite sure how to work this thing so not being able to tune into a signal may just be operator error.  However this is an old piece of equipment and it will likely need some adjustments/cleaning and or servicing for it to be fully functional.  I simply have too many projects at the time to take this on.  With a little TLC this would be a beautiful machine!
Considering this item likely needs some sort of servicing to be fully functional, it is being sold AS IS and returns will not be accepted.  Please take this into consideration before you buy.