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6th Sep 2019, 5:33 pm
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Nonode
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Worcestershire, UK.
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Mystery early '30s radio
Someone has sent me these pictures - to identify the set - but I can't!
The valve line up is AC/SG, AC/HL, AC/PEN and 43/1U. Anybody know? Thanks, Steve |
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6th Sep 2019, 5:51 pm
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Dekatron
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Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK.
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Re: Mystery early '30s radio
E.AR. if that is indeed a make. Noticed it on the speaker.
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6th Sep 2019, 7:37 pm
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Dekatron
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Re: Mystery early '30s radio
The transformer/loudspeaker looks very much like Earl Manufacturing Co:
https://americanradiohistory.com/hd2...search=%22earl manufacturing%22 Lawrence. |
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6th Sep 2019, 7:42 pm
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Dekatron
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Re: Mystery early '30s radio
I did think American.
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6th Sep 2019, 9:00 pm
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Heptode
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Re: Mystery early '30s radio
The socket marked "Gram" rather than the American "Phonograph" or "Phono" suggests that the target market was the UK
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6th Sep 2019, 9:05 pm
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Dekatron
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Re: Mystery early '30s radio
Just to clarify...Earl Manufacturing Co. is in England (Peckham)
Lawrence. |
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6th Sep 2019, 10:01 pm
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Nonode
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK.
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Re: Mystery early '30s radio
Presumably it was just the speaker assembly that was made by Earl of Peckham. For some reason the appearance and use of Mazda valves make me think it might be a Defiant (CWS) model. Just a feeling, nothing more definitive - sorry.
Alan |
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7th Sep 2019, 3:00 pm
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Nonode
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Re: Mystery early '30s radio
Thanks for the comments. The owner has written in with more information:
"The set is not American, as it has a 240 volt transformer in it. Rather curiously, the chassis is only secured to the case with three small wood screws at the back, leaving no attachment at the front. I suppose the control shafts keep it roughly secured! On the inside in chalk (rather faded) is 'JTB W8'. I have no idea what this means and the internet doesn't help. On the top of the tuner gang is a logo 'JB' - some sort of trade mark. But not one I have ever come across before. A photo is attached." |
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7th Sep 2019, 3:27 pm
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Nonode
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK.
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Re: Mystery early '30s radio
Jackson Brothers?
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7th Sep 2019, 4:24 pm
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Nonode
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK.
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Re: Mystery early '30s radio
The tuning condenser was made by Jackson Bros which suggests a maker that sourced parts from various sources - just like the speaker. May not help much I suppose.
Alan |
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