When I came across this one on eBay, I was just window shopping, looking for something that I had not seen before. I was immediately intrigued by its face and I knew that it was not like anything already in my collection. Listed at 24 pounds, I was not sure about paying shipping so I hesitated and the auction closed. But I couldn't stop thinking about it. It was burned on my brain.
Dimensions: Weight (approx.): 24 lbs.
transmitter/receiver
unknown
8-slot Power Adapter
none
There are always 2 ways to go with this...change the components to make the physics work out where what registers on the dial is correct...or change the dial.
Receiver is on the left and the transmitter is on the right. Note how the transmitter coil has wider windings . This is due to the high voltage needed for transmission.
From its appearance, this is a reused, 1930's toggle switch that is not connected to anything. Purely for show.
What else?
Relays are switches controlled by an electromagnet. It's like a transistor but with moving parts.
This is Hubert's crystal oscillator which resonates at the frequency of 6275 kilocycles (kc) or 6 MHz. It provides the frequency needed for the transmitter and the receiver but is not a currently approved ham band. It's from the 1950s with an adapter allows it to fit into the slot designed for the 1939 machine.
"Don't be vague ... ask for Sprague"
The top tube is a "cat eye" or cathode ray indicator tube. It is the tube in the brass eyelet on the front of the radio in the main picture. To see what it looks like when in use, please see This video from video blogger W1UJR.
Wax and paper capacitors of this era will need to be replaced with new ones before powering up.
Feel free to contact me if you have any information or experience with this equipment. I look forward to hearing from you!
Email: julyah@julyah.com
