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SERVICE - SERVICE REFERENCE - INDEXES
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John F. Rider Service manual Vol. II Radio Treatise Co. 8X11 1929 HC 234 EARLY version G -
lots of text, troubleshooting tips and schematics. Covers have some damage to the spine, inside covers suffer also but contents are very good. $50.00

Master Index to Sams Photofact 1982 Howard W. Sams 8X11 1982 SC 192 covers folders 1>2000 VG $15.00

Most Often Needed RADIO DIAGRAMS Supreme/Beitman 8X11 1941 SC 192 Vol.. 4, 1941 Radio VG
$15.00

Most Often Needed RADIO DIAGRAMS Supreme/Beitman 8X11 1941 SC 240 Vol.. 1, 1926 - 1938 Radio AN
$15.00

Most Often Needed RADIO DIAGRAMS Supreme/Beitman 8X11 1959 SC 192 Vol..R-19, 1959Radio VG
$15.00

Most Popular RADIO DIAGRAMS Supreme/Beitman 8X11 1940 SC 208 EARLY VERSION w/pictures on front Vol.., 1940 Radio VG $20.00

Official Radio Service Manual Vol IV Gernsback 9x12 1934 SC w/index (1931- 34  VG
$45.00

PF Index No. 35 Howard W. Sams 8X11 1952 SC 120 index 1-35 plus lots of articles and advertising VG $10.00

Riders index Vol.. I-IX (1-9) John F. Rider 8X11 1938 SC 200* Index only G $10.00

Riders index Vol.. XV (15) John F. Rider 8X11 1947 SC 208 PLUS how it works on alignment, recording & 15 more articles VG+ $15.00

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REFERENCE MANUALS/HANDBOOKS

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American Electricians Handbook T. Croft/McGraw-Hill 5X7 1942 5th edition SB 1634 spine joint & hinge are damaged but intact G $12.00

Colleting old Radios & Crystal sets Max Alth/Wallace-Homestead 8X11 1977 SC 76 great photos, articles and reference data VG+ $20.00

Dial Cord Stringing Guide SAMS DC-3 5X8 1954 1st edition SC 100* VG- $15.00

Lefax Radio Handbook Dr. J. H. Dellinger 4X7 1924 bound SC 187 general info on radio, receiver to transmitter, well illustrated VG+ $25.00

Mallory Radio Service Encyclopedia fifth edition 10.5 x 8.5 1946 SC 4th printing 480 provided tube line-up, model number + other data VG $30.00 (shipping weight 3#)

MYE Technical Manual Mallory 8X11 1942 SC 8th printing 407 the ultimate service data reference book VG+ $30.00

Oregon Amateur Radio Call Book Electra-Tech/OARA 7X8 1967 SC 90 includes a few pages of Portland, OR radio advertising VG $10.00

Practical Radio Communications Nilson & Hornung McGraw-Hill 6X9 1935 1st edition HC 758 wrinkle on rear cover VG $30.00

QCWA 1970 -1971 year book Mamaroneck, NY 6X9 1971 SC 105 includes call letters, names & addresses VG $20.00

Radio Handbook the editors of Radio 7X10 1940 7th edition HC 608 similar format as ARRL handbook some damage to spine cover G- $25.00

Radiotron Designer's Handbook Wireless Press/RCA 6X9 1941, 3dr edition,  4th impression HB 351 VG $20.00

Radiotron Designer's Handbook Wireless Press/RCA 6X9 1941, 4th edition,  1952  HB G
$55.00

RCA Battery Handbook HB-20 Vol.1 RCA 5X7 1954 RB-NB 310* small ring binder, loose leaf note book VG $20.00

The Radio Amateur's Handbook ARRL 7X10 1968 55th SC 612+ cover slightly worn, dog eared VG $15.00

The Radio Engineering Handbook K. Henney/McGraw-Hill 5X7 1941 3rd edition SB 945 VG $20.00

Theory of Radio Communication J.T. Filgate/Radio Design Pub. 6X9 1928 HB 251 John Filgate was and instructor in the US Army Signal School VG+ $28.00

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TRAINING MANUALS/LESSONS

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Case Histories of TV Field Problems Philco Service Dept. 8X11 1949 LL 11 sub title: "a practical course in television servicing VG+ $10.00

Color DeVRY Technical Institute (deforest affiliate) 5X8 early 50's SC 125* 5 lessons, excellent reference & photos of early color TV equip. VG $40.00

DE FOREST'S: Radio-Television-Sound DeForest's Training, Inc... 7X11 mid-early 30's* LL w/binder 560 pages a very early television training course dealing with scanning disc and early electronic TV. 2 courses 20 lessons ea. 1st deals with radio & sound, 2nd with early TV. some page edges are frayed   $100.00

Development of the Television Picture Philco Service Dept. 8X11 1949 LL 8 sub title: "a practical course in television servicing VG+ $10.00

Modern Television Course DeForest Training Inc. .TPC series 5X8 5X9 600* 20 lessons covering advanced television transmitting/receiving VG $50.00

Projection television Philco Service Dept. 8X11 1949 LL 16 sub title: "a practical course in television servicing VG+ $10.00

Radio & Television Institute (home study) RTI, Chicago 8X11 1929 LL 368 pages 2
3 lessons, approx. 16 pages ea. covers all areas of early radio & Television except basic electronics. Last 2 lessons cover early scanning disc television $50.00

Radio Manufacturer's Service lesson 3 Philco Service Dept. 6X9 mid 30's* PA 16 sub title: "Aerials" VG+ $7.50

Radio Manufacturer's Service lesson 4 Philco Service Dept. 6X9 mid 30's* PA 16 sub title: "Increasing serviceman's Income" VG+ $7.50

Radio Manufacturer's Service lesson 6 Philco Service Dept. 6X9 mid 30's* PA 12 sub title: "operating & adjustment of compensating condensers" VG+ $7.50

Radio Manufacturer's Service lesson 8 Philco Service Dept. 6X9 mid 30's* PA 28 sub title: "noise elimination" VG+ $7.50

Radio Systems DeForest Training Inc. FDM series 5X8 late 40's early 50's SC 600* 20 lessons covering all areas of the basics of radio/electronics VG $50.00

Radio/Television Course DeForest Training Inc.. LSH series 5X8 late 40's early 50's SC 500* 15 lessons covering all areas radio-television transmitting/receiving VG $40.00

Radio/Television Course DeForest Training Inc.. TSM series 5X8 late 40's early 50's SC 500* 18 lessons covering all areas radio-television transmitting/receiving VG $40.00

Television Commercial Trades Institute, Chicago 8X11 1950 LL 100 pages
5 lessons (1-5) 20 pages ea. beautifully illustrated w/photos of early equipment EXCELLENT REFERENCE MATERIAL $20.00

Television Broadcasting Today Philco Service Dept. 8X11 1949 LL 7 sub title: "a practical course in television servicing VG+ $10.00

Television Course Howard W. Sams editorial staff 8X11 1948 LL w/binder 1st printing 200 a complete TV course, first version of this excellent course VG $50.00

Television Course Howard W. Sams editorial staff 8X11 1948 LL w/binder 1st printing 12 first lesson of this excellent course VG $7.50

Television Course Howard W. Sams editorial staff 8X11 1969 3rd edition SC 192 a complete TV course, some illustrations in color VG $20.00

Television Receiver Circuit Analysis Philco Service Dept. 8X11 1949 LL 30 sub title: "a practical course in television servicing G $10.00

Televisions Receiver Alignment Philco Service Dept. 8X11 1949 LL 19 sub title: "a practical course in television servicing VG+ $10.00

The Aerial Philco Service Dept. 8X11 1949 LL 29 sub title: "a practical course in television servicing VG+ $10.00

The Mathematics of Radio John F. Rider 8X11 1929 SC 126 Vol. I of "The Service Man's Manual" G $5.00

The Television Test Pattern Philco Service Dept. 8X11 1949 LL 8 sub title: "a practical course in television servicing VG+ $10.00

TV Troubleshooting & Repair Guidebook R.G. Middleton, a Rider Publication 8X11 1954 1st edition SC 156 servicing techniques for the experienced technician G
$20.00

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