No more searching for expensive batteries, operate any 1920's
battery radio with the:
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Stancor NOS universal audio output transformer
model A-3870
Great for all Hi-Fi, stereo, and guitar tube amplifiers.
NOS in original box with
specs/instructions for proper application. Will match most popular
output tubes to 4, 8, & 16 ohm speakers.
Mfr Specs:
Push Pull 4K to 14K to voice coil
18 Watts
50 ma DC per side
Primary
is 565 ohms DC Resistance Center tapped.
Dimensions: 2 3/8" wide x 1 7/8" deep x 2" high
Mounting centers: 2 7/8"
Output
winding impedance depends on terminals used
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Remler Infradyne
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Vintage Radio Speaker Cables
authentic replica's, US made
New,
beautifully made just like the original with
soft, flexible cable with phone tips on one end
and terminal lugs on the other, 5' length.
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Radiola 103 Speaker
grille cloth replica
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Radiola 100B Speaker
grille cloth replica
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Vintage Philco Sign
large, flat sign from the 1940s (or '50s?)
For indoor use, this would have been hung on the wall of a Philco
dealer. All original, superb condition made of Masonite. It's in
near mint condition with one small scratch blemish in the paint
just above the "O" in Philco.
Measures 33 x 14"
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Heathkit CR-1 Crystal Radio
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1953 "Pin-Up Girl" - Radio
business calendar
"MOTORADIO" Seattle WA.
Nice vintage calendar that's been professionally framed in
glass & a metal frame. There are some blems at the top and
bottom of the picture. They appear to be water spots, likely from
condensation while in storage. They do not detract from the
beautiful artwork of the "Rarin' To Go" cowgirl's picture
or the rest of the calendar.
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to enlarge & show measurements.
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Tubes
I have thousands of them from the early 1920's - 1970's including
rare collector tubes, tubes for audio, radio,
television, early European as well
a few audiophile types. Too many to list,
Contact me for your needs.
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listed
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Motorola Lazy Boy
remote unit
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National Radio
small UHF receiver
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Tung-Sol
small, vintage tube & tool caddy
I suspect this is from the 1930s or '40s.
In beautiful condition, these are usually badly beat-up.
This one has not seen much use or was in the care of a very
careful technician who treasured and cared for his equipment. It
even includes the key to the locking latches and his Tung-Sol
pocket protector.
Very sturdy and lightweight, made of
black phenolic with steel corner pads,
Measurements (approx): 17 x 10 x 7"" Shipping weight (estimated): 10#
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Knobs I have thousands of vintage
radio & TV knobs from the 1920's - '50's. If you are seeking knobs, please keep in
mind that it takes time to search for them so don't expect that
they will be available for a couple of bucks. My time is usually
more valuable than the knobs. If you are not willing to pay a
minimum of $20.00 + postage, please don't ask me to spend my time
searching. I can rarely find a knob by a model number, so when
inquiring, please provide and image of the knob/s you are seeking
and the shaft size & shape
(IE 1/4", spline hole) are necessary.
Discount
pricing on multiple knob purchase. Contact
me for your needs.
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Scien-Tifico unusual novelty crystal radio
from Scientific Products of Indianapolis,
postage label dated 1953
This rare piece comes with it's original shipping box and
accessories which include the ground wire antenna, &
insulators. It's made to wear around your neck by means of a
stretchable neck cable (it looks like a brown wire in the image).
It does not use a headphone, rather it features a built-in
transducer that serves as a tiny speaker. There are no instruction
papers.
Measures 2 7/8" diameter, 3/4" thick.
I've owned this for many years and it did work when I tried it
more than 20 years ago.
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Blue Mirror Glass
for the 16" Reproduction Sparton "Blue Bird"
16" diameter cobalt blue mirror that will fit the early version of
the replica "Blue Bird". Perfect condition.
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Measurements: 16"
Approx. shipping dimensions (when properly packaged): 20 x 20 x 5 Shipping weight (estimated): 8#
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Balkite
Early Battery Charger
small trickle charger from the 1920s
These were used to keep either your
radio's "A" battery or a typical 6 volt car battery charged. The
glass jar (with the proper electrodes in place) was filled with a
solution of sodium tetra borate (Borax) which service as the
charger's rectifier.
This devise has not been tested and
is sold as found, as-is
New replacement 89t plug-in
monophonic cartridge/stylus assembly that fits most of the Audiotronix, Califone,
Newcomb and many other record players of the 60's - 70's era.
Raytheon Clock
made by Pam Clock Co.
from the '50's
From my collection, this hung on my wall for
last 10 years. It looked so great when I purchased it, I just
bought in home and hung it. When, I decided recently to offer it
for sale, I remembered why I had not plugged it in. The cheap
plastic motor cover on the rear was damaged. When I attempted to
repair it I discovered the motor was also damaged. The replacement
Pam clock motors (yes, the original types are still available) is
a bit larger and more substantial than the cheap one that was
originally in this clock.
I did not want to place one of those common
$3.00 quartz battery motors in this piece, so I purchased a new
Pam motor and spent the next two days figuring out how to
house it. I found the perfect solution and from the way it worked
out, it looks (unless given a close inspection) very kosher.
Keeps good time, runs silent and other than
the new motor and rear housing, all original.
measures 15 x 15"
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6L6 calibration
verification check tube
For use to determine if your
Mutual Conductance tube tester is
properly calibrated.
What is a calibration tube?...Please
Read before
ordering
Note;
the brand and bulb style may be different than the one pictured
(some may be glass).
BE SURE & SPECIFY the MODEL
of your tube tester when placing your order.
$69.00* + Priority Mail
($6.00 USA). International shipping may require additional (or less)
postage to what PayPal will calculate
(I will invoice for any additional required postage or
refund an overpayment).
*My
price for this tube will vary from time to time according to my cost.
Although it is a challenge these days, I do wish
to keep my operation profitable.
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New section
Fuse Lamps for
Hickok Tube Testers < click for more
details
This is the finest polish for plastic that I have found,
originally formulated to clean and polish the old Bakelite
telephones. Works great on Catalin, Bakelite, Plaskon, and most
plastics. Use after *rubbed
out with "Blue Magic" (see below). 7 oz aerosol
This is also an excellent final polish for wood radio cabinets.
*rubbing out with "Blue Magic" is not always
necessary, use caution when doing so on Bakelite. For more info sure read my notes on;
Cleaning/Polishing Bakelite & Catalin.
EICO CRT Test Adaptor for testing CRT's with your tube tester Made for EICO tube testers but with a little knowledge,
understanding and figuring, it can be used on any tube tester. NOS
in original box.
1 available for standard based early CRT's such as 10BP4,
12LP4 and others CRT's with the early DuoDecar base as used
with nearly all CRT's in the late 1940's - mid '50s. $24.95 + Priority Mail
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EICO CRT Test Adaptor for testing CRT's with your tube tester Made for EICO tube testers but with a little knowledge,
understanding and figuring, it can be used on any tube tester. NOS
in original box.
1 available for the 110 degree CRT's that were introduced in
the late 1950s. $24.95 + Priority Mail
Vintage Looking No. 6 "A" battery labels make your 1920's battery radio look and operate
with authentic looking batteries.
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Pepsi Bottle Radio Decal set
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Tube Tester Line Adjust Rheostat - NOS for Hickok, Heathkit and others. 250 ohm/25 watt
wire wound.
Most tube testers specify a 200 -
250 ohm
25 watt wire wound control used in the Power transformer primary. This 250 ohm
I offer will work just fine for either.
NOTE:
these are becoming hard to find and my supply is limited.
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Hickok Roll Chart Gear replacement roll chart gear for Hickok tube testers
Reproduction roll chart gear,
fits most Hickok tube testers. Tough, made with industrial
quality resin impregnated with fiberglass.
You will often find this gear with
missing or broken teeth. There is a good reason for that and if
you just replace the gear, you are also likely to break the new
one.
REASON: the original roll
charts on the early models were often updated to include the
ever increasing number of new tubes. When the new, longer chart
was installed, this made made the spooled chart thicker and
prone to lock up near the end of their travel. So the operator
would attempt to force movement of the chart by simple brute
force (with accompanying sore thumb) or employed the aid of a
screwdriver or other tool. This force, of course would often
result in damaging the gear.
Prognosis: the chart was
installed incorrectly (too tight) or the original
wood roll chart spools were a bit too large in diameter to
accommodate the new roll charts.
Solution: install new,
(smaller diameter) wood spools when replacing the broken gear. You
can get nice straight wood dowels at a good hardware store. Make
sure they are straight and use a lathe to drill new end holes. I
find the 1/2" diameter size works best when using the updated,
long, comprehensive updated roll charts.
Tip: you will have to
carefully drill out the small rivet that holds the gear in
place. Then use the correct size machine screw & nut to replace
the rivet if you don't have a replacement rivet.
WARNING!
after replacing the gear, if your chart does not roll
freely from end to end and you force it, the new gear is
very likely to break. NOTE: colors will vary
NOTE: THESE ARE TO USE A WD11 in a
UV SOCKET
The best use is for an adaptor to test WD11's. Also for those of you who collect Kilbourne &
Clark Stuff or have an abundance of WD11's you want to make
use of in a UV socket. Only 2 left!.NOTE, *box not included, I've sold all the one's I had with the
box.
Adaptor - Vintage,
UX socket to
UV-199.
Use to test
UV-199 tubes or to install
'V99's in
UV or
UX
sockets.
6 available NOTE, since I have more than
1 of these, the photo may not be of the one you get.
Hickok CR-1 CRT test adaptor (used) for testing CRT's using your tube tester
Adaptor plugs into the the Octal socket of
Hickok tube testers (can be used on other brands as well).
Includes my Re-Mastered
reprint of the set-up instruction chart
(not shown). Also includes the 110 degree CRT conversion adaptor
(shown in foreground).
If you have the adaptor and missing the
instructions, I offer re mastered reprint which can be can
be ordered sedately by clicking
here.
I have thousands of them from the early 1920's - 1970's including
rare collector tubes, tubes for audio, radio,
television, early European as well
a few audiophile types. Too many to list, 
