cta
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posted on January 22, 2006 04:46:08 PM new
I remember (many moons ago) that you pointed someone to a vintage Tube Radio identification website and I thought I saved it as a bookmark/favorite, but cannot locate it. Do you remember the site I'm referring to?
I have a couple of old Bakelite tube radios that I need to do some research on before I sell them. I also have a bunch of "new" old stock unused tubes still in their boxes and a tube tester to research as well.
I sure would appreciate any help you or anyone else can offer on the subject.
Hi Ralphie Ol' Boy... Hope Tom is spoiling you rotten!
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tOMWiii
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posted on January 22, 2006 04:59:16 PM new
This was my favorite:
http://radioatticarchives.com/
Although Ralphie remembers a GERMAN site that has all info on just about EVERY radio every made...Can't remember the name of it...MAYBE Sparky does?
RALPHIE found it! I thought it was GERMAN, but it's SWISS!
http://www.radiomuseum.org/
Actually, HE didn't find ANYTHING because ole LARDASS is laying in a corner of the kitchen, SNORING UP A STORM!
How can such a small BEAST make so MUCH noise??
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tOMWiii
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posted on January 22, 2006 05:13:18 PM new
cta:
Be sure to offer them WORLDWIDE, as the EUROs and JAPANESE will pay TOP DOLLAR for any ole piece of junk you can imagine...
BTW: who's the pup-pup? He's BEAUTIFUL...
 "And then that little jerk Ralphie convinced all the sheep-herders to build a roller-skating rink!"
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sparkz
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posted on January 22, 2006 05:35:18 PM new
Get ready to bite the bullet and cough up double listing fees for that tube tester. You'll want to list it in the same category as the radios, and also over in Business and Industrial in the test equipment category. And as Tom says, open it up internationally. My last tube tester went to Great Britain, but the Japanese are likely to blow the rest of the bidders out of the water also. Don't pack it till the auction ends. You'll need access to the setup chart that comes with it. You will be receiving emails wanting to know if it tests specific types of tubes.
If Murphy's law is correct, everything East of the San Andreas Fault will slide into the Atlantic
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aroundtheworldtreasures
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posted on January 22, 2006 08:02:46 PM new
Hi cta,
I have a brother-in-law that collects old radios and is always looking for new tubes. He owned his own tv-radio repair years ago, and now he is into collecting. He may be interested in what you have. Do you know if the tubes are all for the same brand radio? I will call him and direct him to this site, and he can post his questions, and or advise if he wants. I know some tubes go for a lot of money, and like anything else, not much money at all. If they are really hard to find...you could do very well.
Pattie
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niel35
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posted on January 23, 2006 06:27:50 AM new
You all got me thinking - I tossed an old radio that my dh had, on the "garage sale" pile. Just retrieved it and it was made by Hallicrafters Co a subsidiary of Northrup. On the back it sez Model S-240 Japan. Anybody know anything about it?
neva
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sparkz
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posted on January 23, 2006 09:46:34 AM new
Niel...In addition to the standard broadcast band, what other frequencies does it tune? Also, does it work and what is the cosmetic condition? Hallicrafters is a very collectable and sought after brand. In their time, they were among the top shortwave and communications receiver manufacturers in the world.
If Murphy's law is correct, everything East of the San Andreas Fault will slide into the Atlantic
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jacob360
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posted on January 23, 2006 03:50:03 PM new
Hi - The German site is radiomuseum.org. It's a full of valuable info. Good luck.
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jacob360
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posted on January 23, 2006 03:59:33 PM new
Oops, didn't notice that Tom recalled the above site. You might also try nostalgiaair.org and ESRC (electron-tubes.com). ESRC sells tubes, so you could determine the value of yours from their price list.
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niel35
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posted on January 23, 2006 05:24:38 PM new
Hey Sparky - my dh used it for weather mostly. it is AM FM, BFO and I don't know what all.
on the front it says Solid State
S W3
S W2
S W1
On and back it says in the left hand corner
ANTENNA
AM FM and thenit had some buttons
Has a serial number
then over to the right it says TUNER OUTPUT EXT. SPRK/PHONE and has some holes for that.
then on the right it says 115V AC 60 CPS 7.5W
I will try to take a picture of it and send
neva
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niel35
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posted on January 23, 2006 05:27:20 PM new
Also it is in excellent cosmetic condition with a woodgrain and silver metalic trim.
The metal buttons on the front are for volume,
tone, radio selection, and fine tuning.
tnx for your help
n
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sparkz
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posted on January 23, 2006 05:41:41 PM new
Niel...That radio sounds like a real sleeper. Solid state Hallicrafters are very desireable. The BFO switch is for the beat frequency oscillator. It allows you to tune in CW (morse code) and single sideband signals. Please get a couple pictures up. A close up of the tuning dial would be helpful.
If Murphy's law is correct, everything East of the San Andreas Fault will slide into the Atlantic
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paloma91
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posted on January 23, 2006 06:06:41 PM new
I know that most people don't live in this area but here we go. There is an old 40+ year old electronics store located in San Mateo, California. The name: San Mateo Electronics. It has a tube tester and sells tubes for radios, old televisions etc. Anyway, the last time I was in there, it was still there! My dad used to go down there with a bunch of tubes, test 'em and bring home the new ones. I hope this helps someone
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niel35
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posted on January 23, 2006 06:42:53 PM new
OK, Sparkz - will take some pics tomorrow and get them on. Many tnx for the info
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niel35
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posted on January 24, 2006 05:10:24 PM new
Hey Sparkz - have about 7 pics - should I post them on here????
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niel35
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posted on January 24, 2006 05:13:37 PM new
well, will do a few until I hear from you
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niel35
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posted on January 24, 2006 05:15:14 PM new
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niel35
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posted on January 24, 2006 05:16:45 PM new
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niel35
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posted on January 24, 2006 05:17:58 PM new
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leads
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posted on January 24, 2006 05:20:46 PM new
We have sold some of this in the military, nautical areas,and short wave radio folks too. It was awesome amounts of money. also check out the radio company out of Lima Ohio on google for reference and information.I have not had any of this for a while so good luck.
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niel35
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posted on January 24, 2006 05:22:32 PM new
thanks leads - will check out google
Geez and I threw it on the garage sale pile
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tOMWiii
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posted on January 24, 2006 05:25:47 PM new
S-240:
http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/hallicraft_s_240_s240.html
Here's a rough idea of eBay selling "prices" back in a 2002 "price guide"...
http://www.aade.com/hampedia/prices2.htm
S-240 3 $75.00 $81.00 $87.00
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sparkz
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posted on January 24, 2006 06:07:33 PM new
Niel,
That model is listed as a communications receiver, which means it's suitable as the receive side of a 2 way radio station. The frequency coverage is 2 - 30 mhz in 3 bands plus the standard am and fm broadcast bands. This receiver would be of interest not only to collectors and shortwave listeners, but to amateur radio operators as well. Get some very clear close ups of the front panel, tuning dial and the output jacks on the rear. You'll need to use natural light. The shiny front panel won't let you use flash. Use as many pictures as necessary so a prospective bidder can see every function switch, knob, meter, input and output along with their labels. Be absolutely certain the BFO and the tuner output are legible and mention those two functions in the descriptions. In fact, you will want to squeeze the terms "solid state" and "BFO" into the title. You should be able to get at least a c note out of it.
If Murphy's law is correct, everything East of the San Andreas Fault will slide into the Atlantic
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cta
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posted on January 24, 2006 07:00:33 PM new
Glad I started this thread. Looks like it's helped more than just me. Some great information has been provided here.
THANKS to all!!!
P.S. Tom, to answer your question... No, the dog in the photo is not my pup-pup. My pup is a poodle.
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niel35
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posted on January 25, 2006 07:09:35 AM new
I'm glad you started this too, cta. Thanks Tom and Sparkz for the info. Looks like I have some work ahead of me. Appreciate your help.
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