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| Early Wireless | |
| Colvern
Catalogue - early 1930s. Product catalogue listing their
radio coils and components from the early 1930s. Full of suggested
circuit diagrams for each coil type with full descriptions and coil
connection details. Includes coils: KGC, KGR, KBL, KBLC, Colverdyne,
TGSC, TGSR, T2RS, R2R, R2RS, RM2S, RM3S, MM31, MM32, MM3, MM3X, OC,
OCX, USW, KSW, Coil Formers CF, CFX and CFT, Coil bases, Screening
covers, Variable Colverstats, Colverstat Wire Wound Resistances and
Colvern switches. |
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| Peter
Curtis Ltd, Duodyne Models for Manufacturers and Home Constructors.
Schedule of Components and Accessories. 8 pages. This brochure is
a complete price list and component listing for the Duodyne 5 (Duodyne
V) and Duodyne 3 (Duodyne III) for cabinet and sloping panel types.
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| Peter
Curtis Ltd, Curtis Radio Instruments - Duodyne Series.
This catalogue lists the complete Duodyne range of wireless receivers
- Duodyne II (Duodyne 2 ) Regenerative, Duodyne III (Duodyne 3) Regenerative,
Duodyne III (Duodyne 3) High Frequency, Duodyne Portable IV (Duodyne
Portable 4) and the Duodyne V (Duodyne 5). Includes a description
of each set with prices and testimonials from satisfied customers! |
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| Peter
Curtis Ltd, Radionette Crystal Set.
This leaflet describes their Radionette crystal receiver and includes
price and specifications. |
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| Peter
Curtis Ltd, Curtis Double Circuit Superhet 8 Home Constructor Set.
This brochure is a complete price list and component listing for the
Double Circuit Superhet 8 home constructor set that uses a factory
built plug-in IF module so that construction is a lot easier. |
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| Peter
Curtis Ltd, Variable Condensers - 1925. This leaflet
describes their Variable Mica Capacitor in detail and includes price
and specifications. |
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| Edison
Bell Valve Detector and Amplifier - Double Purpose Unit - 1924.
This early leaflet gives specifications and a description of the Edison
Bell DPU that could function as a valve detector or a dual amplifier.
The leaflet includes a connection diagram of the DPU with an Edison
Bell note magnifier and a crystal set as well as an illustration of
all three units in one cabinet. |
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| Ediswan RC Threesome Home Constructor Three Valve Radio. Gives full constructional details of their resistance coupling three valve wireless set designed for the home constructor. It's a simple circuit, no output transformer required and only "three hours to make". It includes an introduction, circuit diagram, brief history, step-by-step wiring instructions, photos of component layout, specifications and curves for the Ediswan RC2 and PV2 valves, theory of resistance coupling with high value resistances, and an advert for the Ediswan resistance coupling unit (two of them are used in this set). | |
| Falloflex
2 valve receiver - early 1920s. The Fallowflex receiver
was manufactured by Jonathan Fallowfield Ltd, London and was based
on the popular ST 100 circuit (see Modern Wireless magazine June/July
1923). This early leaflet gives a description of the set including
the standard accessories and operating instructions. |
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| Ferranti
AF3 Transformer - 1929. Product booklet giving prices
and specifications. |
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| Ferranti
AF4 Transformer - 1929 Price and Specification |
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| Ferranti
AF5 Transformer - 1929 Price and Specification |
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| Ferranti
AF8 Transformer - 1930 Price and Specification |
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| Ferranti
Anode Feed System - 1930 Anode Feed Unit prices, specification,
circuit descriptions and instructions |
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| Ferranti
D2 Moving Coil Loudspeaker - 1931 Price and Specification |
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| Ferranti
Push Pull Transformers -1930 Prices, advantages of push
pull and instructions for choosing the correct transformer. Includes
impedance charts for different types of loudspeaker. |
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| Formo
Sensity Iron Cored Coils This product leaflet that was
packed in the box of every Sensity coil. It includes a description
of every coil in the range with example circuit configurations and
pin out connections. Includes details of their standard units (A1,
T1, PP1), how to achieve band pass tuning, switched coils (CA, CT
and CP) Ganged Twin Units (AH/G and BP/G) and their Universal Coils
(U1, CU1 and CU/G). |
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| Jackson
Brothers Wireless Variable Condensers This catalogue
gives descriptions and prices for the Linatune, Nugang Type A, Unitune,
Nugang condensers, Midget USW Condensers, SLF Slow motion, Universal
log, Popular Log, Twin Midget Comdensers, Short Wave Special, Differential
Condensers, Dilecon Condensers, Baby Gang, Neutralising Condenser,
Arcuate Drive, Baseboard Mounting Disc Drive, Linacore band Pass Tuner,
Airplane Dial, Air preset Condenser, Straight Line Drives, Mica preset
Condensers and disc drives. |
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| Lewcos
6 Pin Coils and Transformers. Prices and details for
the Split Primary Aerial coil, Split primary Transformers, Reinartz
Aerial Coils, Reinartz Transformers, Magnetic Reaction Transformers
and aerial Coils and Split Secondary Transformers - 6 pages. |
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| Lewcos
Ultra Shortwave Reception - 1930. This LEWCOS product
leaflet gives instructions for building a shortwave receiver to cover
15 - 160 metres. The leaflet includes a circuit and layout diagram
and list of parts required. 5 pages. |
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| Lewcos
Centre Tapped and Double Tapped Coils - 1929. A LEWCOS
product leaflet giving description, prices and wavelength coverage
of their centre tapped and double tapped coils. 4 pages. |
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| Lewcos
Short Wave Aerial Coils and Adapter Coils - 1930. LEWCOS
product leaflet detailing their range of shortwave coils and includes
specifications for the AMS2, AMS 4, AMS 9, AMS 25, SPS 4, SGS 4, SPS
9 and SGS 9 coils. 5 pages. |
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| Marconiphone Receiving & Measuring Instruments - Pre 1914 Catalogue of vintage Marconi wireless sets with specifications, descriptions, photographs and circuit diagrams for the Marconi Magnetic detector, Portable Magnetic Receiver, Multiple Tuner, Short Multiple Tuner, Valve Receiver, Valve Receiver for Long Waves, Universal Crystal Receiver for Low Resistance Crystals, Balanced Crystal Receiver for Short Waves with Intermediate Circuit, Valve and Balanced Crystal Receiver, Crystal Receiver No.1, Crystal Receiver No.2, Demonstration Crystal Receiver, Short Wave Portable Set, Wireless Direction Finder, Wavemeters No. 1 and 2, Direct Reading Decremeter, Long Wave Decremeter and Wavemeter, Combined Condensers and Inductances, Variable Condensers, Fleming Valves, Selected Crystals (Carborundum) and Crystal Clips. | |
| Marconiphone Receiving Instruments, Amplifiers, Components and Accessories - 1925. Fantastic collection of vintage Marconiphone wireless sets with specifications, descriptions and prices for Marconiphone Type 21, Type 31, Type 41, Straight Eight, V1, Universal 'Baby' Crystal receiver, V2, V3A, VB4, Type A4, Type H3, Two Stage Voice Amplifier (Type A2), Two Valve Power Amplifier (Type B2), Series Rejector, Wavemeter, Ideal Transformer, 'Junior Ideal' Transformer, 'Die Cast' Variable Condenser, Auto Series Parallel Variometer, Crystal Detectors, Range Blocks and Coils, Grid Leaks, Valve Holders, plugs, sockets and other sundries. | |
| Marconi Valve Data - 1928. Giving specifications and characteristic curves for their range of receiving and transmitting valves. Each valve is pictured along with an introduction to its use and operating data. The valves covered are: TWO VOLT TYPES: S215, DEH 210, DEL 210, HL 210, DEP 215, DEP 240, PT 235. FOUR VOLT TYPES: S 410, DEH 410, DEL 410, DEP 410, P 425. SIX VOLT TYPES: S 625, S 610, DEH 610, DEL 610, HL 610, DEP 610, P 625, P625a, DE 5, DE 5A, DE 5B, LS 5, LS 5A, LS 5B, LS 6A. WITH INDIRECTLY HEATED CATHODE: KH1, KL 1AC MAINS TYPES: S.8, H.8, HL.8, P.8, PT.8 RECTIFYING VALVES: U 4, U 5, U 8, U 9 TRANSMITTING VALVES: T 15, T 30, T 50, T 250, DET 1, DET 1SW - 68 pages | |
| Metropolitan
Vickers (Met Vick) Cosmos Resistance Coupling Units and Detector Units.
Double sided catalogue with detailed description, photos and prices
for their range of RC and detector units. Also includes circuit diagrams
for the Cosmos 3-valve Daventry - Local set and the Met-Vick "ANP"
4-valve set and chassis photos. 2 pages |
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| Ormond
Slow Motion Dual Indicator Dial. Includes details of
Ormond RC coupling unit on back page.. |
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| R.I.
and Varley Retroactive Tuner Catalogue. This catalogue
gives prices, descriptions, wavelength coverage and circuit ideas
for the standard Retroactive Tuner, Model "A" Tuner, Model
"B" Tuner and the Standard and Centre Tapped Anode Reactance
Units. |
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| Telsen
3435 6-valve Superheterodyne Receivers. Includes the
3435 MV/MH/BV/BH Models. In depth chapters on selectivity and sensitivity
of these sets as well as other advantages of owning a 3435. |
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| Zonophone 3 valve Band Pass Constructors Kit Set. Full Constructional details. | |
| Later Wireless (mid 1930s onwards) | |
| Eddystone Shortwave Catalogue - 1936. Product catalogue listing their radio components including Interchangeable Coils, Six Pin Coil Base, Ultra Shortwave Coils, Air and Mica Tuned IF Transformers, Quench Coil Unit, Ultra Shortwave HF Choke, Shortwave Choke, Screened Shortwave Choke, Shortwave Mica Trimmer, Slow Motion Reaction Condenser, Shortwave Variable Condenser, Ganged Condenser, Trimmers, Bandspread outfit, Ultra Shortwave IF Unit, Frequentite Valve Holders, Knobs and Fittings, Dials, Wavemeter, Coil Formers | |
| Fidelity RAD 12 Service Card. Gives dismantling and alignment information as well as the circuit diagram and PCB layout | |
| Fidelity RAD 22 Service Card Gives dismantling and alignment information as well as the circuit diagram and PCB layout | |
| Invicta 1935 receivers. Catalogue from 1935 advertising the Multimains Superhet, 635, Duovox 635D, Bandpass T, D3 series and the Fisherman's Set | |
| Roberts P4D. British Radio & TV (dated 1951). Roberts P4D Technical Data & Service Information. Gives circuit notes and alignment information as well as the circuit diagram - 2 pages pdf format | |
| Roberts Rambler Technical Data & Service Information. Gives dismantling and alignment information as well as the circuit diagram with voltages and PCB layout - 3 pages pdf format | |
| Roberts RIC1 Technical Data & Service Information. Gives circuit notes and alignment information as well as the circuit diagram with voltage analysis and component layout - 2 pages pdf format | |
| Roberts RM20 Technical Data & Service Information. Gives dismantling and alignment information as well as the circuit diagram with voltages and PCB layout - 3 pages pdf format | |
| Roberts R24 Technical Data & Service Information. Gives dismantling and alignment information as well as the circuit diagram with voltages and PCB layout. Includes a letter regarding a retrospective upgrade to conserve battery power on early models - 5 pages (including letter). pdf format | |
| Roberts R606 Technical Data & Service Information. Gives circuit notes and alignment information as well as the circuit diagram with voltage analysis - 2 pages. pdf format | |
| Roberts R77 Technical Data & Service Information. Gives circuit notes and alignment information as well as the circuit diagram - 2 pages. pdf format | |
| Sony TFM-951L Servicing Guide. Specifications, dismantling, alignment, component layout, circuit diagram, list of components, dial cord stringing and coil details - 10 pages. pdf format | |
