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Old 03-21-2004, 06:58 PM
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please help ID this radio

$30 at a local garage sale, my first antique radio. AM, SW, and police bands. The only company names I see are T. R. Corp and Maseltine(sp?). The latest patent number appears to be awarded in 1938.

I haven't tried to power it up as I don't have a variac and I'm not sure what problems I may encounter. The seller said it hadn't been plugged in since the 60's. Other than exterior scratches and yellowed dial plastic, it seems to be in excellent condition.

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Old 03-21-2004, 08:05 PM
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Hi:

Here is a picture of an ad from the 1938 Lafayette catalog. It looks very similar to your set but the cabinet is a bit different. I'm not sure if Lafayette made their own radios or if another manufacturer made radios for them.

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Old 03-21-2004, 08:35 PM
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That Lafeyette sure is close. They didn't make their own stuff; that radio looks like one of the many styles of some of the independent makers that made sets for lots of department stores & such. Why is it the nameplates always seem to be missing? I must have a dozen URO's (unidentified radio objects) T.R. sounds familiar but I can't think off hand who it would be. Hazeltine was a company that licensed out patents on different circuits.
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Old 03-21-2004, 08:53 PM
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thanks!

Wow, it does look close.

Where can I go to read about getting it working? The powercord insulation is rotting so that obviously needs to be replaced first.
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Old 03-21-2004, 09:21 PM
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I have one just like yours.
It doesn't have any names or markings on it.
Would be nice to know.
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Old 03-22-2004, 08:07 AM
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Try the forums at antiqueradios.com. There are lot of knowledgeable people there.

The Lafayette may be later - it lists octal tube numbers, and the one you show has the older "big pin" types.

That transformer doesn't look too good - I would check for shorts, then plug it in with a light bulb in series to limit current. AFTER replacing the cord, of course.

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Old 03-22-2004, 03:07 PM
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Okay, maybe it's not in so excellent condition.

Power cord, definitely. I'll check the transformer for shorts. Do I need to desolder the secondaries or can I measure them connected?

The bottom left of the "bottom" picture shows the big pile of a dark waxy substance right under the trasnformer.

Does a lightbulb in series provide the same effect as using a variac?
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Old 03-22-2004, 03:39 PM
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I dunno guys; it don't look THAT bad !! I've seen lots worse. Check the tubes, DEFINATELY put in new caps & a new dial light-I'd just about guarantee that one's burnt out- & a new cord & it might start talkin' again, after you check out the transformer. Pretty sure its pre-WW2, in any case.-Sandy G.
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Old 04-29-2004, 12:03 PM
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I looked around and found www.radiomuseum.org that lists loads of radio manufacturers. There were three or four that might fit T R Corp.

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