Steve
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Post by Steve on Sept 20, 2022 10:56:37 GMT 12
More Golden Age p123ish states (almost certainly incorrectly) that this is a 7V DW, the same as the Courtenay 207. The 207 should be a 7V BC if I understand things correctly (always a stretch). The set above it on that page is a Pacific twin-arc-dial model 107, which is the same as a Courtenay model 207 (supposedly). I suspect the captions have been swapped inadvertently. Meaning it could potentially be a 6V BC? In John Stokes' notes, he lists it as a 6V BC and lists the valve complement as: 58 2A7 58 2B7 2A5 80 but then under that it says '4 band' ?! So - is it a 6 valve or 7? BC, DW or AW? What chassis? I've never seen one, although I know there is one out there. If it is only BC - why 4 knobs? Does it have Noise Suppression Control - meaning it could be another variant of the 107? But only 6 valves? That picture is from the poster for a vintage radio expo from 20-odd years ago (or more?) And finally - I keep seeing reference to the mythical Courtenay model 207 in relation to the twin-arc-dial Pacific model 107 - I've never seen a Courtenay model 207 - does anyone have one? Or the Pacific above? These are details I would dearly love to sort out. I'd also like photos of both if anyone knows where an example of either set is? So many confusion.
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Post by Steve on Sept 20, 2022 16:28:02 GMT 12
So I found this, which tells me its at least dual wave - so not a 107 which is broadcast band only - and assuming the 107 and 207 are the same, then also not a 207 equivalent as MGAR states - I do think thats just a typo anyway. so - assume 6 valves, dual wave?... is this an early model 108? The lineup is right for it. I really need to see one. Also this: No pretty picture, but the price is the same, its around the same date, and 6 valves. The term 'All wave' is slightly off-putting - other brands generally only used that designation for sets with more than one short-wave band... but short wave was only just becoming a thing. Yep, slightly less confused - but also still slightly confused. Anyone have one, or know where one is?
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Post by DHockey on Sept 20, 2022 19:55:51 GMT 12
Hi Steve
I agree with you that the MGAR captions have been transposed. The only clue I can offer is that the handwriting next to the photo above is not John Stokes' It is that of the late Ernie Hakanson, former NZVRS librarian.
I doubt it would be a proper "all wave set". To achieve that with an arc dial you would need a complex dial switching mechanism like that found in the Atwater Kent 447.
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Post by Steve on Sept 22, 2022 22:38:19 GMT 12
Awesome, thanks for the ID on the writing Daniel - it looks like, if you squint a bit, there are two scales on the dial... but its quite hard to be sure.
Cheers, Steve
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