Double Crystal Receiving Set The Arlington (replica/fake?)

Adams-Morgan Co. (AMCO); Upper Montclair, N.J

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  • Year
  • 1980 ??
  • Category
  • Detector-Radio (Crystal or diode, without tubes/transistors)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 310331

 Technical Specifications

  • Main principle
  • Crystal or Solid State Detector
  • Power type and voltage
  • No Power needed
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Double Crystal Receiving Set The Arlington - Adams-Morgan Co. AMCO; Upper
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, slant panel.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 200 x 250 x 240 mm / 7.9 x 9.8 x 9.4 inch
  • Notes

  • This Adams Morgan Paragon Crystal Set is a possible "fake" reproduction radio. Several collectors in the past were either building new sets from parts or engraving company names on the front panels of homebrew sets to "enhance" the value. 

    This set appears to be one of them. The crystal detector used on this set is a Kilbourne & Clark detector from the early 1920s. Adams Morgan would not have used a K&C detector on one of their sets. The engraving is also poorly done with the AMCO not even in a straight line. Another example of a "fake" Adams Morgan set can be found here. Notice it also uses a K&C detector. 

     

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 2.4 kg / 5 lb 4.6 oz (5.286 lb)

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