20 Tru Test 5 tube Midget

Lafayette Radio & TV Corp; New York (NY)

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  • Year
  • 1931/1932
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 162317
    • alternative name: Wholesale Radio

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • TRF without regeneration
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110 - also possible for 220 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 20 Tru Test 5 tube Midget - Lafayette Radio & TV Corp; New
  • Shape
  • Table-Cathedral-Type (upright, round top or gothic arch, not rounded edges only).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 11.25 x 13.75 x 0 inch / 286 x 349 x 0 mm
  • Notes
  • The Lafayette model 20 Tru Test 5 tube Midget has a "smooth operating drum dial which is calibrated in kilocycles. It uses a Loftin-White circuit, 3 sreen grid tubes, pentode output and a Rola dynamic speaker. The "Radio Collector's Guide 1921-1932" from Morgan E. McMahon shows on page 262/263 (for 1931/32) a model "5 tube Tru-Test" for $ 16.50. We have no indication that it is this one - but it would be this one.

    This model is sold as mantel cabinet (cathedral type) with a Lafayette price $ 15.50 less tubes and a tube set is additional $ 4.65. For additional $ 2.25 the set is operational on 220 volts AC. See details or summaries about this catalog.
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 16.00 $ +
  • Author
  • Model page created by Ernst Erb. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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