Online antique and vintage radio references free online schematics, manuals, tube data, references and more. The culture behind each antique radio is unique and tells a story about how life was lived during the late 1800s and the first half of the 1900s. Dave and babylyn cantelon 6 ferncrest gate scarborough, ontario canada, m1w 1c2. Software sites tucows software library shareware cdroms software capsules compilation cdrom images zx spectrum doom level cd featured image all images latest this just in flickr commons occupy wall street flickr cover art usgs maps. The grunow 460 is a small 4tube nonavc superhet circuit cathedral style radio with a distinctive curly maple veneer cabinet. General household utilities grunow radio schematics if your model or chassis is not listed below also see majestic grisbygrunow.
Grunow teledial 1937 radio 2 grandpa bells old cabinet ra. Repairing antique radio electrics from start to finish 2 grunow 589in projects. Chicago, build 19361938, 17 pictures, 4 schematics, 11 tubes, united states of. All grunow radios sold at the radio attic since 2005 are shown on this page. Some of the items from my antique radio collection. More manuals, other downloads plus some software coding tips and software links are available from. There is a seller on ebay that is offering a 4 dvd set of riders books as well as the beitmans schematics. Hey i just found your blog as i was doing some research on my radio. Grunow also did this with the previous year model 1241 which has the same mickey mouse look to the speaker arrangement it just lacks the teledial automatic tuning and associated afc circuitry. Unfollow grunow radios to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Antique radio supply sale flawless gemstones antique radio shack. Chicago, build 19361938, 21 pictures, 8 schematics, 12 tubes, united states. The companys radio sales were extraordinary due to the superiority of their speakers over that of others on the market.
Over 120,000 all truely free antique radio schematics. He has a bunch of other scanned materials on cd and dvd too. I have the schematics and such but feel there is more to be found like the grunow radio model 1191 instructions manual or operators manual. Here are all three of my crosley 50 series radios from 1924. Jan 24, 20 hey i just found your blog as i was doing some research on my radio. Schematics, service manual or circuit diagram for grunow. The grunow 1291b cabinet has rounded sides making it a great fit in corners of a room. Camden antique radio service providing riders, beitmans and sams photofacts schematics from 1925 1962. We also have nearly 100 modification kits for cb radio and ham amateur radio. Welcome to antique electronic supplys schematic browser. Majestic grigsbygrunow model 161 tombstone radio 193334. Resources by manufacturer schematics, manuals, tech notes, etc. Morphy richards 9 band world radio operating instructions. Dec 15, 2016 the most notable difference is that the grunow uses a discriminatordetector and afc which works very well when using the pushandturn tuning unlike the magnetic tuning on the philco that works sometimes and is relatively hard to calibrate.
Grunow radio in collectible tube radios 19301949 for. Schematics of radios schematic of programmer radio. The 460 only receives the broadcast band and requires an external antenna and ground. The main category is antique radios schematics that is about schematics of antique radios. Radio schematics for the models listed below are published service data from vintage sources. The heterodyne circuit, combined with the new developments in. Utc time clock we have over 6000 books and over 11,000 schematics ready for download. Click here is a link to test equipment manuals and schematics. This is a pristine example of grunow s little tombstone model 450. The schematic for the model 174 can be found at nostalgiaair. This is a pristine example of grunows little tombstone model 450. Prices shown are listing prices on the date sold and may not be the actual selling price. Grigsbygrunow was declared bankrupt in february of 1934. The paper label inside the cabinet reads radios greatest achievement living tone available only in the new grunow the modern miracle of radio.
Except for the addition of the tuneostat, the circuitry is basically the same as chassis 460, used for models 463, 776, etc. One might think both chassis are used for both models but we believe it is meant only that the grunow chassis 12b is used for model 1291 and the 12w chassis for model 1297. Old majestic radio ad shown for illustrative purposes the grigsby grunow company was formed in 1928. It has an extreme art deco design to the chrome plated metal speaker grille that makes up nearly the entire front panel. Odds are whatever it is you are looking for we have it. Antique radio reference materials restoring and collecting radios came about 5 years after my passion with clocks began. And, recently, we have been developing repair kits for cb and ham radio. Antique radio forums view topic schematic for grunow 1291. This model, the grunow 1291 teledial console, is known as the shirley temple. There will be a dark grey bar in the middle of the page, with the word resources centered in the bar. Have you had any luck finding any more information that you were looking for. Got it pretty cheap, the cabinets in good shape, although the dial face was pretty busted up when it arrived. That 15 tube grunow is biamplified, meaning it has an audio amp to drive the woofer only and a separate audio amp to drive the tweeters. Please bear with us while we work to restore the site.
This grunow all wave superheterodyne receiver is in great conditon. This particular v has a book condenser made from wood. Service manuals and schematics for the grundig models listed below are published service data from vintage sources and cover a range of grundig models. Its nice, therefore, to see the compact designs of a lot of the table models. Took these pictures on christmas eve, at uncle tims house. Capacitors, resistors and schematics for tube radios. Schematics, service manual or circuit diagram for grunow schematic. Click here is a link to ham radio manuals and schematics. The biggest collection of grundig manuals and schematics. Most if not all electronics servicemen had subscriptions to these magazines because they were a ready source of not just these service sheets, but because of the extensive articles offering advice on servicing radios and televisions. Grunow 11a chassis 11tube allwave superheterodyne radio.
Grunow teledial 1937 radio 2 grandpa bells old cabinet. Grunow schematics and diagrams antique radio schematics. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Even though there is still some dead space in a lot of them, compressing the innards of a console into a space the volume is still something of a feat.
Free antique radio schematics, manuals, and schematics for. The radio had been serviced in the past, likely multiple times, but most of the original parts were still in place. Music classical music highlights music programs music interviews sunday. The schematic for the model 174 can be found at nostalgiaair under grigsby grunow model 570 in riders volume 5 late 1933 through late 1934. Grunow teledial 1291 ch 12b radio general household utilities co. The grigsby grunow company, a major player at the time, countered with.
Antique grunow radio all wave superheterodyne noreserve. Xm satellite radio portable satellite radio operating manual. Radio radios and tubes resources software speakers stereo. General household utilities grunow schematics and diagrams. This crosley v from 1923 is the earliest crosley in my collection. Diy electronics gadgets hardware hifi home ideas internet mailbag music nature photos projects radio radios and tubes resources software speakers stereo. Dont trust everything you read on old radio schematics. Grigsby grunow was declared bankrupt in february of 1934. Exe in whatever directory you unzipped the files into c. Click here to see grunow radios for sale at the radio attic. One might think both chassis are used for both models but we believe it is meant only that the grunow chassis 12b. For these magnificent examples of the radio art came tantalizingly close to averting the companys inexorable slide towards bankruptcy and corporate oblivion. Grundig manuals, schematics and brochures hifi manuals.
The dial lights up multicolored and has push button settings. There is a very accurate reproduction grille cloth present. Antique radio enthusiasts can obtain information here for tube and transistor sets manufactured from 1926 to 1969. Grunow 1191 ch 11g radio general household utilities co. This is a wealth of information for any radio wanting to.
If there was ever a perfect illustration of twilights last gleaming, it occurred when the company introduced their smart sets. The same is for riders page 735 for general household. The schematic bank is a site containing free downloadable schematics and servicing information for thousands of vintage radios and phonographs. Majestic grigsbygrunow model 174 tombstone radio 193334. Please note that items here are free and may not be the quality of purchased items. The digital deli too collection of radios from the golden age. Antique radio supply sale flawless gemstones antique radio. I have a grunow 1241 1935 i was going to sell and originally was just going to sell it for the nice cabinet and maybe someone could make it to hold a cd player or something but after seeing some like mine and really taking a good look at it i cant do it. Grigsbygrunow introduced their 7tube majestic model 174. This radio service data sheet provides schematics and parts lists for grunow 11a chassis 11tube allwave superheterodyne receivers. All the models listed are on this cd this is a reproduction of grigsbygrunow service data. Carries radio schematic diagrams and electronic circuit service information.
However, the depression soon caught up with grigsby grunow, and by 1933, the company was bankrupt. The paper label inside the cabinet reads radio s greatest achievement living tone available only in the new grunow the modern miracle of radio. Free ge diagrams, schematics, service manuals schematics. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The schematic for the model 174 can be found at nostalgiaair under grigsbygrunow model 570 in riders volume 5 late 1933 through late 1934. About antique radio schematics the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Last month we looked at radio at the start of the great depression and how. Old majestic radio ad shown for illustrative purposes the grigsbygrunow company was formed in 1928. I was just given the same radio from my dad it belonged to his dad and am in the process of restoring it too. However, the depression soon caught up with grigsbygrunow, and by 1933, the company was bankrupt. Grunow was a trade name of the general household utilities co. Nostalgia air suffered a catastrophic hard drive failure on monday may 25th, 2015. Each file is individually digitized in high resolution to provide the clearest possible scan in a downloadable adobe pdf file. He also has the beitmans in the easy to use pdf format.
Grigsby grunow company famous majestic radio maker 1933. Get a great deal with this online auction for a turndial radio presented by property room on behalf of law enforcement or public agency client. Each schematic is individually digitized in high resolution to provide the clearest possible scan in a downloadable adobe pdf file. We have the best collection of vintage electronic equipment schematics on this planet. This is a schematic for a 12tube radio on of an 8.
Plays great, but the volume control needs some work, it dosent kick in until about half volume, and its loud. Grunow teledial 1291 ch 12b radio general household. For all the glory of the consoles, they do tend to eat up a lot of space. Collecting antique radios has become increasingly popular among people all over the world in the past 30 years. This is the model 1159 grunow all wave superheterodyne console floor radio made by the general household utilities company of chicago. Some files may also contain additional service information. The veneers used are quite striking and the goldtoned accent above the black band at the base, is a novel and nice touch. Antique radio schematics and capacitors for tube radios. This link is listed in our web site directory since friday aug 31 2001, and till today antique radio schematics has been followed for a total of 15859 times.
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