Sunday, October 18, 2009

Splitdorf radio - Scientifically correct!

My neighbour, Rob VK2ZNZ called on 3.595MHz just after the WIA broadcast this morning and invited me over to "see a thing of great beauty". He was not wrong.

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I can't find many mentions of the Splitdorf radios, but it looks like it's missing a big wooden case.

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Certainly a thing of beauty. My impression is that it's been restored at some point.

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A very simple circuit.

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They sure have a lot of patents!

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It is so simple it would have to be a TRF or perhaps regen radio. Anyone know anything about these radios?
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3 comments:

  1. Ray Keefe12:33 PM

    Hi,

    Splitdorf are best known for their ignition and coil products but did also make a few radios.

    Here are some potentially useful links:

    R-500 - http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3yc34/index.html

    1927 Abbey - http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/splitdorf-battery-tube-radio-rare-find-good

    From the look of it, it is the Abbey without the case.

    Ray Keefe
    http://www.successful.com.au

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  2. Anonymous12:01 PM

    I don't know who has the this radio, but I have a an Abbey cabinent without the radio.

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  3. Peter Marks3:02 PM

    Rob, vk2znz has the radio. Perhaps you could make contact with him via the call book.

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