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Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 2:46:41 PM on 8 February 2013.
	Gandhn Location: Cameron Park, NSW Member since 5 November 2010 Member #: 770 Postcount: 388
Hi Folks Would anyone be able to specify the model number of this Stromberg Carlson radio? The valve line up is: 6J8G, 6U7G, 6B6G, 6F6G, 5Y3G and is a dual wave radio. The ARTS&P label is F, indicating a 1939 model, however all the radios in AORSMs for that period, with similar valves, use a 6V6G, where my chassis is clearly marked 6F6G. Other differences are a 3 position tone switch, 2 tone and off, and it uses a dual chassis mount capacitor, 8 + 16 microfarad which doesn't appear in any parts list. It is one of the ugliest radios in my collection, but it deserves a name! Harold

Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 3:55:54 PM on 8 February 2013.
	MonochromeTV Location: Melbourne, VIC Member since 20 September 2011 Member #: 1009 Postcount: 1182
The model 59 (AORSM Vol 3, page 247) appears similar except it has a 6A8G instead of a 6J8G. It has the same tone control & 8 μF +16 μF you described. That said, not all Stromberg Carlson models ended up in the AORSM books. Could be a 539? Wish I could be of more help. Cheers.

Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 4:16:24 PM on 8 February 2013.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6687
Is it a mantel or console model? Is the quoted valve line-up as per a chassis sticker or simply what is in it at present?

Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 5:37:00 PM on 8 February 2013.
	Gandhn Location: Cameron Park, NSW Member since 5 November 2010 Member #: 770 Postcount: 388
There is a photo coming, folks. Meantime, GTC, it is a mantel and the valve line up is as stencilled on the chassis. My radio has a 6V6GT in place and I don't think it worthwhile to revert to a 6F6, as there are a few other changes made. Thanks Harold

Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 7:06:03 PM on 8 February 2013.
	MonochromeTV Location: Melbourne, VIC Member since 20 September 2011 Member #: 1009 Postcount: 1182
Is it B/C only or does it have S/W as well?

Return to top of page · Post #: 6 · Written at 8:40:12 PM on 8 February 2013.
	Brad Administrator Location: Naremburn, NSW Member since 15 November 2005 Member #: 1 Postcount: 7301
Photo uploadedskies. ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ A valve a day keeps the transistor away...

Return to top of page · Post #: 7 · Written at 9:38:16 PM on 8 February 2013.
	Gandhn Location: Cameron Park, NSW Member since 5 November 2010 Member #: 770 Postcount: 388
Hi Monochrome 625 It is broadcast and short wave, right hand switch is band selector.

Return to top of page · Post #: 8 · Written at 9:42:45 PM on 8 February 2013.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6687
Not so ugly. I've seen worse.

Return to top of page · Post #: 9 · Written at 12:04:11 AM on 9 February 2013.
	Marcc Location: Wangaratta, VIC Member since 21 February 2009 Member #: 438 Postcount: 5254
One hopes the cathode resistor was changed? 6F6 has more grid bias than 6V6. 6J8 is a sw valve introduced around 1939. There was a lot of chopping & changing of valves during war. and there was a reversion back to 6pin. Marc

Return to top of page · Post #: 10 · Written at 5:29:30 AM on 9 February 2013.
	MonochromeTV Location: Melbourne, VIC Member since 20 September 2011 Member #: 1009 Postcount: 1182
The HRSA model list shows a model D39, AC BC/SW 5 valve mantle.from 1939. However, no valve line up. Wouldn't the model/serial number also be stenciled somewhere on the chassis?

Return to top of page · Post #: 11 · Written at 11:31:16 AM on 9 February 2013.
	Gandhn Location: Cameron Park, NSW Member since 5 November 2010 Member #: 770 Postcount: 388
Thanks Monochrome625 You have done it!! My serial number is D3972468 so a D39 it is. What threw me off is that it doesn't appear in the AORSM for any year and while there are a couple of pictures in various books, they don't specify the model. Thanks to all other contributors to the search. Harold

Return to top of page · Post #: 12 · Written at 8:42:34 PM on 16 March 2013.
	MonochromeTV Location: Melbourne, VIC Member since 20 September 2011 Member #: 1009 Postcount: 1182
Harold. I've sent you an email regarding your Stromberg D39. Cheers.

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