My wife sue decided she would buy it for me for christmas of. The set shown above was assembled from individual components marketed by the company in the early 1920s. The atwater kent model 20, model number 4640, was the first of 4 versions of the 20. To browse atwater kent parts listings click here if you have atwater kent parts which you would like to sell, click here to register and place your atwater kent parts ad on our website. All files available below have a brief description of some of the service information available in the file. Hes been trying to restore the radio to proper working condition.
Redrawn schematics of the 7570 and 7690 versions of the ak20c. Model 55 early, model 55 late, model 55c early, model 55c late, 55f early, 55f. Note that you will need the free adobe actrobat viewer to look at them. The new versions will include voltages, parts numbers and values. Enclosed is the modified circuit using the 27 driver on the ak 55 as a phase inverter to drive both grids of the 45 tubes when the interstage coupling transformer goes. This site is dedicated to collecting and restoring atwater kent breadboard radio receivers.
Atwater kent radio 1928 service manual 112 pages for. Click here for details about an acoperated power supply suitable for the atwater kent model 20 compact receiver. This arrangement is the classic antique radio seen in many old movies and photographs. The kiel company, originally out of milwaukee, was one of the more well known companies to. Antique radio forums view topic atwater kent model 40 rf. Unfollow atwater kent to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Atwater kent model 55 or 55c classic radio gallery. Atwaterkent radio schematics if your model or chassis is not listed below or on the factory service manuals page, contact me for availability. Ive assembled some excellent items that seldom surface on.
It looks to be complete and most of the tubes appear to be original except for the 80 rectifier tube and the 27 output driver tube. For model 55c panel chassis early, atwater kent mfg. Atwater kent radio model 55 and f4 speaker youtube. Eric has an atwater kent 55c am radio from the early 1900s. Atwater kent models 30, 33, 35, 48 and 49 radio service data sheet. Note also the standard radios line cord coiled loosely inside and plugged into a socket fed by a cable that runs out through the rear right table leg. Needs only play for you buyer will receive clean radio in working condition.
They had recently purchased a vacation and possible retirement home and had been doing a little antiquing in the area. Several variations of the 55s were released and all were built the old fashioned way with sturdy wood and plenty of steel. He had decided that he no longer wanted to manufacture sets at a time when he felt other makers were compromising on quality in the face of increasing competition. Volume iii and page 161 in the ridercombination manualby the volume control. The model 3925 also known as the model 1 was introduced late in 1922 and consisted of a tuner, detector, and 1 stage amplifier. Atwater kent radio catalog 1929 this little 30page catalog is a real jewel.
These are identified by modern drawing in the literature title column. Jul 20, 2008 i just managed to purchase a 1929 atwater kent model 55 table top receiver, today. The fact that all of these wires were flying around unlabeled made me nervous. Atwater kent dimension 49 x 26,5 x 15,5 from my husbands collection. Atwater kent model 55 the model 55 radio was manufactured in 1929. It also includes information about atwater kent design, manufacture, and technology. This web site is devoted to disseminating information about atwater kent radios and the man who created them. These are factory service manuals with schematics scanned in high resolution directly from the original atwater kent service manuals. Schematics of antique radios category is a curation of web resources on, atwater kent home page, mauritron technical services.
We got this from an old barn in south delaware, when we pulled it out it was covered literally in 18 thick dust. The radio is housed in a narrow wooden box the model 30 box is slightly wider that the model 20 box. Sep 21, 2016 atwater kent models 30, 33, 35, 48 and 49 radio service data sheet. These are factory service manuals with schematics scanned in high resolution directly from the original atwaterkent service manuals. Atwater kent modern drawings index 20 nov 20 all drawings are being updated for consistent style, and adding new information.
It began with a call from my wifes sister and her husband. Atwater kent models 30, 33, 35, 48 and 49 radio service data. 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. Within a year of this radio being manufactured atwater kent would close up his business and retire. Page 2 of 3 60 posts go to page previous 1, 2, 3 next previous topic next topic. Local pickup only for your convenience a backup copy will be sent to you through an internet file transfer service called wetransfer. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Atwater kent 55 schematic antique electronic supply. I went ahead and traced the schematic and physical wiring diagram and labeled each wire pair, aa bb cc, etc.
This power supply is intended to operate the atwater kent model 20 compact receiver. In the first decade of commercial broadcast radio, the idea of a dualpurpose radio took hold and several companies began to manufacture radios that were as much pieces of furniture or other appliances as they were radios. Atwater kent chassis 55 c copy from ebay seller gadgetguy. No, the model 70, along with its 1930 siblings, 74, 75, and 76, would be the last of atwater kents tuned radio frequency trf designs. By 1931, atwater kents entire lineup of indoor radios would use a superheterodyne design. I make no claim to represent these as original atwaterkent schematics. Nov 27, 2016 in 1930, atwater kent introduced their first superheterodyne radio the model 72. My atwater kent model 40 was running fine after the rebuild for a year or so, and then the volume suddenly decreased.
If you collect antique radios, make sure to check out all of my sales this week. In 1930, atwater kent introduced their first superheterodyne radio the model 72. The first type has a single wirewound volume contral of 6000 ohms, with the movable arm going to the screen grid. Heres a rare, factorybuilt atwater kent model 3945 breadboard radio, also known as the model 2. They had found an atwaterkent radio from 1920 and knowing my interest in old radios asked if i wanted it. One of the things that makes this radio special to me is the like new chassis. Capacitors are often bad in very early atwater kent radios. I am redrawing many of the vintage atwater kent schematics.
In 1994 a city ordinance allowed the museum to charge an admission fee. Atwater kent 185 schematic antique electronic supply. This one was first produced in 1924, and continued into the first couple of months of 1926. Apr 25, 2015 this feature is not available right now.
If the model you are looking for is not listed below or you would rather have the factory service file containing more information, check the atwater kent factory service manuals page atwaterkent radio schematics. Antenna and ground are fed through the rear left leg. Atwater kent radio schematic cd huge 1919 to 1934 ebay. For more pictures, go to my atwater kent model 20c gallery. It is recommended that this schematic be printed in landscape mode. Atwater kent service manual index this table lists all atwater kent model numbers in order and the service manuals oin which each is presented. At that time, furniture makers made cabinets to compliment the chassis of such high end radios. View the list of schematics available for models below before placing your order. His most recent pain has been with the rectifier tube. I just managed to purchase a 1929 atwater kent model 55 table top receiver, today. Atwater kent chassis 55c copy from ebay seller gadgetguy. Model 55 capacitors are improved over older model 40 series but still can have leakage. They should be replaced but right now you have a hard time reading schematics.
Select picture or schematic to display from thumbnails on the right and click for download. Kent, it presents the entire atwater kent product line for 1929. The model 3925 also known as the model 1 was introduced late in 1922 and consisted of a. Atwater kent never sold a completely assembled crystal set. In 1902 atwater kent formed the atwater kent manufacturing works in philadelphia to build electrical parts.
The kiel company, originally out of milwaukee, was one of the more well known companies to do this. Atwater kent schematics and factory service manuals. I went ahead and snipped the subchassis wires hastily before labeling or making any notes. Atwater kent radio schematics if your model or chassis is not listed below or on the factory service manuals page, contact me for availability. At, youll find a large selection of atwater kent parts items. Also included are links to modern, redrawn schematics. In the first decade of commercial broadcast radio, the idea of a dualpurpose radio took hold and several companies began to manufacture radios that were as much pieces of. Model 55 early, model 55 late, model 55c early, model 55c late, 55f early, 55f late. Very handsome styling with several contrasting veneers and birds eye maple burl. It was to be dedicated to the history of philadelphia, named for kent and be free to the public. This schematic set has no relation to atwaterkent radio co. Ak sold hundreds of thousands of the sturdy model 55 and many have survived quite well. Atwater kent published service manuals for his radios.
On april 19, 1941, the atwater kent museum was formally dedicated in ceremonies attended by the mayor and over 100 city officials. Please read before you purchase this sale is not for a hard copy item it is for a copy placed on a cd or on the thumb drive you bring with you. Norman was so kind as to draw up schematics to share with other collectors that have experienced a common problem with the atwater kent 55 and 55c. Weighing in much like a big box of rocks, their solid construction is well known. Recently, this little bug bit me again, and the old atwater kent in the closet became the prime item of interest. Com a hobby site for your fun, interest and learning. I tested all of the tubes and most tested very good, except for the two 24 rf tubes. If you dont have one wire a 100 watt lamp in series with the ac line. Atwater kent basic schematics page for schematics for additional atwater kent models. Used atwater kent radio schematic full set with rca radio. As i acquire them i will publish them here for anyones use. This has to be one of atwater kents most beautiful radios if not the most.
Atwater kent would have been made for suspending inside a standard radio cabinet. Used 1922 atwater kent model 2 breadboard radio factory. Modified 27 driver tube circuit to replace defective interstage driver transformer. If the model you are looking for is not listed below or you would rather have the factory service file containing more information, check the atwater kent factory service manuals page.
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