monarch-mf: Series 943-M made by Steinite
monarch-mf: Series 943-M made by Steinite
I received 3 pictures by contact form from a guest, Carl Cunert, Ohio, USA. They show a Monarch Radio Series 943-M, read from the plate. I then asked for some detail photos since I could not see the parts (in shadow) and fortunately Carl Cunert did send me 3 more pictures which show the plate, the inside underneath and the whole "chassis" from above.
Since I asked Konrad Birkner about some details, he was creating the model and I entered some text to the set (not model) shown. We then discussed the new pictures and came to the conclusion that we are not sure if the handle of the coil coupler is original. Also the compression condenser was discussed. Seeing the Steinite condensers, Conrad fetched the book from Alan Douglas - and found the Steinite model 2-138 to be the same (see volume 3, page 136).
Maybe Carl Cunert can send us more details like measurement, ohms of the rheostat and diameter of the tube sockets. But even better would be if Alan can contact the owners of the model Steinite 2-138 (Frank and Donna Whie) and see if they would be so kind to photgraph the set - perhaps also from inside - and measure the rheostat.
It is quite interesting to know more about this Monarch set ... Thanks for any help on that.
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Another Steinite (not in my books)
Take a look at this video from Ron Lawrence. It uses a compression condenser also (probably the same type).
Steinite sets appear under many different names.
I haven't had contact with Frank White for many years.
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