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Unknown model

14.Dec.07 13:17

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Mario Coelho (P)
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Dear Friends,

I've here some data and photos of an Air-king sent to us by Mr. Antonio Manuel Rodrigues dos Santos. They are here to be upload as a new model.

This radio set is similar to a 1936 Air-King Skyscraper which one can see in http://classicradiogallery.com/classic_plastics.html

The main visible diferences are :

-The dial scale here has a similar design, but this model shows BC + LW instead of BC+SW.

-Red cabin

Tubes here are: 6A8 6K7 6Q7 6N6 5W4 6U5

Probably this model is an Export model. Unfortunately the sole reference we have here is "Model 15" written on a label on its Magnavox speaker .

Do you know this model? Should it be an Air-King Skyscraper 15 ? Air-King Skyscraper Export should be ok?

Best Regards

Mario Coelho

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no longer unknown

14.Dec.07 15:25

Konrad Birkner † 12.08.2014 (D)
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This is apparently the export version of the 770
http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/airking_air_king_skyscraper_770.html
just put "Export" into the variant field.

Regards,
KoBi

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770?

14.Dec.07 15:47

Mario Coelho (P)
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Dear Konrad,

Thank you for your prompt reply.

This set is more look like Classic Gallery's.

In this set dial scale has an identical design to Classic Radio Gallery's. It has a word map at center. Dial scale of 770 is quite diferent. It has another design including a very visible pointer.

What do you suggest? Air-King Skyscraper 770 Export , or sole Air-King Skyscraper Export?

Best Regards

Mario Coelho

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Skyscraper

14.Dec.07 16:21

Konrad Birkner † 12.08.2014 (D)
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Welcome, Mario.

I dont care so much for the dial scale. For different bands and different country/continent it is almost always custom made. The classics gallery doesnt tell any model. There is no model named simply Skyscraper.
But another possibility is Lafayette FA-11 (Export). Is there a manufacturer mentioned?

Radio Attic shows a nice 770 photo, too.

The main differences are the tube lineup and the LW band.

I would in any case relate it to a number which covers the use of a magic eye, i.e. 770 or FA-11. The latter is alredy defined as being red.

Good luck!
and best regards,
KoBi

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