Columbia Senior Six R3015

Randolph Radio Corp.; Chicago IL

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  • Year
  • 1927
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 367715

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • TRF (Tuned-Radio-Frequency but use of regeneration unknown); 3 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 3 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / B: 2 x 45 & A: 1 x 6 & C: 1 x 4.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Columbia Senior Six R3015 - Randolph Radio Corp.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Notes

  • New Features of the Senior Six.
    The set is of the 6-tube design, giving tremendous volume, wonderful tone quality, latest developments in straight line condensers (3 rotating-drum tuners), solenoid coils, sub-base mounting and new amplification. A beautiful receiver in a beautiful cabinet. It is sets like this that are designed to sell for over $100.00. Its appearance will sell it, let alone its operation. The Senior has provision for a power tube if you desire it and an additional tap for increased “B” battery voltage for dance-hall volume, although it is not necessary. 

    No. R3015 Complete with 2 45-volt “B” batteries, 1 100-amp. hr. storage “A” battery, 1 4.5-volt “C” battery, 6 type X 201A tubes, complete aerial kit, attached battery cable, 1 Free Edge Cone Speaker or Victor horn type loudspeaker, whichever you desire.

    Not to be confused with the updated Senior Six (one-dial tuning).

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 65.45 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Randolph 1927 catalog page 13)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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