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Unknown Emerson - Jayce - 06-23-2013

Here is the Emerson console radio I purchased earlier today. It will definitely need work and the guy was lucky he didn't start a fire by trying to play it! The underside of the chassis was crammed full of stuff from chipmunks! Anyways, it is a seven tube console and the tube compliment is: 80, 47, 2A6, 58, 58, 58, 56. The speaker is a Utah speaker that looks to weigh more than the chassis. I can't find a model number on this unit, just a serial tag on the chassis.

   

   


RE: Unknown Emerson - BrendaAnnD - 06-23-2013

I believe this may be your beastie..

http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel/742/M0004742.pdf Emerson Model 77


RE: Unknown Emerson - Jayce - 06-23-2013

That looks like it! Thanks! Icon_thumbup


RE: Unknown Emerson - Eliot Ness - 06-23-2013

Yep, it looks like a 77.

[Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/jmiller981/Emerson77.jpg]

Nice snag, there aren't a whole lot of Emerson consoles floating around out there.


RE: Unknown Emerson - Jayce - 06-23-2013

Thanks for the advertisement picture, Elliot! So far I have not stumbled on any pictures of existing model 77 consoles, just pictures taken from advertisements like that one. I would not have gone for this radio if it hadn't been such a rare piece. I know where two slightly later Emerson consoles are sitting in storage, but have been afraid to ask the guy what he wants for them. Both are in nice shape.


RE: Unknown Emerson - Arran - 06-23-2013

Judging by the schematic it looks like a fairly straightforward radio to work on, a single band and about ten paper caps and two electrolytics to replace. It also has a tuned RF amplifier stage so it's probably a reasonable performer. I think the biggest issue will be repairing or replicating that grille, but it looks like the front panel could be removed to work on it.
Regards
Arran


RE: Unknown Emerson - BrendaAnnD - 06-24-2013

Jayce,

Be sure to send a pic of this rare set to Radio Attic Archives.


RE: Unknown Emerson - Radioroslyn - 06-24-2013

That's where I looked and couldn't find it.
Terry


RE: Unknown Emerson - BrendaAnnD - 06-24-2013

But if he sends the pic, it will be there for the next person. Icon_smile


RE: Unknown Emerson - Jayce - 06-24-2013

Hmm, I will have to check the site out and do that. Hope they don't mind a picture of a sort of rough looking Emerson. Icon_smile


RE: Unknown Emerson - TA Forbes - 06-25-2013

That's a nice snag, Jay!!!

Although I hate to say "I told you so," I am going to do it anyway!

Radios ALWAYS come around. A couple of months ago you were not having any good luck. NOW you ARE!!!!

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