05-08-2010, 02:29 AM
The models 30,41, and 96 all use the same cabinet and look the same. They have a different chassis inside. The model 30 was a farm radio and used batteries (A, B and C batteries. The model 96 is a Nine tube AC powered radio. The model 40 is a 6 tube DC powered radio. In some parts of the country DC was the power you got out of your wall outlet at this time.
If it is a 96 it should sound really good with push pull 45 tubes. However, these tubes are rather expensive because people into high end tube audio gear like them. I have a GE H31 that I got without tubes years ago and I still haven't got around to fixing it because of the price of these tubes. Also, in these early radios a lot of mechanical parts are made of pot metal that often breaks. Depending on your electronic experience it might be better to get some practice working on a few cheaper radios before trying to fix this one electronically.
Rod
If it is a 96 it should sound really good with push pull 45 tubes. However, these tubes are rather expensive because people into high end tube audio gear like them. I have a GE H31 that I got without tubes years ago and I still haven't got around to fixing it because of the price of these tubes. Also, in these early radios a lot of mechanical parts are made of pot metal that often breaks. Depending on your electronic experience it might be better to get some practice working on a few cheaper radios before trying to fix this one electronically.
Rod
