[Boatanchors] Harvey Wells

[Al Parker]

Hi John,
    According to info in Gene Rippen's "Tube Type Transmitter Guide",
there were several models of the TBS-50.
    The first, just "TBS Bandmaster",
2nd "TBS-50, (about 1948) CW only, 807 final, 30-40w input",
3rd "TBS-50A (about 1948) CW & Phone version.  40 to 50 watts input on
phone (2) 6L6's p-p mod., carbon mic.",
4th "TBS-50B (about 1952) CW only",
5th "Bandmaster Senior TBS-50C (about 1952) CW & phone",
6th Bandmaster Deluxe TBS-50D (about 1952), 3-tube preamp" audio stage.
hope that will help you determine what you have.  He doesn't mention paint
schemes.
73,
Al, W8UT
New Bern, NC
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John King" <k5pgw at yahoo.com>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 10:23 AM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Harvey Wells


> I have Harvey Wells TBS 50 serial # 2121 which has the
> nomenclature "Transmitter TBS 50" across the top of
> the front panel. The finish appears to be wrinkle
> Gray. There appears to be a light coat of rust Dust
> forming on the paint surface.
>
> I have seen some of the transmitters with the
> nomenclature "Bandmaster Senior" across the top of the
> front panel. The Bandmaster Senior appeared to be
> black wrinkle paint.
>
> Questions:
>
> What are the differences in the "Transmitter TBS 50"
> and the "Bandmaster Senior"??
>
> Are the letters around the controls engraved on both
> models or just painted on?
>
> Were they actually painted different colors?
>
> Would anyone know the approximate manufacture date of
> my Harvey Wells "Transmitter TBS 50" serial # 2121???
>
> Your input and assistance will be greatly appreciated.
> 73, John, K5PGW
>
>
>
>
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