[Boatanchors] Want Info On The WW2 Minerva Tropic Master?

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

Hi All,

If you need information on, or about, the Minerva Tropic Master WW2 morale 
receiver, produced for the United States Army and Navy, by the Minerva 
Corporation of America, NYC, please contact me.

I have the "actual" schematic that came with the receiver. The versions by 
Sams and Riders are not correct! The MTM was only manufactured in 1945. 
There was a military model and a civilain model. Very little difference 
between them.

I also have the 'only known to still exist' fact sheet that came with the 
MTM. This document actually says it was manufactured for the Army and Navy, 
thus documenting as fact that the RX truly was, and is, a WW2 morale 
receiver.

I also have all five restoration articles written by Mark Ellis from the 
1995 Popular Electronics issues. These are electrical restoration, not 
cosmetic!

Finally, I also have an exact reproduction of the decal that was on the 
lower left of the drop down front door. The letters "MCA" appeared in red on 
some sets and in gold on others. Why? Nobody knows. I have both colors 
available.

You can see a photo of the set N0ALO, Lynn Brock, repainted for me, along 
with historical and technical information, on the HHI web site. Just find 
the link for the Minerva Tropic Master from the home page.

You can contact me at the e-mail address below.

Thanks!

Duane W8DBF


Duane Fischer, W8DBF - WPE8CXO
E-Mail: dfischer at usol.com

Hallicrafters web site: www.w9wze.net

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