[Boatanchors] Spark-Gap??

[Dave Meitzen]

 It is very similar to the buzzer spark unit shown here:

 http://www.aa9tt.com/Local/Fun_Stuff/Antiques/1916_T_R/1916_t_r.html  click
on pic for full size

The eBay unit shown is a transmitter only. You can see the buzzer on the
side of the box with 
The spark coil (I agree probably a model T). The components look authentic
to me. I would bet the base
is from a table. I'd like to see the wiring under the base. The black box is
probably a cap.

My 2 cents :>))

Best Regards
Dave aa9tt

-----Original Message-----
From: boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of howard holden
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 2:43 PM
To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net; rbethman
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Spark-Gap??

I think it's a reproduction, using some period components. The box at the
right rear looks like a Ford Model T ignition spark coil, often used in low
power spark setups. (I use one in the AWA 1929 transmitter contest to power
a small Hartley oscillator). The box in front of it is probably a capacitor
box. The larger gap on top of the Ford coil looks old enough. The knife
switch parts don't look period, nor do the shiny binding posts. Neither does
the wood base. The edge is too fancy, unless somebody tore up 'Momma's"
living room furniture. The key could be period but the contacts look small.
The large air-wound coil is most likely modern 1/4" copper tubing. And I
have no idea what the small object in front right of the slide tuned coil
is. Also no interconnecting wiring, unless it's underneath the base.

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: rbethman<mailto:rbethman at comcast.net>
  To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net<mailto:boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
  Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 3:22 PM
  Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Spark-Gap??


  Sure looks like a PART of one!

  Bob - N0DGN

  On 3/5/2010 3:11 PM, Ron.K3PID wrote:
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