[Boatanchors] Lafayette Transceiver

[MICHAEL BITTNER]

Howie, you nailed it  That Lafayette #30 is what my unit is, for sure, and my unknown tube is surely a type 33.  My unit should be fairly easy to restore to operating condition but cosmetically it's not so good due to its badly corroded front panel.  Thanks to all who responded to my query.  Mike, W6MAB

> On February 4, 2022 at 9:34 PM manualman at juno.com wrote:
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>     I found it. There were two Lafayette Transceivers. One was the Model 19 and the other was the Model 30.
>     Copy and paste this link to your browser. Watch for wrap around to the second line.
>     http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=951 http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=951
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>     Or this one which seeems to be better
>     Copy and paste this link to your browser. Watch for wrap around to the second line.
>     https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?attachments/laf-transceivers-jpg.876859/ https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?attachments/laf-transceivers-jpg.876859/
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>     Pete, wa2cwa
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>     On Fri, 4 Feb 2022 17:49:35 -0500 (EST) MICHAEL BITTNER <mmab at cox.net mailto:mmab at cox.net > writes:
>     > This ancient Lafayette transceiver was gifted to me, when I wasn't
>     > looking, at a swap meet.  A case of reverse shoplifting (as
>     > explained in an old issue of QST, dumping the stuff you can't sell
>     > on the other guy's table). The size of the coils indicate it is
>     > probably for 5 meters, and it has two 2-Volt filament tubes.  One is
>     > a 4-pin #30 and it tests excellent.  The other has 5 pins and its
>     > internal structure is that of a pentode.  However, it has all
>     > markings rubbed off.  I'm reluctant to test it without knowing
>     > exactly which pentode. in this 1930's vintage series of 2-Volt
>     > tubes, it is.  Is anyone familiar with this unit who knows what tube
>     > this is?  Mike. W6MAB
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