[Hammarlund] Need Info For Minerva Tropic Master WW2 RX?

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

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Since I know that several of you on this list own the 1945 Minerva Tropic 
Master WW2 morale receiver, I wanted you to be aware of what was available.

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.
http://www.w9wze.net

Thanks!

Duane W8DBF


Duane Fischer, W8DBF - WPE8CXO
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