[NJARC] Mystery National

[peter A markavage]

Sort of almost sounds like a National NC-80X, but I thought that receiver
was general coverage. But 6J6's, miniature twin triode, with all the rest
of these older type tubes doesn't make sense.

Pete, wa2cwa

On Sat, 9 Oct 2004 01:09:31 EDT StephenTetorka at cs.com writes:
> Hi Guys:
> 
> Nice seeing all you tonight.
> It's really great being with you and sharing Radio Stuff.
> 
> When I got home, I found my package...inside is what appears to be a 
> National 
> Radio.
> 
> I don't have a picture to show you - yet.
> 
> Here's a basic description:
> 
> 10 tubes - 6J7, 6B8, 6C5, 2-6J6's, 3-6K7's, 25L6, 25Z5.
> Ham band only...from 160 to 10 meters...with NO 15 meters.
> Dial is rectangular...and looks like the 'sloping' one on the NC46 
> with one 
> large tuning knob...again similar to the NC46.
> Front panel has stamped control markings...no other markings except 
> the word 
> "National" on the dial face...left side.
> No ID  whatsover...prototype?...back panel has stamped number C245.
> Has power cord...not battery.
> Unit has side screws ( right side)  to attach antenna connection.
> Speaker is auxiliary - back of unit..I don't have the speaker.
> Certain metal containers ( IF's?) have "NC" stamped...and what looks 
> like 
> capacitor cans have date "1937 patent".
> Panel & body is grey wrinkle...access is via top panel held with 
> screws.
> To access chassis, the whole 4 sided enclosure must be unscrewed & 
> lifted 
> up...to late tonight to 'screw around" ...hi hi.
> 
> Any ideas?
> 
> Tnx,
> Steve
>