[NJARC] Its ALIVE! Re: Any Freed-Eisemann aficionados out there?

[n3ibx]

Hello,
        I'd speculate the face of your "NR-5" is made of bakelite or 
possibly formica. Try cleaning it with a paper towel and warm water before 
you try something more powerful, though it's doubtful it would hurt it. It's 
always best to err on the side of caution!

BTW, Congrads on getting your NR-5 working!

Very Best Regards,
                             Joe Cro N3IBX

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Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: [NJARC] Its ALIVE! Re: Any Freed-Eisemann aficionados out 
there?


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> hi
> i just purchased a freed eisemann nr-5.it has some cabinet water stains.i 
> would like to clean it up,but im not sure whether it is varnish or 
> shelac,also i dont know whether the face is plastic or bakelite. the tubes 
> are intact.any advise would be greatly appreciated. tnx
>
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> From: "n3ibx" <n3ibx at verizon.net>
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>> Al,
>> Many thanks for sharing your resto page with us. The Freed-Eisemann
>> looks fantastic, and you did a superb job on the restoration of it! I
>> particularly like your rejuvaniation of the 01A's in your set. The one in
>> the picture is an early one with a short pin "Shaw" type base.
>>
>> Regarding a speaker/horn, any of the generics from the mid-twenties would 
>> do
>> nicely. Just be sure to check if the driver is good before you buy it. 
>> They
>> can sometimes be repaired, but it can be used as a barganing chip when 
>> you
>> purchase one. A good way to test them is to connect a 1.5V "D" cell 
>> across
>> the speaker terminals. You should hear a very faint clicking sound as the
>> terminals are moved.
>>
>> Most battery sets did not come with a horn or "phones" as standard
>> equiptment. You always bought them seperately. Even though Freed-Eisemann
>> probably sold a speaker with it's own name on it, it may have been made 
>> by
>> another manufacturer.
>>
>> Best Regards and hope you enjoy your wonderful set. They'll surprise you 
>> on
>> how good they actually play when connected to a good antenna and ground.
>> Joe Cro N3IBX
>>
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