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oldradio99
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Post subject: Collins AM/FM tuner Model 45-D  Posted: Jul Tue 31, 2012 5:03 pm |
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I recently acquired one of these and the chassis is very clean.
I didnt even know that Collins did anything besides ham gear.
What seems to make this unique is that it uses TRF for AM but normal IF circuitry for FM.
These were $230 back when new.
Are these unusual in any way and do they have any collectibility?
Anyone want to venture as to a current value?
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Post subject: Re: Collins AM/FM tuner Model 45-D Posted: Jul Tue 31, 2012 10:09 pm |
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I did find out that it was Collins Audio Producrs of Westfield NJ.
But sill not a lot of info about it.
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Post subject: Re: Collins AM/FM tuner Model 45-D Posted: Jul Tue 31, 2012 11:11 pm |
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Much different than the Cedar Rapids, IA Collins, then. Interesting piece nonetheless.
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Post subject: Re: Collins AM/FM tuner Model 45-D Posted: Aug Wed 01, 2012 1:34 am |
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Post subject: Re: Collins AM/FM tuner Model 45-D Posted: Aug Wed 01, 2012 6:10 am |
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Sams index says it is covered in folder 72-6, published in 1949. I should have it, will check tomorrow.
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Post subject: Re: Collins AM/FM tuner Model 45-D Posted: Aug Wed 01, 2012 1:24 pm |
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MAG wrote: Sams index says it is covered in folder 72-6, published in 1949. I should have it, will check tomorrow. I have the Sam's and was told this works. Just dont have an amp right now. Really trying to get a feel how unusual or rare this may be.
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Post subject: Re: Collins AM/FM tuner Model 45-D Posted: Aug Wed 01, 2012 1:33 pm |
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oldradio99 wrote: MAG wrote: Sams index says it is covered in folder 72-6, published in 1949. I should have it, will check tomorrow. I have the Sam's and was told this works. Just dont have an amp right now. Really trying to get a feel how unusual or rare this may be. Even if the seller said it works assume it doesn't if the original electrolytic caps and any paper caps (if used) are still in the circuit.
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Post subject: Re: Collins AM/FM tuner Model 45-D Posted: Aug Wed 01, 2012 2:11 pm |
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Tube Radio wrote: oldradio99 wrote: MAG wrote: Sams index says it is covered in folder 72-6, published in 1949. I should have it, will check tomorrow. I have the Sam's and was told this works. Just dont have an amp right now. Really trying to get a feel how unusual or rare this may be. Even if the seller said it works assume it doesn't if the original electrolytic caps and any paper caps (if used) are still in the circuit. I know that.
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Post subject: Re: Collins AM/FM tuner Model 45-D Posted: Aug Fri 03, 2012 8:07 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Collins AM/FM tuner Model 45-D Posted: Aug Fri 03, 2012 8:12 pm |
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Here's some info from the (New York?) Audio Fair of 1952. Seems they were still in business then. Your tuner might be a kit:
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