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Operation Manual for Silvertone Model 1905 - 45philcodon - 01-18-2022

Does anyone know where I might find an owners/operation manual for a Silvertone Model 1905?

What I am trying to understand is the function of the second dial hand on this radio. The main tuning hand or pointer obviously tracks across the tuning range; but, there is a second pointer that tracks around the dial multiple times as the radio is tuned from one end to the other.

What is its function?

Thanks,

Don

RE: Operation Manual for Silvertone Model 1905 - Paul Philco322 - 01-18-2022

I think you are referring to the Dual Condenser Drive Shaft, you can tune wide or narrow, pull/push tuning knob in or out to go wide or narrow.

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RE: Operation Manual for Silvertone Model 1905 - 45philcodon - 01-18-2022

Paul,

I understand the dual ratio drive. What I specifically do not understand is the purpose of the additional pointer on the dial. It moves much faster than the tuning pointer and I can't figure our what its purpose is.

Thanks,

Don

RE: Operation Manual for Silvertone Model 1905 - Paul Philco322 - 01-18-2022

So on mine the Airplane pointer is wide tuning the half size pointer is fine.

Did I understand your query?

I love Silvertone, the chassis prefix tells you manufacturer.

Paul

RE: Operation Manual for Silvertone Model 1905 - Eliot Ness - 01-18-2022

If I understand your question Zenith called that the second hand. It is used for fine tuning so you can relocate a station easier than the single tuning hand alone. It sounds like Silvertone used the same concept.

RE: Operation Manual for Silvertone Model 1905 - Paul Philco322 - 01-18-2022

Silvertone trying to be Zenith on Sears Roebuck terms, easy down payment or Sears charge account.

Paul

RE: Operation Manual for Silvertone Model 1905 - 45philcodon - 01-19-2022

Thanks, guys that makes sense.

Don

RE: Operation Manual for Silvertone Model 1905 - Paul Philco322 - 01-19-2022

From the Mark Stein Book on Silvertone it appears the set was manufactured by Air King in Brooklyn NYC.

Paul