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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?
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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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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.
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So on mine the Airplane pointer is wide tuning the half size pointer is fine.
Did I understand your query?
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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.
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Thanks, guys that makes sense.
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From the Mark Stein Book on Silvertone it appears the set was manufactured by Air King in Brooklyn NYC.
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