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Picture of AK 944 Chassis Underside
I need a picture of an original AK 944 chassis underside so that I can undo some previous attempts at restoration. I need to see wire colors/routing and placement/colors of the original caps.
Help save this cathedral radio.
Thanks
Russ
P.S. The cabinet had been "finished" with thick antiquing glaze, just wonderful.
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That one has the same problem, but thanks.
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Is that one of A.K's last gasp, or nearly last gasp sets? The front panel looks like a more ornate version of a Philco model 80, plain maple or birch veneer with shaded lacquer to mimic the fancier models?
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Yes, I was thinking the same thing, but more along the lines of a Airline or Silvertone since the cabinet, in particular, and the chassis components are slightly above the inexpensive Philco. But yes, it is a 4 tube set - still a supper and I would say it is easier to tune than the 84 and the volume control is a lot less touchy.
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It was an entry level model (the least expensive) for 1934:
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http://www.atwaterkentradio.com/index.htm)
Russ, I think I have an unmolested original. When I get a chance I'll check and take photos if it hasn't been messed with.
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It also has a surprising large speaker, about 8". However this speaker has the front-mounted spider (metal lattice with a screw in the middle in front of the pole piece. This probably reduces the effective range in both vol and frequency possibly making the smaller Philco speaker sound better.
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