Emerson Model 104 Tombstone Radio (1935)
Emerson Radio & Phonograph Corporation, 111 Eighth Ave., New York City
This large, ornate model 104 tombstone radio from Emer-
son goes to show that the company, famous for their small
radios, also made quality larger sets. In fact they offered
both a variety of table and floor models. This set was intro-
duced in the summer of 1935 as part of their 1936 line, at
a list price of $69.95. Its dimensions are 21" (h) * 161/2" (w)
* 121/2" (d).
For its 1936 line, Emerson embraced the new metal tubes,
their engineers claiming the benefits to be "elimination of
the usual metal shield, a closer hook-up between essential
parts, better reception, and more dependable perform-
ance". The 8-tube 104 used 6 of the new metal types.
I'm not sure if the grille-cloth is original, but it for sure looks
at home on the set!
son goes to show that the company, famous for their small
radios, also made quality larger sets. In fact they offered
both a variety of table and floor models. This set was intro-
duced in the summer of 1935 as part of their 1936 line, at
a list price of $69.95. Its dimensions are 21" (h) * 161/2" (w)
* 121/2" (d).
For its 1936 line, Emerson embraced the new metal tubes,
their engineers claiming the benefits to be "elimination of
the usual metal shield, a closer hook-up between essential
parts, better reception, and more dependable perform-
ance". The 8-tube 104 used 6 of the new metal types.
I'm not sure if the grille-cloth is original, but it for sure looks
at home on the set!
more...
The 104 uses Emerson's 8-tube 3-band A8 chassis. Frequency coverage is:- standard broadcast from 540 -1800 kcs, police from 1710 -
5950 kcs and short wave from 5.5 - 19 mcs. The tube line-up is 6K7 (RF amp), 6A8 (mixer/ LO), 6K7 (IF amp), 75 (2nd det/AVC/1st AF),
6C5 (phase inverter), 6F6 *2 (push-pull output) and 80 (rectifier). The schematic is available here, courtesy of NostalgiaAir.
5950 kcs and short wave from 5.5 - 19 mcs. The tube line-up is 6K7 (RF amp), 6A8 (mixer/ LO), 6K7 (IF amp), 75 (2nd det/AVC/1st AF),
6C5 (phase inverter), 6F6 *2 (push-pull output) and 80 (rectifier). The schematic is available here, courtesy of NostalgiaAir.
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