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Jiri Placek
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Unusual AC-10 cabinet

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kent King Aug 3, 2023. 5 Replies

This AC-10 with an unusual cabinet was recently sold on line:https://www.ebay.com/itm/334965877426This cabinet does not appear in the Scott…Continue

McMurdo Silver Masterpiece VI

Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy D Nov 11. 8 Replies

I am scaling down due to moving and I am considering keeping only MP4 and MP5 while letting go an unmolested MP6 with a good 18" speaker in Oxford cabinet.  Here is my dilemma - I have seen too many…Continue

A strange custom cabinet (inspired by Laureate Grande)?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kent King May 7, 2020. 3 Replies

Allwave 15, appeared in Czech Republic.https://aukro.cz/radio-scott-6965781897Will try to get serial number.Continue

How to select non-noisy tubes?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brad Winder Mar 30, 2020. 5 Replies

My FM Philharmonic is getting noisy.  All tubes test good and non-microphonic.  I have a stash of replacement tubes and I wonder what is the best strategy for selecting "quiet" tubes.  The audio…Continue

 

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Andy D replied to Jiri Placek's discussion McMurdo Silver Masterpiece VI
"I know this is a very old thread, but did you sell the MP6?  If not, I may be interested."
Nov 11
Kent King replied to Jiri Placek's discussion Unusual AC-10 cabinet
"That set passed through Estes auction before landing on ebay, and I examined it at their auction. It is not original to the set, the mods to make it fit are clearly not to Scott standards. Also, as Norman noted, the AC10 is a 1929/30 set, and 6-leg…"
Aug 3, 2023
Norman S Braithwaite replied to Jiri Placek's discussion Unusual AC-10 cabinet
"There are several indications that this cabinet was not intended to house the Scott AC-10 including the fact that the power amplifier and speaker do not fit properly and that the cabinet style is about three years newer than the chassis set. Norman"
Aug 2, 2023
Jiri Placek replied to Jiri Placek's discussion Unusual AC-10 cabinet
"Many thanks for the responses.  Does it suggest the cabinet was made by Peerless in Rockford, Illinois?"
Aug 2, 2023
palegreenthumb replied to Jiri Placek's discussion Unusual AC-10 cabinet
"McMurdo Silver sold a "Mayfair" cabinet in 1933 that used a similar grille design.  https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/mcmurdo_mayfair_cabinet.html I believe Scott and McMurdo Silver sourced their cabinets from the same cabinet maker. It…"
Aug 2, 2023
David C. Poland replied to Jiri Placek's discussion Unusual AC-10 cabinet
"We have no documentation in support of a 6 legged Scott lowboy radio cabinet. Nor does your cabinet match any documented Scott cabinet. But there were generic cabinets available in the late 20's to early 1930's by a number of cabinet…"
Aug 1, 2023
Jiri Placek posted a discussion

Unusual AC-10 cabinet

This AC-10 with an unusual cabinet was recently sold on line:https://www.ebay.com/itm/334965877426This cabinet does not appear in the Scott catalog.  The pictures do not suggest an appropriation of a cabinet from another radio since there are no signs of plugged holes from another chassis controls.  Also, the bottom shelf for the power supply seems to be an add-on using scrap wood, and the speaker mount is atypical as well. I cannot find a…See More
Jul 31, 2023
Kent King commented on Jiri Placek's blog post Pot metal in AC10
"I sent you an email - I can help on some of this.  Kent"
Feb 19, 2023
Jiri Placek commented on Jiri Placek's blog post Pot metal in AC10
"Here are the pictures of the damaged part. Model 601, SN 1411.  Perhaps one could avoid 3D printing and somehow glue inside a metal disk using epoxy resin.  I would appreciate any advice.  Thanks, Jiri"
Feb 18, 2023
Kent King commented on Jiri Placek's blog post Pot metal in AC10
"Jiri - I've been trying some 3D printed parts with the help of my son (he has a printer). I have not tried these. I <might> have what you need, can you send me a pic of the part(s)? Kent"
Feb 8, 2023
Jiri Placek posted a blog post

Pot metal in AC10

The pot metal cast parts that support tuning capacitors are cracked in my unit.  I wonder what can be done to fix it.  Has anyone tried 3-D printing or is there another way?  Thanks, JiriSee More
Feb 8, 2023
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Apr 29, 2021
Jiri Placek replied to Jiri Placek's discussion McMurdo Silver Masterpiece VI
"I forgot to add - I am in SE Pennsylvania, about 20 minutes drive from the Kutztown radio meet site."
Apr 29, 2021
Jiri Placek replied to Jiri Placek's discussion McMurdo Silver Masterpiece VI
"I added some pictures of the MP6. I got the radio about 4 years ago, from Craigs list, from a well to do family (two Lotuses in the garage) who had the radio in a hallway bar as a conversation piece.  The initial asking price was quite low,…"
Apr 29, 2021
Jiri Placek replied to Jiri Placek's discussion McMurdo Silver Masterpiece VI
Apr 29, 2021
Mark Blackwood replied to Jiri Placek's discussion McMurdo Silver Masterpiece VI
"Jiri,  I am interested. I'm also new to the site. You can verify that I'm a serious collector with my local radio collector's club.  Thanks-"
Apr 28, 2021

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Pot metal in AC10

Posted on February 8, 2023 at 10:00pm 3 Comments

The pot metal cast parts that support tuning capacitors are cracked in my unit.  I wonder what can be done to fix it.  Has anyone tried 3-D printing or is there another way?  Thanks, Jiri

FM Converter Band Selector Tag

Posted on February 24, 2020 at 4:30pm 3 Comments

Does someone please have a good scan of the tag that came with the FM converter, as well as the tag dimensions?  If yes, I wonder whether it could be please shared.  I need one and I am considering placing an order for a replica.  Thanks, Regards, Jiri

E.H. Scott Historical Society - Scott News

Posted on September 10, 2019 at 7:30am 6 Comments

I had to ask a friend to do me favor and make a copy of a paper published in Scott News in 1994.  This "new" Scott News were published in 1990's.  I wonder whether the issues of "Scott News" have been scanned and saved somewhere.  My internet searches were futile.  Thanks, Jiri

Power supply for World's Record Shield Grid AC10

Posted on April 2, 2018 at 2:37pm 0 Comments

I have a tuner but no power supply.  Does anyone please have one available for sale?  Thanks, Jiri

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At 2:54pm on April 26, 2021, Larry Peak said…
Jiri Norman Breithweight is a friend of mine and sent me your contact. I am very interested, he said that he would see you in a couple weeks. I am new to this site. Thanks
 
 
 

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