Vintage Transistors

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Siemens TF78/30 and TF80/30 in use also by a wide range of Blaupunkt Car Hifi

Arround the years 1957 - 1963 this transistors often to find in power amplifier stages of hybrid car radios, mostly from the German brands Blaupunkt and Becker as to see here:
Blaupunkt Frankfurt Transistor
TheSamba.com :: Blaupunkt Stuttgart TR Owner's Manual (detailled schematic diagram from Blaupunkt)
Here a list of various models with tube & solid state mostly
EF89 ECH81 EBF89 ECF83 TF80/30 TF80/30 TF78/30:

Blaupunkt "Bremen Transistor" from D709800
ECH81 EBF89 ECF83 OC30 OC30 TF78/30
Bremen Transistor Radio Blaupunkt (Ideal

Blaupunkt "Bremen-Transistor Q-603.540"
ECH81 EBF89 ECF83 TF80/30 TF80/30 TF78/30
Bremen-Transistor Q-603.540 Radio Blaupunkt (Ideal

Blaupunkt "Stuttgart TR" Series D
EF89 ECH81 EBF89 ECF83 TF80/30 TF80/30 TF78/30
Stuttgart TR Serie D Radio Blaupunkt (Ideal

Blaupunkt"Export Super 31401" Serie E
EF89 ECH81 EBF89 ECF83 TF80/30 TF80/30 TF78/30
Export Super 31401 Radio Blaupunkt (Ideal

Blaupunkt "Frankfurt TR US 30471" Serie D (for the United States)
ECC85 EF89 ECH81 EBF89 EAA91 ECF83 TF80/30 TF80/30 TF80/30
Frankfurt TR US 30471 Serie D Radio Blaupunkt (Ideal

Blaupunkt "Frankfurt Transistor" Series D [var1]
ECC85 EF89 ECH81 EBF89 EAA91 ECF83 TF80/30 TF80/30 TF80/30
Frankfurt Transistor Serie D Radio Blaupunkt (Ideal

Blaupunkt "Frankfurt Transistor TR 24V" from Q 500001 1959-1960
ECC85 EF89 ECH81 EBF89 EAA91 ECF83 TF80/30 TF80/30 TF80/30
Frankfurt Transistor TR 24V Radio Blaupunkt (Ideal
Frankfurt Transistor ab Q 500001 Radio Blaupunkt (Ideal

Blaupunkt "Wiesbaden" from "S 400001"
EL 95 EF89 ECH81 EBF89 EL95 TF80/30 TF80/30 TF77/30
Wiesbaden ab S 400001 Radio Blaupunkt (Ideal

Blaupunkt "Köln Transistor" [til G91xxxx]
ECC85 EF89 ECH81 EBF89 EABC80 ECF80 TF80/30 TF80/30 TF80/30
Köln Transistor Radio Blaupunkt (Ideal

Blaupunkt "Bremen TR" Series D
ECH81 EBF89 ECF83 TF80/30 TF80/30 TF80/30
Bremen TR Serie D Radio Blaupunkt (Ideal

Blaupunkt "Köln Transistor" from G920001
ECC85 EF89 ECH81 EBF89 EABC80 ECF80 2×TF80/30, TF80/30Z, 2× RL232
Köln Transistor Radio Blaupunkt (Ideal

Blaupunkt "Westerland Portabel" Serie D (Fully Solid State)
2× AF101M, 2× AF101Z, 2× OC604, OC604spez., 2× TF80/30, RL32, RL41
Westerland Portabel Serie D Radio Blaupunkt (Ideal

Blaupunkt "Westerland All Transistor"
2× AF101M, 2× AF101Z, 2× OC604, OC604spez., 2× TF80/30, RL32, RL41
Westerland All Transistor Radio Blaupunkt (Ideal

Grundig "Universalboy 201" 1962/1963
AF114 AF115 OC71 AF116 AF116 AF116 AF116 OC75 OC71 TF78/30 TF78/30
Universal-Boy 201 Radio Grundig (Radio-V

Wandel & Goltermann (WAGO) Gamma-Omnibus-MLK 1963/1964
AF115 AF105 OC603 OC604 TF78 TF78/30
Gamma-Omnibus-MLK (Export) Radio Wandel & Golterm

Becker Transistor mono amplifier "TR503" 1965
OC71 OC72 TF78/30 TF80/30 TF80/30
Transistor-Sprechverstärker TR503 Radio Becker, Max Egon

Becker "Monte Carlo TG/M"
TF78 ECH81 EBF89 ECF83 TF78/30 TF80/30
Monte Carlo TG/M Radio Becker, Max Egon

 

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Valvo/Philips early OC Series - OC15 and OC16 mostly in Car Receivers

Here URLs about Philips car radios (second URL also much other brands):
Typenummers Philips autoradio (Philips Car Radio Overview)
The E-Type Forum - Produced in association with the E-Type Club :: View topic - E-Type Radios
and some pics of schematics, data books and car hifi devices arround this first generation Valvo germanium transistors.
The pic No 6 I have found about currently ebay auction, item No 350359452695

 

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More pics from Valvo and Mullard Databook Covers

More pics from Valvo and Mullard Databook Covers

 

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2N176 use in Single Ended Power Amp Stages in Vintage Motorola Car Radios

Motorola gold plated Germanium power device 2N176 and related types made for Motorola Car HiFi devices - used in single ended pure class A audio power output stages. This was complete new for me - very interesting fact. Also new for me was the fact, that several years still tubes was used for the AM/FM receicer part. The solid state parts are only to find for the power amp section and for the dc/dc converter (so called "hybrid" versions). Full transistorized/full solid state car radio devices first in the mid of the 60's cheaper than combination of transistors and tubes. I think, this and the appropriate HF behaviour was the main reason therefore.
Here some URLs and pics:
WPS:AMC:Motorola 3TMR AM radio (63, 64 Classic) (Service Manual Motorola Car Radio 3TMR)
Wide range of Motorola Car Audio Service Manual - ebay item number: 380225017224
WPS:AMC:Motorola 3TMR AM radio (63, 64 Classic)
Motorola History - Car Radio - Music In Motion - Explore Motorola Heritage - About Motorola - Heritage - Cell Phone Development - Timeline - Investor Relations - Annual Report Archive - Heritage Gifts - FAQ - Historic News - Key Events - Important In
Transistor Museum Photo Gallery 2N176 Motorola Alloy Junction PNP Germanium Power Transistor
Transistor Museum Early Germanium Power Transistor History by Joe Knight Motorola Page 2
Volumatic unknown Radio Motorola Inc.; S
VW?????? Motorola, 5M (Volumatic) 1956 - ?????-?????????
VW Blaupunkt Wolfsburg
The Pittsburgh Press - Google News Archive Search
Chevy Car Radio Manuals
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/accessories/at112.htm

 

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Bendix TO-3 in their Car Travel Tuner - Solid State Audio Amp & Valve AM/FM Receiver

Bendix Hybrid Car Radio - Solid State Audio Amp & Valve AM/FM Receiver; Bendix call them also "Pushbutton Radio" and "Travel Tuner" (new terms for me)
In opposite to Motorola's versions here I note, that the solid state output stages are push pull but also not OTL. Very interesting is the mounting place of the TO-3 power device. The brand "Bendix" in German is very rare and hard to find. Here some pics and informations
Bendix Radio Foundation
http://home.xnet.com/~otis/Lincoln/RadioService.pdf (Service Manual Lincoln Travel Tuner 95BH, R95BH)
http://www.bendixradiofoundation.com/documents/AutoRadio_IllusList.pdf (Bendix Car audio overview)
Bendix Radio, Baltimore Radio Catalog
http://home.xnet.com/~otis/Lincoln/RadioService.pdf
Antique Radio Forums :: View topic - 1962 Mercury Car Radio Schematic Needed
OLD BENDIX RADIO TV AUTOMOBILE PHOTOFACT SCHEMATICS
1965 Ford Radio - Ford Mustang Forums
Early 64½-66 Mustang page of Klaus > Early Mustang Picture Gallery > Parts & Pieces > Special 64 1/2 Mustang Parts
Bendix Transistors TO-3
Transistor Museum Early Germanium Power Transistor History by Joe Knight Bendix
Results for Semiconductors:Vintage

Also in Home HiFi components like KLH Model Eleven the brand Bendix is not often to find:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/soli...-state-audio-amplifier-components-want-2.html (post #12)

 

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Bendix more pics

Bendix, more pics. No transistor (power devices) databooks to find. Who can post some cover pics?

http://www.hammar.dyndns.org/radio.htm

 

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OD604 - Inside in Akkord model: Trifels, Supplement to post 16

this transistor works in a universal radio for travel/portable and car audio application, launched 1958 (one of the first fully Solid State radios - I think). German price 1958: approximately 500 DM

 

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Delco Car Audio and Delco-GM Germanium Power Devices

Nostalgia Air: TechForum: 60s Delco car radio with DS-501 amp. No Thump, No 1.6v
Ward's Classic Car Radio Repair
Delco car radio with DS-501 amp Restauration
Electro-Tech Service 1
When your treasured classic car radio needs repair, you need a Certified expert professional to repair it. Rogus Radio Repairs 1930 to 1970 radios

 

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Pics of "hard to find" Delco-GM Germanium Power Devices

Pics of "hard to find" Delco-GM Germanium Power Devices

 

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Vintage Germanium Solid State from China

This I have never seen before

 

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Various Germanium Power Transistors

Various Germanium Power Transistors and application circuits

 

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Various Germanium Power Transistors and application circuits II

Various Germanium Power Transistors and application circuits II

also a pic of the RCA germanium type 40050 as replacement part for the model 'Eleven' from the brand KLH is to find.

 

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Pics of Vintage RCA Databooks about Semiconductors

Pics of Vintage RCA Databooks about Semiconductors

 

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Pics of Vintage RCA Databooks about Semiconductors-II

Pics of Vintage RCA Databooks about Semiconductors-II

there are currently offers of the Databook RCA "SC-10" by ebay:
item No 260279565993 and item No 310216558872

 

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First "All Transistor" Bendix AM Car Radio Series - Single Ended Audio Output

Bendix VW "Saphire I" URL for Service manual and pics
TheSamba.com :: Oct. 64 VW Sapphire I radio manual (Bendix1964 Service Manual)
Volkswagen Radios
TheSamba.com :: View topic - NOS 1960s Bendix radio $850.00?????

 

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Clarion's (and Japan's) first Solid State Car Stereo Device "CA202"

Clarion's CA-202, the first Solid State Stereo Set for car audio hifi from 1963 (developement) and 1964 (first release)
http://www.clarion.ee/clarionprofile-e2.pdf (timeline last page)
Clarion Japan | History
More informations wanted (schematic, used transistors and photos from inside).

 

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Pics of Vintage Databooks from Japan about Semiconductors

Hard to find vintage databooks from Japan about semiconductors:

 

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First Solid State Amateur Radio Transceiver from SBE, Model 33

SBE's SB-33 (SB33) from 1963 is called the world's first practical transistorized amateur radio transceiver (SBE stands for Sideband Engineers INC.).
It is known as the first practical transistorized rig; one of the important milestones of the amateur equipment history.
Inside is a single ended Class A not OTL audio ouput stage, equipped with the germanium TO-3 type 2N301.
More informations about
http://www.noobowsystems.org/restorations/index.html
http://www.noobowsystems.org/restorations/sb-33/sb-33.html
http://www.noobowsystems.org/restorations/sb-33/sbe-company-e.html

 

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First Bruns Guitar Amp without tubes - Burns Orbit 3 Orbit III Orbit Three

The Burns Orbit amps were a first in early British solid state amplification. In the power stage works an OC-35 from Mullard/Valvo. In 1963 this transistorized amp was more expensive than a new tube equipped Vox AC-30.

Currently auction Mullard OC35: ebay Item number: 260509915125

 

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First Bruns Guitar Amp without tubes - Burns "Orbit Three" schem. power amp

First Bruns Guitar Amp without tubes - Burns "Orbit Three" schema power amp