Corner Reflector .Vo. 1, HF400 When there are new worlds to conquer, JFD will do it! Now our engineers have combined the famous JFD VHF Jetenna and UHF bowtie antenna into a miracle performer that pulls in all channels -from 2 to 83. Use it with the especially developed filter network` for perfect reception, completely free of inter -spectrum interference. Pre -assembled construction, all aluminum, even to solid aluminum dowels. Write for the new 1953 JFD dealer almanac on your letterhead -36 pages of the widest TV antenna . and accessory line in the industry. 'optional "" Bootie-Hector"' ,\o. 1 ll l'6011 1 /uv I -Ifeorn \o. I7I!'500 it's out of this world! new, VHF_ UHF All -Channel Antenna let 283 one antenna -one transmission line for all channels from 2 to 83 1 I(:Iti \'o. 1 HF30o rries for Clooireis 4-1 to HJ v. JFD MFG. CO., Brooklyn 4, N. Bensonhurst 6 -9200 world's largest manufacturer of tv antennas and accessories Burton Browne advertising
Sweeping the Country! Collins Audio Products Co. is in no way affiliated with Collins Radio Co. Two ALL NEW <strong>Com</strong>plete Kits for Every High -Fidelity Need FM Tuner Kit $5 5 The FM -11 tuner is available in kit form with the IF Amplifier mounted in the chassis, wired and tested by us. You mount the completed RF Tuning Unit and power supply, then after some simple wiring, it's all set to operate. 11 tubes: 616 RF amp, 6AG5 converter, 6C4 oscillator, 6BA6 1st IF, (2) 6AU6 2nd and 3rd IF, (2) 6AU6 limiters, PALS discriminator, 6A17 -GT double tuning eye, 5Y3 -GT rectifier. Sensitivity 6 to 10 microvolts, less than '2 of 1 °0 distortion, 20 to 20,000 cycle response with 2D8 variation. Chassis dimensions: 12'2" wide, 8" deep, 7" high. Illustrated manual supplied. Shipping weight 14 lbs. FMF -3 Tuning Unit Selected $1525 The best for FM. The most sensitive and most selective type of "front end" on the market. 6 to 10 microvolts sensitivity. Image ratio 500 to 1. 616 tuned RF stage, 6AG5 converter, 6C4 oscillator. Permeability tuned, stable and drift -free. Chassis plate measures 61/2 "x4' /2 ". In combination with the IF -6 amplifier, the highest order of sensitivity on FM can be attained. Tubes included os well as schematic and instructions. Draws 30 ma. Shipping weight FMF -3: 2 1/2 lbs. Dial available .- 53.85 RD -1C Tuner It Dial Each Collins Tuner Kit is complete with punched chassis, tubes, power transformer, power supply components, hardware, dial assembly. tuning eye, knobs, wire, etc., as well as the completed subassemblies: FM tuning units, AM tuning units, IF amplifiers, etc., where applicable. Since all these sub- assemblies are wired, tested and aligned at the factory, Collins Pre -Fab Kits are easily assembled even without technical knowledge. The end re- sult is a fine, high quality, high fidelity instrument at often less than half the cost - because you helped make it and bought it direct from the factory. Bring your present reproducing system up to date with a new Collins Tuner. FM /AM Tuner Kit i Basic <strong>Com</strong>ponents For Special Applications ,i, aiii°,,,14esslisn l.1 tls 1/141 ""11111er- '1111 IF -6 Amplifier A 11----4r- $1975 A remarkable value! 6 tubes are used in the IF amplifier: 6BA6 1st IF, (2) 6AU6 2nd and 3rd IF's, (2) 6AU6 limiters and 6AL5 discriminator. High gain, wide -band response (200 KC) for highest fidelity. 20 to 20,000 cycles. Distortion less than 1/2 of 1o,ó. Draws 40 ma ( 220 volts. Chassis plate dimensions: 11.5, 16 "x2 '/2" Shipping weight: 3 lbs. $2850 The COLLINS RD IC FM tuner chassis is unique in the field. A whole, compact FM tuner and dial that fits in the palm of your hand. Convert AM sets to FM'AM receivers for only o few dollars! Unlimited applications where space is at a premium. Use in conjunction with your phonograph amplifier. Full frequency response to 20,000 cycles. Sensitivity 20 microvolts, permeability tuned. Tuning unit and IF amplifier on the same chassis plate. Draws 40 ma 4,, 100 volts. Tubes: 6AG5 converter, 6C4 oscillator, 12) 6AU6 IF amplifiers, 6AL5 in new ratio detector circuit Shipping weight tuner and dial 5 lbs I $»50 The original 15 tube deluxe FM. AM pre fab kit redesigned on a smaller chassis. The tuner now measures 14" wide by 12" deep by 7'2" high. This attractive new front and dial assembly opens up new applications where space is at a 3remium. Kit includes every. thing necessary to put it into operation- punched chassis, tubes, wired and aligned components, power supply, hardware, etc. Kit comprises FMF.3 tuning unit, IF-6 amplifier, AM -4 AM tuning unit, magic eye assembly and complete instructions. All tubes includ- ed. Shipping weight 19 lbs. AM -4 Tuning Unit Tops in AM superhet performance! A 3-gang tuning condenser gives 3 tuned stages with high sensitivity and selectivity. Assembly is completely wired, tested and aligned ready for immediate use. Frequency coverage 540 KC to 1650 KC at a sensitivity of 5 microvolts. Tubes 6BA6 RF amplifier: 6BE6 con verter; 6BA6 IF amplifier and 6AT6 detector. Draws 30 ma r 220 volts. Mounts on a chassis plate measuring 4 "z73,8'. Ship ping weight 2!'2 lbs. Dial avail. able at 53.85. To: Collins Audio Products Co. Inc. P.O. Box 368, Westfield, N. J. Tel. WEstfield 2-4390 i FM Tuner Kit FM AM Tuner Kit 7, FMF3 Tuning Unit E IF 6 Amplifier J AM -4 Tuning Unit NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE MAIL COUPON TODA Y Slide Rule Dial Assembly RDIC Tuner and Dial Amount fcr Kit $ See weights, add shipping cost S .- Total amount enclosed S ... Check Money Order WHEN YOU THINK OF TUNERS, THINK OF CO LINS AUDIO PRODUCTS April, 1953 21
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