Description
The Torn E.b. was first brought into service in 1935/36 and was used extensively with the German Wehrmacht, Signals, Police, and Administration Divisions. After the war it became extremely popular with collectors and used frequently within amateur radio stations and broadcasts throughout Europe.
The Torn E.B. is an adjustable, one frequency( t.r.f.) radio with four filaments, driven by a 2 volt battery at 0.2 A. each. Therefore the whole radio consumed approx. 0.8 A. of the battery.
The anode current could come from a 90 V. dry battery and was possible to generate the 2 V with the use of a vibrator unit. The vibrator unit was usually located on the lower board of the bottom cabinet. It could also be used with the current from a 12 volt car battery also in conjunction with the vibrating unit.
The set covers the frequency band 100-6970 kHz in eight ranges. The actual coverage of each sub-band is as follows:
( Band 2 ) 172-310kHz
( Band 3 ) 306-552kHz
( Band 4) 541-977kHz
( Band 5 ) 958-1720 kHz
( Band 6 ) 1685-3030 kHz
( Band 7 ) 2940-4760 kHz
( Band 8 ) 4420-6970 kHz
Made of aluminum, wood, and steel, this Torn EB Radio Receiver is in AMAZING used condition! Though there are some marks, scratches, dents and wear to the outer casing, it still retains 95% of its original early blue/grey paint! It is 100% complete internally, however I have not tested it for electrical functionality. All switches and dials work as they should. The veteran who captured this was part of “B Company” of the 100th Infantry Battalion, and wrote on the top:
PacHook Co.B. 100 Bn.
Missing the front cover (typical), but both originals and repros come up from time to time, so it should be an easy replacement. EASILY one of the NICEST Torn Eb radios I have had, it would make a PERFECT addition to any collection or display!
