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, and steel, this Torn EB Radio Receiver is in EXCELLENT used condition! Though there are some very slight marks, scratches, dents and wear, it still retains 98% of its original paint! It appears to be 100% complete, apart from the outer casing and MAIN plug. Mechanically functional, however, I have not tested it for electrical functionality. All switches and dials work as they should. a VERY NICE late-war 1944 date on the date plate, it would make a PERFECT addition to any collection or display!
