Crosley Model 515 (Fiver) 5-Tube 2-Band Superhet.
Radio Service Data Sheet
March 1936 Radio-Craft

March 1936 Radio-Craft

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This is another Radio Service Data Sheet that appeared in the March 1936 edition of Radio-Craft magazine. I post this schematic and functional description of the Crosley Model 515 (Fiver) 5-Tube 2-Band Superhet radio manufacturers' publications for the benefit of hobbyists and archivists who might be searching for such information either in a effort to restore a radio to working condition, or to collect archival information. An extensive list of similar radio service data sheets from many different electronics magazines of the day is at the bottom of the page.

Crosley Model 515 (Fiver) 5-Tube 2-Band Superhet. Radio Service Data Sheet

(Tone control; ranges, 540-1,570 kc., 1,570-4,000 kc.: airplane dial; 685 output tube; dynamic speaker)

When aligning the I.F. amplifier of this set, keep the service oscillator lead well away from the tubes. It is attached to the cap of V1. Tuning condenser must be at lowest capacity. Volume control, total 8,000 ohms, 200 ohms fixed.

The voltages for this set are as follows:

Tube V5 has 4.9 V. on the filament; the others, 6.3 V. Total power consumption is 50 W. The R.F. circuits are aligned at 1,570 for the oscillator and 1,400 for the ant. section. The police band does not need aligning.

Posted July 6, 2022
(updated from original post on 7/13/2015)

Radio Service Data Sheets

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Crosley Model 515 (Fiver) 5-Tube 2-Band Superhet.Radio Service Data Sheet March 1936 Radio-Craft

Crosley Model 515 (Fiver) 5-Tube 2-Band Superhet.
Radio Service Data Sheet
March 1936 Radio-Craft