Valandy Historic Germanium Transistor Radio Code Practice Osciillator Construction Projects Kit

TRANSISTORMUSEUM ™

VALANDY 1950s VINTAGE CODE OSCILLATOR AND RADIO KITS

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION BOOKLET

FIRST IN A SERIES OF HISTORIC CONSTRUCTION BOOKLETS FOR THE TRANSISTOR HISTORIAN AND MODERN KIT BUILDER!

Ø Learn About the First Transistor Project Kits from the 1950s

Ø Covers the Classic Code Oscillator and the 2 Transistor Radio.

Ø All the Info Provided for the Modern, Experienced Kit Builder to Reconstruct These Wonderful Historic Projects.

Ø An Introduction to the Booklet from the Original Designer of These Kits.

Ø 36 Pages of Schematics, Photos, Templates and Detailed Construction Text.

Ø You’ll Also Get a CD, with All Project Template Graphics for Your Own Use.

Ø BONUS – Two Vintage 1950s Germanium Transistors, Tested in the Valandy Oscillator Circuit and Guaranteed Functional, Are Provided (With a Detailed Historical Insert Describing the Transistors).

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The photo to the right shows the original 1950s Valandy Code Oscillator and the photo above shows a recent version, built using details provided in the booklet. You’ll find lots of details and graphics to allow you to make your own historic kit!

YOUR ORDER INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

** 36 Page Construction Booklet.

** Data CD with All Project Details, Including Template Graphics for Your Own Use.

** Two Raytheon 1950s Germanium Transistors, Tested and “Ready to Go”. These Provide Equivalent Performance to the Transistors Used in the Original Valandy Kits.

The scan above is from a 1956 electronics catalog, showing the Valandy 2 Transistor Radio for sale. You’ll get all the details you need to reconstruct one of these historic radios.

This is a photo from the booklet, showing various vintage germanium transistors that have been tested to work well in both Valandy kits and which represent the types of transistors available to kit builders in the 1950s and 1960s. Use this link to the TransistorMuseum Store for a description of the Raytheon CK78X germanium transistors to be included in your order.

Raytheon 1950s Vintage Germanium Transistors

HOW TO ORDER

Total Cost is $20, which includes shipping/handling within the U.S.

You Can Use Paypal or a Check. Contact transistormuseum@aol.com For How to Order Details.