Upon the date 12:24 PM 3/28/01 -0500, R. D. Davis said something like:
>On Wed, 28 Mar 2001, Ethan Dicks wrote:
>> I have printed instructions on how to build one, down to how to cut a
section
>> of pipe/conduit with ears to screw it down to the block of wood that you use
>> as the base. Anyone know where to get a hunk of crystal these days? I
have
>[...]
>
>My crystal radio used a germanium diode as well - it was one of those
>Radio Shack kits back in the 1970's.... still have it somewhere.
>Anyway, if you want to start from scratch at building one, crystals
>are probably plentiful at the various "new age" & crafts shops. Last
>time I checked, there were a few places still selling real "cats
>whiskers" (no - you don't catch the neighbor's cat to get one of these
>- that won't work). Did you try Antique Radio Supply? Several years
>ago, they had catswhiskers listed in their catalog. Alas, they don't
>appeart have a functional web site at this time.
Website still works, R.D. I just ordered some parts today to finish
restoring a friend's '49 Ford radio.
http://www.tubesandmore.com/
Regards, Chris
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Christian Fandt, Electronic/Electrical Historian
Jamestown, NY USA cfandt_at_netsync.net
Member of Antique Wireless Association
URL:
http://www.antiquewireless.org/
Received on Sat Mar 31 2001 - 22:01:11 BST