[BC] Turntable arms

[Milton R. Holladay Jr.]

Yes, the two speed model with the speed change control sticking out of the
top of the spindle..................
M
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Alexander" <dynotherm at earthlink.net>
To: "Broadcast Radio Mailing List" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 3:45 PM
Subject: Re: [BC] Turntable arms


> On 19 Jul 2005 at 14:17, Milton R. Holladay Jr. wrote:
>
> > Ah, yes, Rich; that would be the Fairchild 750s, with the 36 pound
platter
> > (got a pair). With a new belt and cleaning, they would come up  to sped
in a
> > quarter turn, but belt life was very poor. (Also have two older models;
the
> > two speed worm drive model is much smoother than the next model  after
it
> > which had gear and belt drive.)
>
> It's the older one I first encountered at WBAA. Two speed direct drive
> 33-1/3 and 78.26 only. Of course at that station there was no need for 45.
<g>
>
> > Actually, the RCA model 70 C or D were a tad heavier built than the
> > Fairchilds (I gave two 70Cs to the state museum where they're displayed
in
> > the broadcast booth with the RCA 250D xmtr. Gave away two 70Ds to
friends,
> > also.)
>
> Get your finger stuck in the shifter at the edge of the platter
> and you wouldn't try shifting on the fly again. <g>
>
>
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