[BC] 110 V DC

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Ron:
I remember being told that the term "AC/DC receiver" referred to 
"Alternating Current/Direct Conversion," rather than an ability to 
run on direct current, though of course, it could.

IOW, there was no transformer, and the AC was 'directly converted' in 
the unit. There really weren't enough DC mains supplies in the US for 
that alone to be a selling factor.

The design was useful in that it reduced the parts count and cost 
while increasing the risk of accidental electrocution. A worthy tradeoff.  :-)


But I could be wrong.

Kind Regards,
David


On Sat, 02 Dec 2006 12:13:43 -0700, "Ronald J. Dot'o Sr." 
<<mailto:ron.doto%40comcast.net>ron.doto at comcast.net> wrote:
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This brings up an interesting point.  In my youth there were a lot of "All
American 5" tube type receivers around with AC-DC  power supplies.

My question is:  Was there anyplace in the U.S. that was served with 110 DC
power?  If so I never heard of it.  If there wasn't then why were so many
radios made with AC/DC power supplies?

Ron D, Salem, OR.
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