Torn.E.b, German WW2 radio receiver test

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  • This is a demo of Torn.Eb shortwave receiver from WW2.
    This has a great mechanical design. See it on the film.
    The sound is also very good. Hear it on the film.

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  • @kkteutsch6416
    @kkteutsch6416 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Extremelly well designed and crafted radio equipment with only 2 to 3 tube types interchangeable between a lot of diferent radio brands as Tfk, Lorenz, Siemens, etc and, even almost 80 y'rs after, perfectly functional !

    • @user-tg6tq8su3c
      @user-tg6tq8su3c ปีที่แล้ว

      В.Н.Татищев о евреях...Жидах поганых...
      Тысячелетняя МУДРОСТЬ Предков, даёт НАМ рецепт СПАСЕНИЯ... Другого НЕТ... и НЕ БУДЕТ...
      ПИСЬМО ТАЙНОГО СОВЕТНИКА ВАСИЛИЯ НИКОЛАЕВИЧА ТАТИЩЕВА, К ПЕТРУ ИВАНОВИЧУ РЫЧКОВУ И НЕКОТОРЫМ ДРУГИМ ИНЫМ ЛЮДЯМ...
      Их (евреев) сначала было много в России и во время Великого князя Владимира II, в 1113 году общим определением всех князей выгнаны и закон положен, если впредь явятся - оных убивать и сие в Великой России до днесь хранится, но в малой России во владение польское, паки допущены, однако ж Указом 1743 года все изгнаны и впущатъ их наикрепчайше запрещено...
      Добавить весьма надобно о пагубнейшей вредоносности жидов сиречь, (т.е.) евреев наилучше сказать иуд предателей всесветных, дабы полное
      изъяснение дать причин их изгнания из России общим определением всех князей русских в 1113 г., а не то доброхотных читателей может ложное мнение о жидах образоваться. Изгнаны они, иуды из России за великие и злые душегубства убиения ядом лучших людей, людей русских. Распространение отравных зелий и тяжких смертельных заразительных болезней всяческими хитроковарными способами, за разложения, кои они в государственное тело вносят. А поскольку ни совести, ни чести ни правды у жидов и в помине нет, то впускать их обратно в Россию - деяние, много хуже государственной измены. Маю (думаю) я, что государство или республика где жидов зело много, быстро к упадку или гибели придут, понеже или (так как) евреев - семена разложения, злопагубного пренебрежения родными обычаями, добрыми нравами повсюду вносят. Особливо опасны, они - природные ростовщики, кровососы, тайные убийцы и всегдашние заговорщики для Великой России. Понеже (т.к.) народ Великоросский самый мужественный на земле, честный и трудолюбивый, но прямодушный и чистосердечный, что немалую помеху к распознанию жидов, тайных иезуитов и масонов составляет.
      Безмерно гостеприимство народа русского. Сим (этим) некогда пользовались, а могут и в будущем пользоваться,
      если МЫ ИЛИ ПОТОМКИ НАШИ МУДРЫЙ УКАЗ 1743 года ЗАБВЕНИЮ ПРЕДАДИМ.
      В.Н.Татищев о евреях
      С.-Петербург, 1795 г.
      В.Н. Татищев ?

  • @guidosantacana773
    @guidosantacana773 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    One of the things that can be observed in this excellent video is the influence of German design in Russian military communications gear after the war. The view of the chassis brought me to my R311 Russian set and even a smaller chinese 339 set that reflects the same basic design but in a solid state receiver.

    • @rudylopezmachin
      @rudylopezmachin ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry, I wouldn't call it "influence", it's a copy!!! They took everything they could (just like the North Americans) and they copied everything!

  • @Varianna12
    @Varianna12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Those Germans: Great hardware, genius design. Wish my expensive GC receiver sounded that well.

  • @cottersay
    @cottersay 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Insanely over engineered -- I love it!

  • @GREENDIAMONDNEWS2012
    @GREENDIAMONDNEWS2012 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    engineering.at.its.finest-audio.is.mind.blowing..what.a.full.sound!

  • @rwl0323
    @rwl0323 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Incredible design! Beautiful audio!

  • @carstenellwart3315
    @carstenellwart3315 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What it is also worth to mention is that this Tornister-Empfänger b is using direct heated cathods. They are more noisy that indirect heated ones, but after turning on it takes only around 2 seconds to be heated up and be ready for use.
    In fact the Tornistor-Empfänger b is made of 4 tubes RV2P800 (HF-Pentode), also called "curlers" because of their design.
    To get the right power out of a 2V battery there was also an inverter available, "Wechselrichter EW.b" which was typically powered by the 2V 38Ah lead acid battery "Sammler 2B38". (B stands for "Blei", german for lead).
    My father had to of these Receivers. As a young man i've "played" several years (maybe between the years 1982 and 1986) with such a receiver, it made a lot of fun to use it. Even at that time i was always fascinated by the incredible design of this device.

    • @LA6NCA
      @LA6NCA  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for all the interesting information you share.

  • @PY4FQ
    @PY4FQ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Simply amazing! Impressive the state of conservation of these radios! Congratulations!

  • @kkteutsch6416
    @kkteutsch6416 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm amazed how this high quality receivers used only four tubes and frequently of the same type, compare it with american designed receivers, with a lot of mixed tubes and perhaps not of the same quality... and a premium eletrical and mechanical assembly work !

  • @stevemercure902
    @stevemercure902 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Sounds fantastic, thanks for sharing!

  • @AverageRetiredGeek
    @AverageRetiredGeek 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you for excellent video! I have a Torn.E.b which was acquired by a relative during his stint overseas during WW II. It was passed on down through the family and, as the family ham radio buff, I have had it on the shelf for many years. Got it out today, took some pictures and found your web site and here I am. Fantastic! It is a wonderfully built radio - mine has paint loss and the front panel labels are very difficult to read but the interior is in great shape. I am seriously considering building a simple power supply and seeing if I can get it working. Again thanks for the information.

    • @bogdanbacanu605
      @bogdanbacanu605 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Bob, did you get it working ?

    • @AverageRetiredGeek
      @AverageRetiredGeek ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bogdanbacanu605 Many other projects go in the way so the answer is no. There it sits on the shelf!!

  • @zuutlmna
    @zuutlmna 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Looks to be in excellent condition!

  • @ys1rs
    @ys1rs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this amazing video. Incredible craftsmanship shown by the german designers in their equipment. Definitively build to last like a tank!

  • @richardknight5344
    @richardknight5344 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a torn eb 1944 that was a vet bring back, still looks like new..

  • @mabo4848
    @mabo4848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    fantastic

  • @F8FCA
    @F8FCA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you make me dreamer om .
    what a sound , what a vintage quality .. thank's for that

  • @Studyelectron
    @Studyelectron 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Re set and repair to bring the radio receiver of past are great job and hobby to delight as a second or supplementary happiness 🎉

  • @novocanal7153
    @novocanal7153 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Um rádio da ww2 com uma qualidade de recepção absurda. Viva as válvulas.

  • @josephneal4467
    @josephneal4467 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks very much for sharing. That is a beautiful sounding radio!

  • @davidausterman5915
    @davidausterman5915 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow! Clear and powerful.

  • @11266118
    @11266118 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    FANTÁSTICA QUALIDADE DE AUDIO..

  • @newpatrick8838
    @newpatrick8838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Impressive collection of yours!

  • @klbird
    @klbird 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like a well designed mechanical layout for the tuning and the audio quality is similar to the later Model R390 we used in the 1960's.

    • @Varianna12
      @Varianna12 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      About 1/4 the size.

  • @opencct
    @opencct 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabulous design, mechanical and electrical. I can't imagine the cost of this!

  • @radioman140
    @radioman140 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Als Amerikanerder der oft in Deutschland ist, staune ich immer ueber die Deutsche Technik! Danke! Almost makes my R390a look crude!

  • @VK2UAL
    @VK2UAL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bloody German Perfectionism lol. The radios are by far the best radio’s I have ever heard and have seen. Richard vk2ual

  • @Lockbar
    @Lockbar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    100% completely fascinating!!!!!

  • @KB4QAA
    @KB4QAA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a fantastic design!!! Thanks.

  • @timothymarshall6709
    @timothymarshall6709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Germany made good high quality receivers and transmitters even after 80 or so years it is still running maybe wit a little TLC recapping alignment and all out of tolerance stuff awesome👏

  • @davidstinson7269
    @davidstinson7269 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an excellent collection and testament to your skills.
    I am awed.

  • @dang25272549
    @dang25272549 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A nice piece of German engineering .

    • @antalperge1007
      @antalperge1007 ปีที่แล้ว

      German technic. Period.
      DEUTSCLAND ERWACHT! 🇩🇪 💖
      Greetz from Hungary 🇭🇺 😍

  • @slippery396
    @slippery396 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow ... amazing collection !!!

  • @philh5829
    @philh5829 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    AWESOME, NO NOISE, NON-FATIGUING CW ON 80. I'LL SWAP MY TS440 FOR THIS ANY TIME

  • @anatolyarno9336
    @anatolyarno9336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    es ist fantastisch! Deutsche Ingenieure sind Genies!

  • @jelonebxart
    @jelonebxart 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Is Nothing out there Better than! Made in Germany

  • @TheApostol33
    @TheApostol33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super video - thank´s for sharing .

  • @reginaldmcnab3265
    @reginaldmcnab3265 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing!

  • @SpinStar1956
    @SpinStar1956 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice, thanks for sharing! 😊
    73…

  • @rustyrebar9647
    @rustyrebar9647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice collection!

  • @Studyelectron
    @Studyelectron 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Witnessed German design of DC line voltage to 220 v AC in a small pack so beautiful and compact to operate Record player Radio to my happiness to note German advance stage of technology in 1970-1980 at a tea garden power supply used to be DC .Air port surveillance Radar is just another feather in their cap 🎉be dedicated nice old is gold and present too shine spreading…

  • @1112223333111
    @1112223333111 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    super quiet receive...sounds better than a new radio

  • @smalcolmbrown
    @smalcolmbrown ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you :)

  • @MauriatOttolink
    @MauriatOttolink 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As Hitler's progressed with victory clearly fading, Göring said "When this war is over..I'm going to get an English radio. Then at least I'll have SOMETHING that works."
    Poor old guy! He should have got one of these German Masterpieces.
    My DL6 friend in Münich tells me that Germany had no access to quartz during WW2 so they had to design receivers without it! They didn't do so badly! I'd love one of these but Helge Fykse has cornered the market. Bit cruel to keep them all in captivity! Should release them back into the wild.
    Great Video..Thank you.

  • @davidhunt3161
    @davidhunt3161 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was amazing thankyou

  • @renekenshin6573
    @renekenshin6573 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, looks so durable

  • @PetrJanasek
    @PetrJanasek ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabelhaft und tadelos!

  • @nor4277
    @nor4277 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to own one amazing radio .

  • @martyhuff5866
    @martyhuff5866 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like your radio! I wished I had one! I bet there expensive and hard to get!

  • @asaalhamdo4806
    @asaalhamdo4806 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the old radio

  • @nunyabizness199
    @nunyabizness199 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice radio and collection. I wondered what that buzzer station was, very odd.

    • @LA6NCA
      @LA6NCA  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No one knows what it is used for

    • @nunyabizness199
      @nunyabizness199 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LA6NCA I've been stumbling across it for years.. Thought it might be somone practising cw on a very bad transmitter...😉

  • @venator5
    @venator5 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Helge
    Do you have the ones what installed in the german tanks. It had 3 different "Blocks".

  • @Alex-nv7cf
    @Alex-nv7cf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The receiver of my dream! +1

  • @yo4aul
    @yo4aul 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which was the antenna type they were designed for?
    Do they have a separate antenna tuner?

  • @MM-ci2cv
    @MM-ci2cv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what is that 'buzzer' signal transmitter all about?

    • @thenicecat69
      @thenicecat69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, the > is an old , (wellknown for years) russian military frequency-guard and alarm transmitter buzzing 7/7 days and 24/24 hours . Sometimes you could ear a femelle or a mâle synthetic voice transmitting letters and Numbers in russian as encrypted messages.Actuallyv it’s often Jammed by ukrainien national hymn and folk ukrainian songs and music ! Sometimes Jammed by morse code transmissions. F6BNL. Hamradio operator and s.w.l , 73s and good luck for listening strange shortwave transmissions like numbers stations. Cheers from Lyon in France. Jean-Louis

  • @miyagireport
    @miyagireport 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is this a regeneration radio?
    How good sound!

    • @LA6NCA
      @LA6NCA  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, it is a regeneration receiver.
      It has a very good sound.
      It is a very simple design.

  • @milanjares987
    @milanjares987 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    super

  • @EarlHiggins
    @EarlHiggins 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely amazing, I'm curious what antenna were you using? I'm very jealous of that low noise floor.

    • @antalperge1007
      @antalperge1007 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazing, innit?
      German technique. Period.
      DEUTSCHLAND ERWACHT! 🇩🇪 💖
      Greetz from Hungary 🇭🇺 😍

  • @984francis
    @984francis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you suppose the buzzes are bursts of encoded information?

    • @LA6NCA
      @LA6NCA  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I dont know... Here are more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UVB-76

  • @michaelscoofield
    @michaelscoofield 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    2V and 90V both DC? Which current Amps please? Is it the same for Ukw.E.e please?

  • @BruceNitroxpro
    @BruceNitroxpro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What kind of restoration has this set receiver gotten? I'm sure you must have recapped and realigned the receiver, right?

    • @LA6NCA
      @LA6NCA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the question.
      I have many such receivers.
      In a few of them way I replace capacitors.
      Otherwise, only cleaning and lubricating moving parts.
      These are high quality radios.

    • @LA6NCA
      @LA6NCA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Often it is also unnecessary with calibration.

  • @rong3194
    @rong3194 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Single sideband as well. What is that screwdriver adjustment at 4.47?

    • @LA6NCA
      @LA6NCA  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There is antenna tuning. The input stage is adjusted.

  • @pietjepuk2399
    @pietjepuk2399 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, I am from the Netherlands and I am owner of a Thorn EB from 1942. I am looking for the service manual and aligment manual. Can you help me?

  • @jabberwocky1707
    @jabberwocky1707 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:11 I count about *eleven* of those receivers.
    - I'm jealous! ;-)

  • @FroggyFrog9000
    @FroggyFrog9000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice radio. I spent plenty of time in the video game Wolfenstein - you could shoot these radios and they would burst. Now I see a real one: I want to have one! Also are there televisions from this time period still in existance???

    • @rccarz5
      @rccarz5 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      NEIN NEIN NEIN

  • @knucklesandbones
    @knucklesandbones 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you fix them as well?
    I have a feldfunkgerät c

  • @drbrainstein1644
    @drbrainstein1644 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you selling that one?
    Wievel costen das?

  • @ve3enx95
    @ve3enx95 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm amazed that these are so old but are of such fantastic high-quality design and construction. You have so many interseting radios. Awesome!
    0:01 Just wondering...why did you get so many of the same kind? Is it so you have a source of spare parts? I can imagine tubes for those must be getting harder to find these days?

    • @LA6NCA
      @LA6NCA  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for the nice comment.
      I live in Norway and there we have lots of German WW2 radio lying around.
      The Norwegian army used some German equipment after the war.
      In most other countries Germany unoccupied, all radio equipment was destroyed.
      I have a lot of radio tubes lying around here also.
      73 the LA6NCA

  • @antalperge1007
    @antalperge1007 ปีที่แล้ว

    German technic. Period.
    DEUTSCHLAND ERWACHT! 🇩🇪 💖
    Greetz from Hungary 🇭🇺 😍

  • @langhilau
    @langhilau 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much will a single radio like this sell for in Europe? I have never seen on offered in the states here.
    73 KG0MN

  • @adelarsen9776
    @adelarsen9776 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't think Marve Fleksnes would approve of a German radio.

  • @Yuēhàn24
    @Yuēhàn24 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The turret looks just about the same as in the Marconi R206 made about the same time.

  • @garymckee8857
    @garymckee8857 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top of the line,do they still make quality radios like this in Germany or is it like the U.S. sold out to China?

  • @Sendeftelle
    @Sendeftelle 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing!
    I like these "Berta"s (so we call them in german). Unfortunately, I can't get one.

    • @Sendeftelle
      @Sendeftelle 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hm, I have to say, I cant get one yet.

  • @slippery396
    @slippery396 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to be super lucky and find one a garage sale ....lol !!

  • @karelkasparek2171
    @karelkasparek2171 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, I have also Torn E.b. Not in very good conditin, but still working. Many years ago somebody repleced original tubes by 6F32 :-(

  • @АндрейХрамов-ф5я
    @АндрейХрамов-ф5я ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 73!

  • @Radiogenes
    @Radiogenes 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello! I am looking for a Torn E b unit... anyone selling?

  • @juanasanelli6831
    @juanasanelli6831 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    el sintonizador es similar a los sintonizadores de los canales de los TV a valvulas

  • @Choosemeiwin
    @Choosemeiwin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:43 that's danish :D

  • @Choosemeiwin
    @Choosemeiwin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:21 ALIENS! ó_Ò

  • @markbuitenwerf2000
    @markbuitenwerf2000 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice. you got much radios tumbs up

  • @mygoogle3135
    @mygoogle3135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Никакой есу айком,не сровнится в прозрачности

  • @EvertvanIngen
    @EvertvanIngen 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Starwars android talk XD

  • @tonyturtle5805
    @tonyturtle5805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very nice de kd8ifj

  • @SaloufardosMorrison
    @SaloufardosMorrison 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one for sale if anyhone is interested! I have send the photos to Mr. Helge Fykse!

    • @tm80notgoodwithnames58
      @tm80notgoodwithnames58 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      do you still have it?

    • @SaloufardosMorrison
      @SaloufardosMorrison 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I do! But I just left home where I keep my collection so it will be hard to send it to you! What would you be willing to buy it from just to know!

    • @tm80notgoodwithnames58
      @tm80notgoodwithnames58 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      SaloufardosMorrison where "the home" is :D

    • @SaloufardosMorrison
      @SaloufardosMorrison 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Greece and I study in England!

    • @tm80notgoodwithnames58
      @tm80notgoodwithnames58 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      SaloufardosMorrison what year it is? (early/late) and does it have all tubes and the battery box?

  • @zeber127
    @zeber127 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    И русский язык слышно

  • @Studyelectron
    @Studyelectron 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Witnessed German design of DC line voltage to 220 v AC in a small pack so beautiful and compact to operate Record player Radio to my happiness to note German advance stage of technology in 1970-1980 at a tea garden power supply used to be DC .Air port surveillance Radar is just another feather in their cap 🎉be dedicated nice old is gold and present too shine spreading…

  • @asaalhamdo4806
    @asaalhamdo4806 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing