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December 2, 2020 at 5:02 pm #15792
Ian Morrison
Forum ParticipantHi everyone, really excited to join the forum! I’ve always been interested in vintage electronics and now I’ve come into a 1935 Majestic Montcalm radio in fairly good nick. I have a basic understanding of circuitry as it relates to guitar tube amplifiers but not radios and not of this vintage. I could definitely use some help!
I was told it’s non-functioning and haven’t powered it on lest i fry something. I have good instructions on testing the components so that’s what I’m going to do first. I found the schematics here on page 18:
https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Schematics/Majestic%20Replacement%20Parts%20and%20Circuits%201935-1937.pdfUnfortunately the upper half of the page is illegible. My first questions would be does anyone have another source for schematics that are perhaps easier to decipher? Also is this something valuable with which i shouldn’t be mucking about? I’m sure I’ll be back soon for help but for now any advice is greatly appreciated!
Cheers,
IanDecember 2, 2020 at 5:56 pm #15793
garykusterCVRS MemberWelcome to the forum Ian,
Here’s a link to the Radiomuseum website for the schematics and other info: https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/rogerstube_majestic_montcalm_ch_54.html
The Rogers 10-65 and 10-66 are also identical if you find a schematic for those. As to value, It often depends on where the radio is. For example in Montreal which has been around for a long while, consoles are a dime a dozen with good unrestored examples going for anywhere from $75 to $150. West of Ontario, they become more scarce and therefore a little more expensive. Unfortunately, for antiques in general and radios in particular, post baby boomers for the most part see no use in old things. Example: here’s a 1938 Philco I completely restored and refinished with the original grille cloth and I can’t even get $120. for it : https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/813414002560227/?ref=search&referral_code=undefined Been for sale for a month.That being said, your radio is nice shape, but I wouldn’t worry about restoring it. Just fire away when you run into questions. Plan on replacing all the paper capacitors and the electrolytics as well before even contemplating firing it up. A good place to get parts with quick delivery is : https://www.justradios.com/ (Canadian company )
Good luck, Gary in Montreal
December 3, 2020 at 6:57 am #15794
garykusterCVRS MemberWelcome to the forum Ian,
Here’s a link to the Radiomuseum website for the schematics and other info: https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/rogerstube_majestic_montcalm_ch_54.html
As to value, Here in Montreal where a lot of radios were manufactured, Consoles have little value as they are plentiful and mostly around $75 to $200 range. There are exceptions depending on manufacturer and model.Here’s a link to a Philco that I’ve had for sale for a month at $120 and can’t give it away : https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/813414002560227/?ref=search&referral_code=undefined
Best Canadian source I’ve found for parts is Justradios.comGood luck, Gary in Montreal
December 3, 2020 at 7:31 am #15795Dan Walker
CVRS Memberhttp://www.pacifictv.ca/rogerschematics.htm#rogers
You will find the schematics here at Pacific TV If you don’t find what you need let us know and I will see if I have anymore information.
I presume that this radio is a 10-65, but it will give you the information if you look at the back of the chassis. Also sometimes the TYPE will point ypou in the right direction.
Also you can google ” Majestic Montcalm Radio”
Good luck
Dan in Calgary Send me an emailDecember 3, 2020 at 7:33 am #15796
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December 3, 2020 at 8:22 am #15807Ian Morrison
Forum ParticipantExcellent, that’s much easier to read! Thanks very much I will be sure to get back to you if (or more likely when) i run into problems!
Cheers,
Ian
December 3, 2020 at 2:25 pm #15810Dan Walker
CVRS MemberIan,; you are going to need some information about the tuning light in that radio.
It is not a 6 volt bulb, it is a special 24 volt bulb.
I know there are going to be other things you will have questions about so if you send me a PM
[personal message] we can get things sorted out.
The radio is a 10-65 and 10-66, and the basic difference is the dial indicator lights
Just click on private message under my name, and send me your email
I am glad to be of help if you need it.
Dan Walker in CalgaryDecember 10, 2020 at 9:55 am #15835ten66man
Forum ParticipantHi! I just joined because I’m interested in restoring a Ten-66, which has the same schematic as your Montcalm. I’m even more of a novice than you, but I’ve been watching the “Mr. Carlson’s Lab” YouTube channel, and I think I can do this.
Does your Montcalm have a tubular plastic tuning dial like the Ten-66? Mine is extremely brittle and falling apart. Restoring that is currently the most daunting aspect of my rebuild.Cheers!
December 10, 2020 at 8:37 pm #15838Dan Walker
CVRS Memberten66man.
I have restored many rogers sets and I did find that Radio Daze wanted several photos of the plastic drum tuning dial,from my 10-12.
so I sent them many photos of the dial. I do not know if they have any drum dials for the 10-66 or the 10-65, but you could ask them.in an
email . Just go to their site and click on ” CONTACT US.”
Send the email to John.and tell him Dan Walker sent you.
They are always making new reproduction dials and they may have one.
Another source might be someone on this forum who has a real junker, but a good drum dial.
It is also possible that there are other models with the same dial.
I believe that your has three bands, but I am not sure.
Dan in Calgary.November 29, 2025 at 12:30 pm #35230soates2025
Forum ParticipantHello – I am also restoring a 1935 Rogers Majestic Montcalm. I managed to get it running on my own (recapped and replaced resistors) but I am stuck on what to do with the tuning indicator bulb. The original one is burned out.
Any advice on what to do for a replacement would be greatly appreciated. Also any insights on how this specific part of the circuit is supposed to work would be most welcome.
Is the triangular voltage divider circuit shown on the schematic (R16, R17, R18) near the tuning bulb related to its function?
I realize this post is quite old but it showed up with a google search regarding the tuning bulb.
Thanks in advance
November 30, 2025 at 7:41 am #35231Dan Walker
CVRS MemberThe tuning indicator bulb for this radio is a #1448 and it must be .035 amps.
It is a 24 volt bulb. I have tried other 24 volt bulbs and they don’t work.
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