Gerard's Ducretet-Thomson D225

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Ducretet-Thomson D225 Table top

During my previous visit to Rennes (France) I had to choose between the B.F.R. and this set of about the same era, simply because there are limits to what one can carry over 1000km by train and bicycle. This time I went to the same shop to find out it was still there after three months, which was a good starting point for negociating and I could buy this radio for a reasonnable price.

**Data for Ducretet-Thomson D225**
Production	France , 1940.
Bands	LW MW SW.
Tubes	6E8G 6M7G 6H8G 6V6G 5Y3GB 6AF7.
Cabinet	Wood . Size 55x30x23 cm.
Power	AC.
Documents	Schema.

The Design

The octal tubes used in this set never became very popular in Europe. The type numbering is American-style.

Before and shortly after the second World War, asymmetric designs were often found.

Obtained	9/1995 from Brocante Rennes.
Condition	5.
Disposed	Sold 7/1998.

This Object

At first sight the cosmetic condition looked far better than the BFR: there was just some veneer damage, but at least there was veneer visible. But it was good enough to leave it as is, which is not as good as the BFR is now. Moreover, the dial was damaged. Never buy a radio without a dial (unless for scrap)!

The radio missed its converter tube and I put in an American 6K8, and later a real ECH35. Sound and reception were actually fine, but the radio simply never looked like it should.

Part of Gerard's Radio Corner.
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