Creative Electronics Transcon 6, Transcon 10, and MkII versions

Object/Artifact

Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Name/Title

Creative Electronics "Transcon 6"," Transcon 10," and MkII versions

Description

6 or 10 Meter Mobile Transmitter and Receiving Converter

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Creative Electronics Corporation

Date made

1957 - 1958

Valuations

Value

$99.50

General Notes

Note

QST, Jun 1957, p. 121. QST, Apr 1959, p. 147. (MkII) The Transcon 10 was made by Creative Electronics of Stamford, Connecticut. It combined a 10 meter AM/CW transmitter and receive converter, converting to the broadcast band. The transmitter ran 4 watts input when using power from the car radio, 12 watts with an external supply. The five-tube transmitter could be VFO- or crystal controlled. The two-tube converter fed into the car radio. The Transcon 10 was made in both 6 and 12 VDC types. A similar model for 6 meters was available. Review: QST, Nov 1957, p. 30.