The Buddy Base

What's a Buddy Base you say, well here's what we know so far.

  • Model TX-11(Early) 6 Channels *

  • Model TX-11(Later) 12 Channels*

  • Model RC-11B (RX.) TX-11B (TX) 23 Channel *

  • Designer  Ron Schiller

  • 'On The Air' "Speaker Box" flashes on TX.

  • 300 to 500 produced

  • 5881or 6V6 audio output tube

  • Early model 6146B final, later 2E26 *

  • Sold by Buddy Sales Reseda, CA

  • Units are labeled AUTRONICS CORP. Pasadena CA.

  • Built in 1962-1969 ?

  • Buddy also made a single piece radio

  • Complete Buddy Base manual

  • * Additional Details from Jeff Easterly

  • Thanks go to the following people for providing data on the rare Buddy Base

    Mark ( Picture & data )
    Steve ( data )
    Jeff ( Details, data )
    Jay ( Buddy Spartan pictures, complete manual
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