Model B4100

The Model B4100 was visually identical to the Model B4000. I understand that this model could also be obtained in brown and ivory. Electrically, it differed from the Model B4000 with the substitution of the 1T5GT tube with the 3Q5GT at the output amplifier stage. Of course, wth the difference in the filament voltage, the 2 volt storage cell warning was modified slightly (See voltage warning below).

Tube Complement:

1. 1A7GT: Converter
2. 1N5GT: IF Amplifier
3. 1H5GT: 2nd Detector, AVC, 1st Audio Amplifier
4. 3Q5GT: Output Amplifier

Features of B4100 models:

1. The U-shaped dial and airplane pointer are used, but the dial (part R8145-24) is different from the Model 5000 as the dial numerals range from 55 to 160.

2. The Model B4100 does not sport the Baby Champ label on the back.

3. The back has three screw terminals: external antenna, ground, and phono input. Three decals are affixed on the back: license warning, battery connection/tube location, and 2 volt storage cell warning.

4. A guarantee notice sticker is present on the bottom of the case.

5. The back is attached to the chassis by four slot screws.

Variations found among B4100 models:

1. Speakers are found in two shapes: round and rounded square. Both speaker shapes are stamped with manufacturer's part No. R12791.

2. Screws attaching dial to chassis are of two types: slot and Robertson.

My Model B4100 collection data:
Col No.
Color
Knobs
Back Scr
Dial
Dial Scr
Speaker
Other
003
brown
brown
missing
R8145-24
square
replaced
cloth & plastic wire to plug
004
brown
missing
missing
R8145-24
square
missing
cloth & plastic wire to plug
006
brown
ivory
missing
R8145-24
slot
R12791 round
cloth & plastic wire to plug
008
brown
mising
slot
R8145-24
slot
R12791 round
cloth & plastic wire to plug
009
brown
brown
slot
R8145-24
square
R12791 round
cloth & plastic wire to plug
010
brown
brown
missing
R8145-24
square
R12791 square
cloth & plastic wire to plug
011
missing
missing
missing
R8145-24
square
R12791 round
cloth & plastic wire to plug
Key: Col No. = Collection Number, Back Scr = Back Screw Type, Dial Scr = Dial Screw Type
Details:
R8145-24 U-Shaped Dial

 

R12791 Round Speaker
R12791 Rounded Square Speaker

 

B4100 Back

 

B4100 Tube Location

 

B4100 License Warning
B4100 Voltage Warning (Compare with B4000)

 

B4100 Guarantee

 

Examples:
Model 4100 (Col No 011): ivory, ivory knobs, original dial cover. (Originally found as chassis only. Restored as per Northern Electric Service Bulletin RS 108-March 1947)
Model 4100 (Col No 010): brown bakelite, original knobs, original dial cover.

Model B4100 Radio Service Bulletin