Lafayette HB-333 Info

[beachcomber1]

Looking for any and all info on a Lafayette HB-333.  An owners manual and a schematic would be nice    Thanks Beachcomber1

[crazybob]

The HB-333 was made by Polycomm, in New Jersey until 1964. It was replaced by the HB-400 made in Japan. Both had 13 tubes, including nuvisyors. I have several parts radios. Crazy Bob

[dk039]

Beachcomber1:  I was doing some research for a Lafayette HB-333(a) that I recently acquired, and came across your post on this forum.  Which HB-333 do you have?  I have a copy of the original "Operating and Installation Instructions" manual for the HB-333(a) variant, the later production of that radio.  It includes the schematic and alignment instructions.  The only outward sign of the late production units that I can see between the -333 and -333(a) is the fuse holder on the rear chassis apron (on the right corner when looking at the radio from the rear).  The front panels look identical.  

[dk039]

Mar 29, 2023 21:26:54 GMT -5 dk039 said:

Beachcomber1:  I was doing some research for a Lafayette HB-333(a) that I recently acquired, and came across your post on this forum.  Which HB-333 do you have?  I have a copy of the original "Operating and Installation Instructions" manual for the HB-333(a) variant, the later production of that radio.  It includes the schematic and alignment instructions.  The only outward sign of the late production units that I can see between the -333 and -333(a) is the fuse holder on the rear chassis apron (on the right corner when looking at the radio from the rear).  The front panels look identical. 
Crazybob: I noticed your post that said you had several HB-333 parts radios.  To do a decent restoration on my HB-333(a), I would like to know if you happen to have an original ceramic mic for that rig, and an original mobile mounting bracket/handle for that radio?