Arvin Models 444, 444A Schematic & Parts List
November 1946 Radio News

November 1946 Radio News

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This schematic and parts lists for the Arvin model 444 and 444A tabletop radio were scanned and OCR'ed from the November 1946 issue of Radio News magazine. It was a compact, stylish, and affordable radio for the early post-World War II era (see advertisement to left). From what I can find, it was built in the 1945-1946 timeframe, so it was one of the first having been newly made radios after the three to four year suspension of domestic electronics production while the War Powers Act allowed the government to mandate companies dedicate capacity to wartime products. There are still many people who restore and service these vintage radios, and often it can be difficult or impossible to find schematics and/or tuning information. This is an abbreviated version of the very informational Radio Service Data Sheets usually printed. A running list of all data sheets is included at the bottom of the page. See also Arvin Radio: A Brief Overview and Historical Context.

Arvin Models 444, 444A

Arvin Models 444, 444A Schematic

Tube sockets are viewed from under side of chassis. Voltage readings shown at socket prongs are to floating ground and are taken with no signal. A.C. line voltage at 117 volts where no reading is given the voltage is zero or too low to read.

Arvin Models 444, 444A Parts List

Posted September 30, 2022
(updated from original post on 10/19/2014)

Radio Service Data Sheets

These schematics, tuning instructions, and other data are reproduced from my collection of vintage radio and electronics magazines. As back in the era, similar schematic and service info was available for purchase from sources such as SAMS Photofacts, but these printings were a no-cost bonus for readers. There are 255 Radio Service Data Sheets as of April 30, 2025.

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