Electro-Ear Model 5 Carbon Hearing Aid
The Electro-Ear Model 5 carbon hearing aid was made by the American
Earphone Co. of New York, NY around 1938.
The black-colored metal case measured 5¼" x 2⅜" x ¾". It
weighed 6¼ oz. without the batteries.
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Top view of the Electro-Ear Model 5 showing the sliding on-off switch
(center) in the "on" position.
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Close-up view of the upper front of the case showing the nameplate.
The microphone grill consists of 4 curved slots surrounding the
nameplate.
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Rear view of the Electro-Ear Model 5 showing the pocket clip (top
center).
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Inside view of the Electro-Ear Model 5 showing the carbon microphone
(upper half) and the battery compartment (lower half). The battery door
swings open to the left. The Electro-Ear Model 5 used 3 AA sized
batteries in series to give it 4.5 volts.
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Close up of the carbon microphone seen from the rear. The sliding on-off
switch is at the top center.
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Close-up view of the hard black ear mold (left) and the receiver
(right). The ear mold snaps onto the receiver nubbin.
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View of the American Earphone Co. logo (AE) on the back of the receiver
(left), and the top view of the custom hard black ear mold (right).
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Left side view of the Electro-Ear Model 5 showing the "leg" to prop it
up in its closed position. |
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Left side view of the Electro-Ear Model 5 showing the "leg" to prop it
up in its open position. |
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Top view of the Electro-Ear Model 5 showing how propping up the unit
allows the sound to better reach the microphone.
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