Maico Model G "Quiet Ear" Vacuum Tube Hearing Aid
The Maico model G "Quiet Ear" was produced by Maico Electronics, Inc. of Minneapolis, MN in 1949. The name "Maico" was derived from the initials of the Medical Acoustic Instrument Company.
It was a 3 vacuum tube one piece model measuring
4⅜” by 2¼" by ⅞”. It weighed 9½ oz. with batteries. The case had a
gold-colored plastic front with a gold-colored anodized aluminum back.
The square microphone grill was near the top center with an "X" with a
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Top view of the Maico Model G "Quiet Ear" showing the 3-position tone
control (H-high, N-normal, L-low) on the left and the volume control/on-off
switch on the right. The two-hole receiver cord jack is in the center.
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Bottom view of the Maico Model G showing the serial number beginning
with a "G" indicating this model number. Earlier models—serial
number in the 8000s did not have the serial number on the bottom, but
written inside. |
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Rear view of the Maico Model G showing how the back swings down to
reveal the battery compartment.
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Rear view of the Maico Model G showing the
Mallory RM-3 1.4 volt mercury "A" battery (center) and the
Zenith Z-12-G 22½ volt "B" battery (bottom). |
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The Maico Model G "Quiet Ear" in its original case. |
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Outside view of the original case of the Maico G "Quiet Ear".
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