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Federal Jr.Federal Jr.
1921
Although my collection focuses on thirties radios, this Federal Jr. crystal radio was purchased at an estate sale for an irresistible price of ten dollars! The Federal Jr. has a black metal case with a bakelite top. It is quite simple, consisting of the antenna, ground, and earphone terminals and uses a mineral for the detector (diode). According to a reference, the original sale price was $25 in 1921.

Belmont 525          Belmont 525 RearBelmont 525 "The Individual Radio"
Circa 1932

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6D6, 6D6, 75, 43, 25Z5

This metal "lunchbox" Belmont radio is similar to the GE BX found further down on this page. I believe the model is 525 because there are only three models (525, 540, and 541) with the radio's particular tube lineup. Additonally, the chassis layout in Riders for the model 525 closely matches the layout printed on the paper bottom of the radio, and this Belmont has a metal case that was common especially around 1932. Besides the durable metal case, the radio exhibits a very nice decorative appearance.

General Electric BXGeneral Electric BX
1932

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 39, 36, 38, 37

This metal General Electric is one of many low-cost "lunchbox" radios manufactured during the Depression Era. The BX model cross-references to a RCA R17-M, so the schematic for the latter model was used for technical repairs. When the radio came into my possession, the "curtain burner" cord (resistance line cord) was cut off. To fix the dropping resistor problem for the tubes; the tube filaments in series draw about 25V so a drop of about 100V is needed. I used a diode to drop 60V, and a 140 ohm 20W resistor to drop the rest. Also the 875 ohm speaker was missing so it was replaced with a 8 ohm speaker and an audio output transformer. Surprisingly, this simple 4-tube T.R.F. (Tuned Radio Frequency) radio worked well after all these repairs.
Kadette H        Kadette H        Kadette H - RearKadette H
Circa 1932

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 39, 36, 38, KR1

Other people list this radio as a model "H" but some say it is simply the original Kadette. Nevertheless, this gorgeous beetle Kadette was purchased off ebay for a pretty good price and still came with the original beetle plastic back. This model was the first radio to be housed in a molded plastic case and came in many cabinet varieties, including brown bakelite, salmon, etc. The radio circuitry was rather common at the time to help keep the costs down.
Emerson 415Emerson 415
1933

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 78, 77, 38, 1-V

This Emerson was restored and in working condition, but who could resist the stupendous and timeless styling of the cabinet? This is one great example of many attractive case styles and designs by Emerson in the early thirties during the peak of the Great Depression. This model appears identical to the Emerson 20A but was produced a little later and has different technical features, including a different tube lineup and a resistance line cord. The 20A had a built-in filament dropping resistor that posed ventilation problems in the cabinet. However, the resistance line cord of the model 415 was not much safer and contributed to the coinage of the name "curtain burner."
Kadette F Junior          Kadette F Junior Open          Kadette F Junior BackKadette F "Junior"
1933

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6F7, 12A7

The Kadette model F is perhaps one of the most innovative radio designs of the Depression Era. Although only AC-powered, this little portable radio measures approximately 4 inches wide by 6 inches tall and contains a whole two-tube T.R.F. circuit! These "pocket" radios are highly sought after by collectors; I patiently waited for several years before coming across a Junior on ebay that did not cost me over a hundred dollars. While brown bakelite is the most common, these Kadette Juniors came in a variety of cabinet colors including peanut butter and red.
General Electric M40General Electric M-40
Circa 1933

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 37, 38, 77, 78

This is another low-cost metal GE radio made during the peak of the Depression. The model M-40 cross-references to a RCA 102. This radio was purchased in its pristine condition from Ebay for $10 and was already repaired. It still has the original curtain burner cord, which unsurprisingly gets quite warm after the radio operates for a few minutes.
Emerson 19          Emerson 19 RearEmerson 19 "Miracle Six"
1935

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6A7, 6F7, 43, 25Z5

This nice Emerson was marketed as a "Miracle Six" because of its six-tube sound, but the radio only has 4 tubes. Indeed the radio is not a bad performer, but the cabinet is beautiful enough that it doesn't matter. The appearance of the vertical lines is reminiscent of skyscrapers from the thirties. This model originally sold for $19.95.
Emerson 109Emerson 109
1935

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6A7, 6F7, 43, 25Z5

The cabinet design of the model 126 shown below echoes the design of this Emerson 109 with the airplane dial. The U4A chassis was used in this model as well as the model 19 and 126, with the only differences being the use of the airplane dial or a slightly different tube lineup. The original selling price for the model 109 was $17.95.
Kadette 40 Jewel          Kadette 40 Jewel BackKadette 40 "Jewel"
1935

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6C6, 6C6, 12A7

This remarkable Kadette "Jewel" was purchased from ebay in good shape. At first I had the impression these Kadettes were about the size of a small lunchbox, but I was astonished to see the actual size when the radio came in the mail. The cabinet is just about the height of a coke can, and a 6C6 tube from the socket to grid cap just barely fit in the cabinet! Kadette sure was not kidding when they called this radio a "Jewel!" Anyway, when I obtained the radio, the cabinet was entirely free of cracks except for one tiny one near the rear chassis mounting screw. However, the cabinet was quite dirty at first but a hour's worth of polishing brought back the beautiful shine. The chassis was cleaned, and the electronics were recapped. This radio still has the original tenite grille and the back. Additionally, while the brown bakelite cabinet is the most common, Kadette also offered this model in different cabinet colors such as red, white, and Beetle (marbleized).
Emerson 126 - Brown Bakelite           Emerson 126 - PlaskonEmerson 126
1936

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6D6, 6C6, 43, 25Z5

The brown bakelite Emerson was purchased at a radio auction in near-mint condition, and the plaskon model was purchased from ebay, also in restored condition. Both radios still retain their original molded backs. The 126 model does look strikingly similar to a BA-199 but was produced earlier. In general, there are subtle differences between the 126 and the BA-199 in terms of cabinet and chassis differences; the 126 was produced using the U4A chassis while the latter used the BA chassis.
Emerson 149 Front         Emerson 149 BackEmerson 149 (or AC149)
Circa 1936

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6A7, 6D6, 6Q7, 41, 80

This stunning brown bakelite Emerson 149 was purchased from Ebay in restored condition. The cabinet is made out of three molded parts for the front, sides, and rear. Emersons in this cabinet were sometimes found with a combination of white plaskon pieces and brown bakelite pieces, such as brown front and rear with the white plaskon sides. I'm glad this one came with all the pieces in the same color! The radio originally sold for $29.95. Additionally, the model number for the radio was molded as "MODEL 149" in the rear bakelite piece of the cabinet, but that model was nowhere to be found in the Mallory Radio Service Encyclopedia. However, an AC149 seems plausible and has the same tube lineup.
Silvertone 4500Silvertone 4500 "Streamliner", "Election"
1936

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6D6, 6D6, 6C5, 43, 1V

This magnificent streamline Silvertone is nicknamed the "Election" model because of its success during the 1936 presidental election. The 4500 remained in production until the late 1930s. There are several variants of the original 4500 that have pushbuttons and/or different cabinet colors including ivory plaskon, brown bakelite, and red. The black bakelite is the most common. While the cabinet design was considered revolutionary at the time, the T.R.F. radio circuit was not quite cutting edge technology.
Emerson BL-200Emerson BL-200
1937

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6A7, 6D6, 6Q7, 41, 80

This beautiful ivory plaskon Emerson BL-200 was purchased from a nice fellow who I met on Ebay. The radio cabinet, like the Emerson model 149 above, is made of three parts. This radio has the original ivory front and sides, but a brown bakelite rear. Nonetheless, the radio is a lovely addition to the collection because of its unusual and interesting cabinet.
Grebe Challenger 1          Grebe Challenger 1Grebe Challenger 1
1937

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6A7, 6D6, 75, 25L6, 25Z5

This marvelous Grebe radio was manufactured by Garod Radio Corporation. I have seen radios under the Lafayette brand with the same cabinet design. The beautiful bakelite cabinet combined with a large striking gold-colored dial makes this radio appear more exceptional than your standard 5-tube superheterodyne. It even has a nice molded bakelite back and symmetry is everywhere.
Airline 62-325Airline 62-325
1938

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6J7, 6J7, 25L6, 25Z5

This cute 4-tube Airline has a nice bakelite cabinet and a small gold-colored dial. It was purchased at a VRPS meet in fair condition and needed little repair. The radio still works with all of its original tubes, which are all marked WARDS. While the radio has a charming appearance, its chassis is directly connected to one side of the plug and can be a dangerous shock hazard but the United Laboratories approved it back then.
Arvin 402AArvin 40 "Mighty Mite"
1938

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 25B8, 50L6, 35Z5

This midget Arvin, a product of Noblitt-Sparks Industries, was one of many inexpensive sets marketed primarly for children and college students. Under the ivory paint is a sturdy metal case that houses a simple radio. The model 40 actually only has two tubes: 25B8 and 70L7. I believe this Arvin has the chassis of a model 402A with the tube lineup listed above. The chassis has the same knob layout but was originally housed in a slightly different cabinet.
Detrola 208Detrola 208
1938

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6D6, 6C6, 25L6, 25Z5

This magnificent Detrola was obtained for 16 bucks from ebay and was in great shape. A simple recap and some cleaning was all that it needed. There are several Detrola models that use the same cabinet mold, but with different knob locations. Besides the common brown bakelite, I have seen ivory plaskon and beetle versions.
Dewald 530Dewald 530
1938

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6D6, 6C6, 25L6, 25Z5

This fabulous Dewald was purchased at a VRPS meet as another already-restored radio for my collection. The radio appears in pristine condition with a striking and interesting checkerboard pattern grille over the speaker. This cabinet design is seen in other small brands such as the Lyric 546T, which indicates that another company produced the cabinet for Dewald.
Silvertone 6103A          Silvertone 6103A RearSilvertone 6103A
1938

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6D6, 6D6, 6F5, 25L6, 12Z3

This ivory plaskon Silvertone is modeled after the successful 4500A model, which did not have pushbuttons. The cabinet encloses the chassis completely and has beautiful deco styling. There are other models similar to the 4500A that used less lovely cylindrical pushbuttons with notches for a screwdriver to readjust the pushbutton settings, but fortunately the pushbuttons on the 6103A look nicer.
Airline 62-352Airline 62-352
1939

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 6A8, 6K7, 6Q7, 6K6, 5W4 (or 5Y3)

A magnificent example of machine-age design, this stylistic Belmont-made Airline radio was purchased at an auction in working condition for a good price perhaps because the grille cloth was not original and rather hideous. The glittery gold cloth made the radio appear like an eyesore so it was replaced with plain brown speaker cloth that looks much better. This Airline originally sold for about $11 in 1939.
Airline 93WG-602BAirline 93WG-602B
1939

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12SA7, 12SK7, 12SQ7, 35L6, 6AB5 (eye), 35Z5

This gorgeous brown-bakelite Airline with the lustrous orange drum dial was purchased at a radio auction in restored condition. The grille's middle louver was either broken or missing. The previous owner made the radio appear as original as possible despite the missing louver. Fortunately it was the middle louver so the radio still retains its beauty and style. The radio has a simple AA5 (All-American 5) circuit with a tuning eye and originally sold for about $13 in 1939.
Belmont 519 AFTERBelmont 519
1939

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12A8, 12K7, 12Q7, 35L6, 35Z5

This neat, ivory-painted and deco Belmont was purchased at a radio meet for five dollars. This Belmont needed a good deal of cosmetic repairs; it was missing a dial, had several paint chips all over the case, and one larger chip in the cabinet on the right side. The cabinet was lightly sanded down with fine sandpaper to smooth out the surface, and the chipped area was repaired with a piece of plastic. Several light coats of ivory paint were sprayed on the case and the result was great. A new dial was reproduced on Microsoft Paint after close observation of photographs of other Belmont 519 radios. The final dial was printed out on paper and sandwiched between two pieces of transparencies. The electronics, as usual, only needed recapping and the chassis was cleaned.
Philco PT-25 FRONT          Philco PT-25 BACKPhilco PT-25
1939

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 7A8, 7B7, 7C6, 35A5, 35Z3

This neat tiny Philco was purchased at a flea market in need of cabinet polishing and new filter capacitors. The cabinet has many hairline cracks, but overall it looks terrific. This model originally sold for a cheap price of $9.95 and was versatile for AC or DC operation.

Grantline 503Grantline 503
Circa 1940

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12SA7, 12SK7, 12SQ7, 50L6, 35Z5

Back in the heyday of radio, this Belmont-made Grantline radio clearly boasted a deco design. The arrangement with the pushbuttons and volume control on the front and the horizontal tuning knob on the right side clearly gives this radio away as a Belmont product.

Truetone D-941Truetone D-941
1940

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12SA7, 12SK7, 12J5, 12SQ7, 35L6, 35Z5

Belmont manufactured radios for numerous companies, and Western Automobile Supply Co. was one of their "consumers." This Truetone, a brand name by Western Auto Supply, was purchased at a radio auction for a good deal. The entire radio was complete and only needed minor repairs; the beautifully polished bakelite cabinet had some minor hairline cracks but nothing serious. The dial warped slightly over time and did not fit around the dial face correctly so its positioning was readjusted. Also the tuner needed a good deal of cleaning. The electronics just needed a few new capacitors.
Belmont 638Belmont 638
Circa 1941

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12SK7, 12SA7, 12SK7, 12SQ7, 35L6, 35Z5

This stylish art-deco Belmont was purchased at a VRPS meet for $40, in part because the cabinet had an unsightly hole that was drilled about an inch to the left of the volume knob. The hole was filled in with resin and painted to match the rest of the case. There were prewar and postwar models, the earlier was labeled as the model 638 and the later as the more familiar 6D111. There are no differences in the cabinet design. The schematics for the two models show only one subtle difference, a 25 ohm resistor for the pilot lamp in the 638 and a 22 ohm resistor in the 6D111. Alas, this resistor along with the pilot lamp was missing when I purchased the radio. However, the 638 schematic mentions "Ser. No. 403200 up" and mine has serial number 412211, and also superficial clues such as body-tip-dot resistors and green Solar sealite capacitors indicate the age to be from the mid-30s to early 40s, which suggests the prewar model 638.
Fada 120Fada 120
Circa 1941

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12K7, 12J7, 50L6, 35Z5

This lovely ivory-painted Fada made its way in my collection from a VRPS meet. I'm uncertain of the model because the cabinet was used in several later models, including the 148, 209, and 609. The seller restored the radio and noted that the only flaw with the radio was a blown resistor that he could not identify. He identified the radio as the 1946 model 609, which turned out to be incorrect due to the tube lineup. The Mallory Radio Service Encyclopedia lists only one model with the radio's tube lineup, a model 120. The schematic matched perfectly, except there was a 6K7 in place of a 12K7, and the blown resistor was placed in series with the filament string. Perhaps the resistor, which was not shown in the schematic at all, was used to drop the extra 6-volts because the 6K7 was used, but the 6K7's 0.3A filament current versus the 12K7's 0.15A filament current is probably why the resistor blew. Moreover, the ballast tube and the audio output tube were in reverse.
Philco PT-91Philco PT-91
1941

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 7A8, 7B7, 7C6, 50L6, 35Z3

The model PT-91 (also classified as a model 42-PT91) is the earliest among many other later models to use this cabinet style. The PT-91 sold for $11.95 for the 1942 year in numbers exceeding 50,000.
Mantola G45-XJ5Mantola G45-XJ5
Mid-1940s

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12SA7, 12SK7, 12SQ7, 50L6, 35Z5

This Mantola radio was sold by B.F. Goodrich. Although the radio is based on a simple AA5 (All-American 5) circuit, the styling is very nice. Unfortunately, the case has severe cracks on both sides near the bottom though they are unnoticeable on a shelf.
Westinghouse H-126Westinghouse H-126 "Little Jewel"
1945

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12SK7, 12SA7, 12SF7, 12SJ7, 35A5, 35Z5

These Westinghouse radios are known among collectors as the "Refrigerator" because of the unusual and interesting appearance. The unusual cabinet design for portability resulted in a vertically oriented 6-tube AA6 (All American 6) chassis that stood on its narrow side. There is a single screw in the center on both sides for easy removal to replace the tubes or to perform technical repairs, which is quite convenient! When I was given this radio by a friend, the beige-white bakelite sides needed repainting. All of the tubes had the original Westinghouse brand, which indicates that perhaps the radio was not used too much. However, two of the tubes had bad filaments and had to be replaced. The filter capacitors were replaced, then the line filter capacitor shorted soon after the radio was fired up for the first time. It was rather interesting how the radio died out as the line filter capacitor fried, which effectively put an incredibly heavy load on the isolation transformer during testing. The remaining capacitors were replaced, including the bad line capacitor, and the radio plays splendidly.
Crosley 56PBCrosley 56PB
1946

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 1R5, 1L4, 1U5, 3S4, 117Z6

The shiny black bakelite Crosley portable turned up at a nearby antique mall. It has a spectacular all-bakelite case with no cracks or chips! This 4-tube radio just needed a few faulty tubes and some shorted capacitors replaced.
I.T.I. 546T          I.T.I. 546T RearI.T.I. 546T
1946

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12SA7, 12SK7, 12SQ7, 50L6, 35Z5

This neat I.T.I. radio is very much identical to the Knight and Lyric 546T, all of which were manufactured by Rauland Corporation. The Lyric, however, has a 50A5 loktal audio output tube rather than the 50L6 octal tube that was used in the Knight and the I.T.I. Additionally, the cabinet design is very similar to the 1938 Dewald 530.
Philco 46-420Philco 46-420 "Hippo"
1946

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 7C7, 7A8, 7B7, 7C6, 50L6, 35Z5

Known by collectors as the "Hippo" radio because of the distinguishing dial and curvy lines, these Philcos sold in large numbers over a few years during the middle forties.
Crosley 56TDCrosley 56TD "Duette"
1947

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12SA7, 12SK7, 12SQ7, 50L6, 35Z5

This Crosley "Duette" tabletop radio was discovered in a dumpster after a local radio auction. It was probably thrown out because the painted bakelite case already had bad cracks and pieces that were taped together. The cosmetic repairs were relatively straight-forward since the case was painted so the radio came home with me for the price of a dumpster dive. The cracks and pieces were glued together with epoxy on the inside of the case. Instead of using bondo, several coats of spray paint were applied over the surface cracks. Once enough paint covered the cracks, it was left to dry overnight, then sanded down. After smoothening the case to make the cracks invisible, the case was painted again with burgundy color. The electronics only needed relatively simple repairs.
General Electric 124General Electric 124
1949

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12SA7, 12SK7, 12SQ7, 50C5, 35W4

The radio that started it all; an ivory plastic General Electric 124 from 1949 that was found at a local antique store. This run-of-the-mill radio wasn't much but one gotta start somewhere. The audio was garbled so the electronics just needed recapping.
Philco 49-503Philco 49-503 "Transitone"
1949

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 7A8, 14A7, 14B6, 50A5, 35Z5

The "Flying Wedge" Philco, characterized by the magnificent combination of a round dial and a wedge on the front, was found in a friend's attic and made its way in my collection for an amazing thirty dollars! The speaker was gone and the radio had missing parts, which were quite tough problems to tackle at first. The speaker was replaced with a modern 8-ohm equivalent, and the electronics were thoroughly recapped and checked against the schematics. For weeks, the radio refused to utter a syllable. The problem turned out to be a bad wire, so now the radio plays like a champion. Also note that the knobs in the picture are not original.
RCA 8x541RCA 8X541
1949

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12SA7, 12SK7, 12SQ7, 50L6, 35Z5

A very common radio that turns up just about anywhere, this walnut bakelite RCA has a unique trapezoidal design. The radio has a standard AA5 circuit and a vertically mounted chassis. The back clips on rather than attached via screws, which provided convenience for replacing the tubes. This RCA only needed some polish and the shiny brass pointer makes it look good as new.

Arkay S5EArkay S5E
Circa 1950

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12SA7, 12SK7, 12SQ7, 50L6, 35Z5

The Arkay S5E was commonly sold as a kit from 1946 to the mid-sixties. The case and knobs of the Arkay were painted a dull metallic blue when it came to my collection. It was repainted in ivory then later stripped down to the original brown bakelite. The radio needed serious repairs; the audio was bad and sporadic so the radio required recapping, rewiring, and some alignments. There were many tell-tale signs typical of a kit such as poor solder joints. The radio is based on the common AA5 (All American 5) circuit configuration, but the burned out 35Z5GT was interchanged with a miniature 35W4 via a homemade socket adapter because I had no 35Z5's tubes on hand.

General Electric 522General Electric 522
1950

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12SA7, 12BA6, 12SQ7, 50C5, 35W4

This General Electric is a generic clock radio that came in many cabinet styles. The glass or plastic cover on the clock was missing so to achieve the concave look it was replaced with a plastic cover cut out of a cheap transparent plastic ball used for decorations. At first glance, this radio would appear like a wooden set with a light colored finish or a "photo finish," but it really is a plastic radio painted with a wood grain pattern. The radio only needed a new set of filter capacitors and a tube.
Zenith 516Y          Zenith 516Y Operating ManualZenith 516Y (or G516)
1950

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12BE6, 12BA6, 12AT6, 50C5, 35W4

This Zenith radio is sometimes referred to as an "owl" because of its appearance. Nonetheless, the radio has attractive styling for a clock radio.
Crosley 11-105UCrosley 11-105U "Bulletnose"
1951

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12BE6, 12BA6, 12AV6, 50C5, 35W4

This Crosley was found at a flea market for 15 bucks with a unsightly crack on the side. However, the unique bullet-nose dial face attracts attention away from any imperfections. One downside with the alluring dial pointer is that it is often mistaken for the tuning knob, which occasionally leads to a snapped tuning string.
Crosley 11-123UCrosley 11-123U
1951

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12BE6, 12BA6, 12SQ7, 50C5, 35W4

These Crosley clock radios are commonly known by collectors as the "dashboard" radio because of its symmetrical appearance with the round clock and dial face. While the classic appearance is admirable, it does not give any hint about the difficulty of repairing the radio. It took me a hour to pry the chassis out of the cabinet just to replace the filter capacitors, but it was worth it to get rid of the rusty sound.
Farnsworth (Capehart) C14Farnsworth ( Capehart ) C14
1954

Band: AM

My mother grew up with this Capehart radio and my grandparents gave it to me when I was fishing for radios. Enclosed in a shiny black plastic case and gold front, the Capehart well serves its function as a simple alarm clock radio.
Arvin 951TArvin 951T
1955

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12BE6, 12BA6, 12AV6, 50C5, 35W4

The salmon-color Arvin by Noblitt-Sparks Industries shows the sheer simplicity in both electronic and classic cabinet design during the fifties. The electronics are based on the commonplace AA5 circuit but with the miniature 7-pin tube lineup. Additionally, all the components were mounted on a printed circuit board that became widespread at the time, replacing the old-fashioned chassis with point-to-point wiring of components.
Travler T-201Travler T-201
1959

Band: AM

This Travler radio is a magnificent example of jet-age design of the late fifties with the unique "steering-wheel" dial and cabinet design. The cabinet was available in several color combinations.
Homemade RadioHomemade Radio
2005

Band: AM
Tube Lineup: 12SA7, 12SK7, 12SQ7, 50L6, 35Z5

Around 2005, someone at a VRPS meet gave me a nice chassis of an AA5 (All-American 5 tube) radio without the cabinet. After inspecting the chassis closely, it appeared likely that it was a homemade or perhaps kit radio. The chassis was stripped down and cleaned, then each individual component (tuning capacitor, I.F. cans, speaker, transformer, etc.) were added one at a time. The whole radio was rebuilt and rewired from ground up. A case was constructed of clear plexiglass so one could see the radio's inner workings and to see the tubes actually glow!
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