This is a six tube radio that allows it to receive stations very well with good clear sound and volume without the need for an external antenna. The beautiful case is maroon with a taupe or brownish gray speaker cover and a dial that lights up when the radio is on. The case has no chips or odors but had a crack in the bottom that has been repaired with an aluminum plate epoxied inside. I have thoroughly washed and buffed the case and it only has a few imperfections for a 70 year old. The ivory colored knobs are original. The original hardboard back is still in great condition and shows the location of the tubes. The inside chassis has been thoroughly cleaned; the volume control de-oxidized for smooth volume changes and all moving controls lubricated. I have replaced all old electrolytic and wax capacitors in the chassis with new modern capacitors and have checked all resistors. Brittle or bare wiring has been replaced or re-insulated. All 6 easily found tubes have been tested and questionable tubes have been replaced. The line cord has been replaced with a new 18 gauge cord with molded, polarized plug. The speaker is in great condition. The radio has been successfully bench tested for days and should continue to play loud and clear for another 70 years. The radio size is approximately 8 high by 13 wide by 7½ deep and weighs almost 6 pounds. For model 68X11Q Ch= HS-148, Motorola Inc. American Radio Design Greg Mercurio. United States of America (USA). Broadcast Receiver – or past WW2 Tuner. Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s). Power type and voltage. AC/DC-set / 105 – 125 Volt. Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm. Model: 68X11Q Ch= HS-148 – Motorola Inc. Modern plastics (no Bakelite or Catalin). Tablemodel, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14 width, but not a Portable See power data. Sometimes with handle but for mains only. 12.75 x 8 x 7.25 inch / 324 x 203 x 184 mm. See also the Motorola models 68X with different Chassis. With CH HS-127A or. External source of data. Collector’s Guide to Antique Radios 4. Rider’s Perpetual, Volume 20 covering 1950. Motorola Folder D1237 for 1949. The item “Beautiful Red Restored 1948 Motorola Model 68X11Q Antique Vintage Tube AM Radio” is in sale since Saturday, June 2, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “1802sandypup” and is located in Ames, Iowa. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Brand: Motorola