This little beauty looks like it just came out of the box brand new! The dark walnut Bakelite has a deep and very glossy shine as depicted in the photos. And it has absolutely no damage or flaws, which is really amazing for a 72 year old radio. As well, it sounds really good for such a small radio, with great selectivity and reception using the internal loop antenna and powered by five tubes. It is completely restored. As with all of the radios I restore, it has been gone over with the utmost detail. The radio was completely disassembled and cleaned. The cabinet was polished to a gleaming luster. The station numbers are still crisp and clear. The dial pointer is back lit for night use. The Bakelite knobs are original, as is the back cover/antenna. The power cord was replaced, but uses the original plug. Electronically, the chassis was restored, cleaned and serviced, with all paper/wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced with new ones. Tubes and resistors were tested and replaced as needed. All controls and contacts were detail cleaned and lubricated. Wiring and other components were replaced as needed. The radio was aligned, peaked and tuned for optimal reception and quality of sound using the internal loop. A smaller radio, it will fit in just about anywhere and is a great conversation piece. Now that it is restored, it will last for many more years if properly cared for. It is a delight for the eyes and ears and a must for the serious collector. Dimensions: 9×5.5×5.5. Note: Tube radios consist of a variety of vacuum tubes, capacitors, resistors and other electronic components. This radio has been disassembled, cleaned, and components tested. All non-functioning or suspect components were replaced. Vacuum tubes are similar to light bulbs in that an interior filament heats up inside the vacuum tube. When the filament burns out, the tube will need to be replaced. The tubes in this radio are in good working order. The longevity of the tube and its filaments is related to the length of time the radio is operated and the frequency of turning the radio power on and off. The item “Vintage Emerson Bakelite AM Radio 547S (1947) RESTORED LIKE NEW” is in sale since Sunday, April 21, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “holman9099″ and is located in Homestead, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Emerson