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Vintage 1938 RCA Victor Co. Model 96BT6 Police Broadcast Short-Wave Radio

Vintage 1938 RCA Victor Co. Model 96BT6 Police Broadcast Short-Wave Radio

Vintage 1938 RCA Victor Co. Model 96BT6 Police Broadcast Short-Wave Radio

Vintage 1938 RCA Victor Co. Model 96BT6 Police Broadcast Short-Wave Radio

Vintage 1938 RCA Victor Co. Model 96BT6 Police Broadcast Short-Wave Radio

Vintage 1938 RCA Victor Co. Model 96BT6 Police Broadcast Short-Wave Radio

Vintage 1938 RCA Victor Co. Model 96BT6 Police Broadcast Short-Wave Radio

Vintage 1938 RCA Victor Co. Model 96BT6 Police Broadcast Short-Wave Radio

Vintage 1938 RCA Victor Co. Model 96BT6 Police Broadcast Short-Wave Radio

Vintage 1938 RCA Victor Co. Model 96BT6 Police Broadcast Short-Wave Radio

Vintage 1938 RCA Victor Co. Model 96BT6 Police Broadcast Short-Wave Radio

Vintage 1938 RCA Victor Co. Model 96BT6 Police Broadcast Short-Wave Radio

Vintage 1938 RCA Victor Co. Model 96BT6 Police Broadcast Short-Wave Radio

Up For Your Consideration in Herc’s Attic is my Family’s Antique/ Vintage 1938 RCA Victor Co. Model 96BT6 Police Broadcast Short-Wave Radio. What separates this Radio from others is the overall condition which I will explain in detail. This RCA Farm Radio belonged to my family which was used on their Farm in Strasburg North Dakota. At that time, it was a way for them to listen to what was going on in the world. It is a Police Broadcast Short-Wave Domestic Foreign Radio. I recently had all the tubes checked and chassis cleaned. To the best of my knowledge the Radio is all original. It has all the original RCA Stickers. The Radio Plays Really Well. I have tested it several times attaching it to the Mighty Max Battery. This is a rare find for a radio like this. Number of Tubes: 6. Valves/Tubes: 6D8G, 6S7G, 6T7G, 6W7G, 6L5G, 6L5G. Main Principle: Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz. Wave Bands: Broadcast and Short-Wave (SW). Power Type and Voltage: Line/Batteries (any type) / 100-130; 6.3 Volt. Loudspeaker: Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) /06 inch = 15.2 cm. Power Out: (unknown quality). Model: 96BT6 Ch=RC-392 -RCA RCA Victor Co. Shape: Table Model with Push Buttons. Dimensions : 10.5 in. X 20.5 in. X 9.7 in. / 267 x 521 x 246 mm. Farm Radio: Vibrator for Battery Operation, Rectifier for Main Operation. AC Power Supply: Model CV-9 or DC Power Supply RS-79B. Tuning Drive Ratio: 12 to 1. External Source of Data: Ernst Erb. Circuit Diagram Reference: Rider’s Perpetual, Volume 10 = 1939 and before. Literature/Schematics (1): RCA Victor Service Notes for 1938. Delivering power when you need it, the Mighty Max ML7-12 12 Volt 7.2 AH uses a state of the art, heavy-duty, calcium-alloy grid that provides exceptional performance and service life in both float and cyclic applications. The ML7-12 is an Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology with a valve regulated design, that can be used in enclosed and indoor environments without leaking or maintenance, providing a superior performance for thousands of models. Mighty Max SLA batteries are utilized in a wide variety of applications including Consumer Electronics, Electric Vehicles, Engine Starters, Golf Carts, Hunting, Lawn and Garden Tools, Medical Mobility, Motorcycles, Power sports, Portable Tools, Solar, Toys and Hobby, Access Control Devices, Emergency Lighting, Security and more. ML7-12 SLA is a 12V 7.2AH Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) rechargeable maintenance free battery. Rechargeable battery that can be mounted in any position, resists shocks and vibration. Long lasting high performance in high and low temperatures. SLA / AGM spill proof battery has a characteristic of high discharge rate, wide operating temperatures, long service life and deep discharge recover. Amperage: 7.2 AH. 5.94 in x 2.56 in x 4.02 in. Weight: 4.50 Lbs. I will also include lots of printed information about the radio and powering and building battery stations. If you would like additional information or photo’s, please let me know. I really appreciate your business and trust in me. I do my best to list my items accurately, but if for some reason I have missed something and you are not 100% satisfied, please let me know so I can make it right. I’m honest and easy to deal with. Your Satisfaction is my #1 PRIORITY. If you are completely satisfied with your experience, please consider leaving me your honest feedback. YOUR KINDNESS IS APPRECIATED!! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “hercules3656″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Brand: RCA
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1930-49

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