Add to that the gorgeous original finish cabinet with burled wood and other inlays and you have a special treat for the eyes and ears. With seven tubes, it has great reception and sensitivity. The radio was totally disassembled and thoroughly cleaned. The cabinet was rejuvenated and nourished to bring the beauty back, then further enhanced with three coats of a hand applied blend of waxes. As the photos depict, the result is remarkably warm and attractive with brilliant design balance. The dial graphics are crisp and clear and nicely lit. The grill cloth, knobs and push buttons are original and in excellent condition. The original label inside the cabinet is intact and in very good condition. The magic eye and electric tuner indicator shine brightly, and are very noticeable in a dimly lit room. The power cord has been replaced. Electronically, the chassis was restored, cleaned and serviced, with all paper/wax and electrolytic capacitors replaced. Tubes and resistors were 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 a six foot external wire antenna. All of the push buttons function well, and are currently set to my local stations. This radio had been well kept as evidenced by the original finish. Now that the electronics have been restored with modern parts, with reasonable care this 81 year old should easily last another eight decades. This radio is somewhat heavy at 24.5 lbs. 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 RCA 87T2 AM/SW Push Button/Magic Eye Radio (1937) BEAUTIFUL and RESTORED” is in sale since Wednesday, September 26, 2018. 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 to United States, Canada.
- Brand: RCA
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States