Before continuing, please click on. This RCA Victor model 50 radio is one of those models that don’t come around very often, and when it does – it presents quite an opportunity for collectors. It is fully restored. Meticulously inside and out. By a professional technician with many years of radio electronics experience. It has amazing presence and is BIG at 17 inches long but not so big to be cumbersome. This RCA Victor has a phono jack for a phonograph – but today – you can use them for plugging in your iPod, MP3, or smartphone to hear your own music. It also receives shortwave stations at night using a long wire antenna I had on hand – I received stations as far as Europe and S. A quick GOOGLE search on this model and you will see how uncommon it is. Tubes were checked and any weak ones replaced, capacitors were replaced, the finish was completely refinished with high quality stain, a new grille cloth was installed, the controls were cleaned and lubed, and the chassis was cleaned – many hours went into restoring this old timer back to factory specs. Reception is amazing, the dial light lights up like it was brand new and the detail on the wood is stunning. Please view the video demo below and then scroll down below for more information! As you can hear. The radio sounds awesome with its 5 tubes. This radio is in great shape cosmetically with no chips, scratches and no cracks. This is perfect for a collector that wants a rare piece of functional art that can be used for displaying and your listening pleasure. A nice accomaniment for your new Restored vintage radio! The RCA Radio Story. RCA was founded in 1919. The Radio Corporation of America – later shortened to RCA – was formed with from a merger of American Marconi wireless and radio patents owned by General Electric, Westinghouse, and others. Prior to 1920, most Americans couldn’t even fathom the idea of voices and music coming into their homes over the air. But the availability of free over-the-air music and information fueled tremendous growth with sales of in-home radio sets growing from 5,000 units in 1920 to more than 2.5 million units in 1924. At first, the RCA brand was applied to radio receivers manufactured by Westinghouse and General Electric. RCA saw the potential for a nationwide network, and in 1926 the first national radio network – dubbed the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) – was created. Radio’s popularity in the U. Today, the RCA brand is still found on a variety of entertainment and information products marketed in countries throughout the world. From flat-panel televisions, telephones, audio/video gear, accessories, small appliances, and other products. And. After 90 years, they still make radios! A true American Success story. Dimension: 17″ in length X 10″ high X 8 in depth. I use plenty of Bubble Wrap, extra padding – and double box or use extra box support material. It will be marked “Fragile” &’This side up on the box to make sure it is handled carefully. The radio is fully insured. If there are any problems, please contact me and we can review options. DETROIT WAS A BOOMTOWN DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE RADIOS POPULARITY (1930′s – 1950′s) SO THIS LOCATION IS HOME TO MANY RARE AND HARD TO FIND VINTAGE RADIOS – PLEASE STAY TUNED AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST! The item “RESTORED Rare Antique Vintage RCA Victor 50 Wood DECO Tube Radio Works Perfect” is in sale since Sunday, August 02, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “radioseek” and is located in Rochester, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, to Japan.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Americana Depression Era Old: Wood Post WW2 1930′s 1940′s Rare MINT