Sleek and curvy, this just post WWII radio offers a much different and more modern look than many of the other post war Bakelite radios. That is probably why this radio is so desirable. There is a built in handle/heat vent on top. The chassis mounts from the bottom, so the cabinet is very attractive from all sides. The condition of the cabinet is superb, with only a very minor scratch to the back, as can be seen in the photos if you look closely. The provided external antenna is for the short wave reception. This radio is also factory equipped with an. And of course a. S with all of the radios I restore, it has been gone over with the utmost attention to detail. The cabinet was completely disassembled and cleaned, then buffed to a wondrously smooth, shiny and lustrous finish. The unique L shaped glass dial face graphics are crisp, clear and softly lighted. The brass center bar and bottom skirt were polished. The original grill cloth was cleaned and is in excellent condition. The original knobs were polished. The power cord was replaced. The photos say the rest about how pristine this radio is and how well it displays. 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 antenna. This baby boomer radio is now 74 years old and looking like it did when new. And, now that it is completely restored, it sounds like it too! It will continue to bring reliable enjoyment for many more years if well cared for. It is an wonderful addition to a collection or as a gift for someone to cherish. 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. 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 Bakelite AM/SW Tube Radio 66X1 (1946) BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED” is in sale since Monday, April 13, 2020. 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, Bahamas, Uruguay.
- Brand: RCA
- Featured Refinements: Bakelite Tube Radio
