Original Sonora Model RBU-207 table radio, manufactured during the World War II / immediate post-war era under U. This example still retains its original OPA price label, a detail rarely found intact and a strong indicator of authenticity. ? Full electronic restoration completed. ? All paper and electrolytic capacitors replaced. ? Out-of-tolerance resistors corrected. ? Power supply serviced and stabilized. ? Controls cleaned and lubricated. ? Aligned and tested for safe, reliable daily use. Cabinet presents very well. Knobs and trim correct. This is a solid, honest survivor-not a parts radio. Why this one matters. Radios produced during WWII and under OPA regulation represent a unique moment in American manufacturing history. Few examples still retain their original pricing label, and even fewer have been properly restored for safe operation. Vintage radio collectors. WWII / home-front history displays.
This tube radio, with its retro design and brand name, is a working piece of history that harkens back to a bygone era of radio broadcasting. Perfect for any collector of vintage radios or enthusiasts of mid-20th-century Americana, this Sonora RZU-222 radio captures the charm and nostalgia of the 1940s.
PLEASE READ FURTHER DOWN ABOUT THIS COOL LOOKING RADIO. The Model Number on this Stunning Looking Radio is RBMU-175 & it was produced around the 1947 era. This was a popular radio when it was introduced in the1940′s. This is still a fairly popular & desirable radio by today’s standards. I have taken many pictures so you may get a good view at this WONDERFUL Looking Radio & it Plays. THIS VINTAGE WONDERFUL LOOKING SONORA RADIO JUST LOOKS OUTSTANDING TO SAY THE LEAST & IT PLAYS NICELY. The cabinet on this Beauty is made of. Plastic that has that has been cleaned & polished which still Produces a Super Nice sheen or shine & that shine just looks Great:> There are no cracks in the cabinet & it is Very NICE & SPECTACULAR looking (NOT PERFECT) as there are a couple of imperfections on the finish! The 2-Plastic control knob are in good Condition. The chassis is in good condition & it is a All American 5-tube unit with 2-controls & all controls have been lubricated & are in good working condition. The 2-controls are ON/OFF/VOLUME & TUNING. The tube line up is One-35W4, One-50B5, One-12BA6, One-12BE6 & One-12AT6. The chassis has had all new electrolytic capacitor/filters installed & All wax/paper capacitors were replaced & a Nice New Electric Cord was installed. This SONORA Radio has been restored to good working condition. Sized of this Fabulous GEM is 10-3/4″ Long, 6-1/2″ Wide/Deep & 7-1/4 High. This is a vintage radio & must be handled & cared for & treated in this manor & not like a modern day boombox. Tube radio technology “unlike modern day solid state radios” can have interference/noise in the sound quality, caused by kitchen appliances, computer monitors, flat screen TV’S, florescent lights, washing machines, high power wires above your home, etc… So where you position/place this radio in your home can make a huge difference & the direction/position it is set in. A lot of tube radios are “Directional” meaning you ” MAY ” have to turn the radio one way or the other to receive the best reception. Tube radio usually take 30 to 45 seconds after they have been turned/powered ON before they will start playing as the tubes have to warm up. I package very well for a safe arrival. If you have any questions please ask & I will promptly answer & as best as I can. Please ask questions before the end of the sale & not after. Thanks for looking I appreciate it.
1946 Sonora RQU 222. Six tube chassis, 6AM circuits. Bakelite case and knobs. Built-in antenna and a back cover. A beautiful radio from 1946. Acquired from a collector downsizing. The clean chassis was removed and sent to our technician for a complete rebuild and alignment. This beautiful radio tunes in stations with ease. A new on/off volume switch was installed. A new dial cord, dial light, pads and a line cord were installed. The speaker was repaired and sounds great. A new back cover was made. The Bakelite case required to be repainted along with the knobs. The original dial glass is in excellent condition with no peeling. This is a very nice Sonora radio and has been well taken care of. Thank you for viewing this listing. Please reach out to us directly with any questions you may have. If you’re not happy with the item for any reason after purchasing, simply open a return, send it back.
Vintage 1946 Sonora Tube Radio. Nicely Repainted to a Matte Finish. Brilliant Looking Dial Glass. Fills the Room with Music! Measures 12″ L x 7 1/2″ D x 8 1/2 H. I will be listing over 300 Vintage and Antique Radios from a Collection. Radios from the 20′s 30′s 40′s 50′s 60′s 70′s some 80′s. I would say most are from 50′s 60′s. Conditions include Parts or Repair, Fair, Good, Excellent, and even Superb to Mint Condition. Some are Rare to Extremely Rare. It will take some time to list them all as I try to. Test each one of them to give a more accurate description.
Radio: 1946 Sonora RQU 222. Six tube chassis, 6AM circuits. Bakelite case and knobs. Built-in antenna and a back cover. Condition: A beautiful radio from 1946. Acquired from a collector downsizing. The clean chassis was removed and sent to our technician for a complete rebuild and alignment. This beautiful radio tunes in stations with ease. A new on/off volume switch was installed. A new dial cord, dial light, pads and a line cord were installed. The speaker was repaired and sounds great. A new back cover was made. The Bakelite case required to be repainted along with the knobs. The original dial glass is in excellent condition with no peeling. This is a very nice Sonora radio and has been well taken care of. Thank you for viewing this listing. Please reach out to us directly with any questions you may have. If you’re not happy with the item for any reason after purchasing, simply open a return, send it back.
We do not know if it works as it has not been plugged in for over 25 years. The Radio is 18″x10″x9 and boxed it will weigh about 20 pounds. It would be ideal for someone who knows how to check it out or simply as a conversation piece in a home.
