It takes 12 or 15 seconds to warm up. Dial lamp works, Tone control works well, Tuning is smooth and radio sounds good. With a good antenna it is a fairly sensitive radio. For SW, a longer SWL-type antenna works alot better. I have used an outside 60′ wire antenna. It sometimes helps to have an earth ground connected, just depends on the band/frequency. I repainted its steel case, & put new decals on both the front cover & the panel (I have not put a protective finish over the decals, but I probably would if it it was going to be used/handled alot). Tubes: 6SK7, 6SA7, 6SQ7, 6SC7, 25L6, & 25Z6. It might benefit from a good alignment job, but works well as-is. Includes a spare front cover decal set, and a copy of the SAMS technical/alignment/service note.
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22Jun
Minerva Tropic Master Radio Model W-117AM-Broadcast / Shortwave. Vintage, Works
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16Apr
VINTAGE PHILCO TROPIC TRANSITONE RADIO FOR RESTORE Untested
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VINTAGE PHILCO TROPIC TRANSITONE RADIO FOR RESTORE Untested. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “teeezeee” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Bahamas, Uruguay.
- Brand: Philco
10Jan
VINTAGE PHILCO TROPIC TRANSITONE RADIO FOR RESTORE Untested
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VINTAGE PHILCO TROPIC TRANSITONE RADIO FOR RESTORE Untested. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1930-49″. The seller is “teeezeee” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Bahamas, Uruguay.
- Brand: Philco
27Dec
Vintage Philco Tropic A-3601 European table top tube radio working
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This listing is for a pretty uncommon Philco Tropic tube radio. Upon testing, t he chassis came on and the radio worked but the radio is unrestored. The cord was cut long ago. It has the original back and bottom tags. The radio is from a private collection and It is the first I have seen in many years. I pay for heavy duty boxes, 14 Cubic foot bags of peanuts, 300 count air packs, and 1000ft rolls of strong large bubble bubble wrap. I use tons of materials to ensure you get the radio safely. A table radio will go into about 20′ of bubblewrap and then into a bath of well packed peanuts usually. That is all packed with at least 2 of additional packing between the wrap and box sides. Last is a good 50′ of heavy duty tape. The item “Vintage Philco Tropic A-3601 European table top tube radio working” is in sale since Thursday, May 23, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “hapyselers” and is located in Kings Park, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation, Malaysia, Montserrat.
09Apr
Old Vintage Minerva Tropic Master Short Wave Military Tube Radio Radio Receiver
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Rare Old Vintage Minerva Tropic Master Short Wave Receiver Military Tube Radio. Das Radio ist gebraucht und es wird verkauft wie gesehen. Die Funktion ist nicht getestet. Privatverkauf: keine Garantie/ Gewährleistung/ Rücknahme. The condition is used and it sells as it is. The funktion has not been tested. One tube is missing. The item “Old Vintage Minerva Tropic Master Short Wave Military Tube Radio Radio Receiver” is in sale since Thursday, March 29, 2018. This item is in the category “Sammeln & Seltenes\Technik & Geräte\Radios\Röhrenradios\1930-1949″. The seller is “disco.54″ and is located in Marktgraitz. This item can be shipped worldwide.
22Apr
Rare Vintage 1951 Philco 3214 Tropic Leather Suitcase Ac Dc Tube Radio
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Rare 1951 Philco Tropic 3214 Good Leather Cased Tube Radio Radio is housed in a tan leather case that “locks” around it and has a carrying handle… A Philco tropic tube ac/dc short wave leather suitcase radio. Great fun collectible piece with shortwave. I did not test the whole spectrum but it definitely produces amplified audio and can tune in a signal. The antenna is about 5 ft high. Other than some very minor leather wear (see pics) this radio is in great condition. It does not have a battery. The item “Rare Vintage 1951 Philco 3214 Tropic Leather Suitcase Ac Dc Tube Radio” is in sale since Friday, April 21, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “old_legends” and is located in Bemidji, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Russian federation, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States