05-09-2023, 06:25 PM
Paul
"Radiotron" was RCA's brand name for their tubes, dating back to 1920 and the first UV-200 and UV-201 tubes.
The far bottom right knob is the band switch, not local/DX.
Properly restored, it can be a good radio in spite of its low tube count. I owned one many years ago and was impressed with it. RCA produced some excellent radios in the 1936 and 37 seasons (this one is a 1937 model).
The biggest drawback to these is the rubber-covered wiring used.
I know a 6T probably isn't your cup of tea, considering your propensity for the small table model radios. And that's ok...but perhaps it is time to widen your horizons a bit and welcome the 6T into your permanent collection?
BTW, I agree with everything Chas said, save for the electrolytics - I'm a firm believer in restuffing the electrolytic cans whenever possible.
"Radiotron" was RCA's brand name for their tubes, dating back to 1920 and the first UV-200 and UV-201 tubes.
The far bottom right knob is the band switch, not local/DX.
Properly restored, it can be a good radio in spite of its low tube count. I owned one many years ago and was impressed with it. RCA produced some excellent radios in the 1936 and 37 seasons (this one is a 1937 model).
The biggest drawback to these is the rubber-covered wiring used.
I know a 6T probably isn't your cup of tea, considering your propensity for the small table model radios. And that's ok...but perhaps it is time to widen your horizons a bit and welcome the 6T into your permanent collection?
BTW, I agree with everything Chas said, save for the electrolytics - I'm a firm believer in restuffing the electrolytic cans whenever possible.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
