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anyone recognize this radio?
#1

Hello guy's,
Sitting here listening to my RCA radio and wondering if anyone recognizes the radio on the lower left of the picture?
These are the radios that I have in my family room as there is no room in what I call my radio room.
murf[Image: http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q509...C_0289.jpg]
#2

Hi murf,

That looks like an Ozarka V-16 to me. Does yours have a huge chassis with 16 tubes on it? (two rows of 8)
https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/ozarka_v16.html

A very rare radio. I think the number known to exist can be counted on two hands.

How long have you had it, that you haven't been able to ID it?

-Rodney
#3

He knows what it is Rodney, he's just teasing us with the picture  Icon_e_wink

Here's the thread where he found it:

http://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=13341

It still looks great Murf!  I take it Don finished rebuilding your chassis?  I'd actually forgotten about the radio until you posted the picture and question.....

John KK4ZLF
Lexington, KY
"illegitimis non carborundum"
#4

Give the man a cigar.
It is a V16 and yes Don did finish re-capping it.
Was wondering if it was recognizable seeing as there were other similar Gothic style cabinets from the early 30's.
I understand that there only about 5 or 6 made.
Who knows.
Still not sure of its value though.
I know Don had 2 of these and sold one.
I also tracked one down that sold on eBay to a buyer that put it in a museum somewhere.
Myself, I am not impressed with the performance of the radio, but I love the walnut cabinet.
Stay warm guys,
Murf
#5

Murf, I thought that you sold that one a while ago.
Henry
#6

Thought about it, but never did put it up for sale.
murf
#7

LOL, I even remember reading that thread. Well, I fell for it. Icon_smile

Someday, I will find one myself! I figure, it's just a matter of time...
#8

If you were to sell it, what would you imagine you might ask for it? I am brand new to radios but just happened to stumble across one in Nebraska




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