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SW 03-5S1 @ the Flea Market-Just Couldn't Resist
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I must admit it, I'm hooked on vintage radios (as I'm sure many of the Phorum readers are also). Saw this one today at the flea market. Seller wanted $35 but settled on $20. Seems to all be there except for the back and one knob. It's a Stewart Warner model 03-5S1 with the "Magic Keyboard" push button tuning. It's an AM/SW. I believe the back, which is missing, houses the "Magic Antenna". Should be fun to work on. I already located a how-to repair on the "Magic Keyboard". Radio still has original stickers inside!

Craig R.


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and more pics.........................

Craig R.


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#3

That'll be a good looking radio when you get it done.

The artist formerly known as Puhpow! 8)
#4

Cool looking radio. 20 bucks great deal.
#5

I couldn't find much on this radio but found a link that showed a restored one. I do think it's a cool looking radio. I look forward to working on it. Here is the link:

http://www.renovatedradios.com/articlePages/magic.html


Craig R.
#6

Gotta get a knob. I bet Gobs of Knobs has one.

The artist formerly known as Puhpow! 8)
#7

Thanks, my friend, I will check with them.

Craig R.
#8

The cabinet on your example was finished in a lighter shade then the one seen in the link. Good thing they have details about repairing those canvas strap pushbuttons, you are going to need them.
Regards
Arran
#9

I'd be lost without that link on push button repair. Interesting concept. Was that method for push button operation very widespread? I would think not.

Craig R.




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