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Neat little AA5
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07-20-2015, 09:58 PM
Picked up this nifty little 1947 Coronado "Jewel" radio at the Iola Car Show swap meet two weeks ago. The cabinet was cracked in about 4 places, so after repairing the cracks, I painted it the optional Ivory White color. It's Model 43-8160. A very small (6x5x4) art-deco styled 5 tube radio. Fits nicely on my book shelf! Icon_thumbup

   
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07-20-2015, 10:59 PM
Neet indeed!
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07-22-2015, 11:29 AM
Ya, neat! Icon_thumbup  And I'm not even into the plastic sets!
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07-22-2015, 08:32 PM
Super nice dial, may I ask how does she sound, sensitivity? Sometimes the little ones surprise. Little is good with me, space issues.

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07-22-2015, 10:44 PM
Hi Paul,

She sounds pretty good. Gets the local stations strong and clear. This was missing the back and loop antenna, so I did my best to construct a wire loop that would fit against the new back I constructed. I'm sure originally, with the correct back and antenna, it was more responsive, but I'm satisfied with what it does receive. It was in really rough, filthy condition when I got it.
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07-23-2015, 03:07 PM
Very nice job Greg. Cute little bugger.
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07-23-2015, 05:21 PM
I think the contrast of the white with the Red dial and the gold cloth is a good combo.

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