[Jayce]

Really, if it wasn't for the recent snapping of the dial cord, my Philco 42-322 would be the winner of the 'It Just Won't Die' contest for me. It is truly a beater radio that I got for $10 and just keeps on chugging along. Even my late radio repair friend was left scratching his head over it after stating "That thing is going to need recapped!" When I brought it to him for alignment. He said he didn't know why, but all voltages were fine, so he let it be with just the alignment. Heck, I'm going to get that dial string redone. It's my first and most reliable Philco, beater or not! The little Arvin 444 I mentioned is the same. A bit of a beater, but still keeps chugging along. The Zenith and Crosley both fit into the nice end of the spectrum.
Ron, I feel you on the radios that refuse to work right. I lost count on how many I have resold over the years because of issues that could not be ironed out. The name "Crosley" comes to mine as the worst sets I've had for that. One reason why I am so happy the Curvflector works well and am refusing to touch it until something actually does go wrong!