08-29-2018, 07:58 PM
The Victor R-32 family of radios from 1929 are great performers, and in my opinion, wonderful collectible sets. I'm fortunate to have one of each of the four models from that family (R-32, R-52, RE-45, and RE-75). The sets were ahead of their time with the Micro-synchronous tuning. Also, while other manufacturers were offering sets with small dials, these Victors featured a large "slide rule" type dial which would become very popular later on with the buying public. 1929 was the year RCA acquired Victor Talking Machine Company, and these radios were among the last products to be sold with the Victor name. The design and engineering of these sets was strictly by Victor.
The RE-45 and RE-75 were radio and phono combinations, but were not disc cutters. The R-32 and R-52 are straight radio sets.
Great info here on using paper or mylar caps as filters, and not electrolytics. Good luck on your restoration!
Gilbert
The RE-45 and RE-75 were radio and phono combinations, but were not disc cutters. The R-32 and R-52 are straight radio sets.
Great info here on using paper or mylar caps as filters, and not electrolytics. Good luck on your restoration!
Gilbert
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