RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped

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RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped

Dan Walker
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07-13-2025, 06:22 PM

I finally got the cabinet done on this BIG radio.
The radio is big and very heavy,but it sounds good.

The electric tuning motor works very well but after 88 years of use, the teeth on the gears are worn so the dial won't stop exactly where it should.
I can live with that.

Here are some photos.
Dan in Calgary

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RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by Dan Walker - 06-23-2025, 10:40 PM

RE: RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by morzh - 06-24-2025, 08:01 AM

RE: RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by RodB - 06-24-2025, 08:52 AM

RE: RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by Paul Philco322 - 06-24-2025, 09:11 AM

RE: RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by Dan Walker - 06-24-2025, 09:44 AM

RE: RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by MrFixr55 - 06-25-2025, 09:25 PM

RE: RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by Dan Walker - 06-26-2025, 09:36 AM

RE: RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by MrFixr55 - 06-26-2025, 11:54 AM

RE: RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by Dan Walker - 06-26-2025, 01:49 PM

RE: RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by palegreenthumb - 07-12-2025, 09:26 PM

RE: RCA 16 tube 816 K console recapped - by Dan Walker - 07-13-2025, 06:22 PM

RE: RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by Vlad95 - 07-13-2025, 08:09 PM

RE: RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by MrFixr55 - 07-14-2025, 07:57 AM

RE: RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by morzh - 07-14-2025, 08:55 AM

RE: RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by Joe Rossi - 07-22-2025, 10:05 PM

RE: RCA 16 tube 18K console recapped - by Dan Walker - 07-22-2025, 10:30 PM

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