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I just won this one tonight. Looks a little funny, but it's got 11 tubes and 5 bands!
I'm curious to find out what I will be getting.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp...D=27438223
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Judging by the anchor and shield pattern on the speaker grill I would say that the radio may have been used in a Coast Guard or Navy base at one time. Looks very interesting. I will be interested to hear more when you pick it up. Since it is so unique, perhaps you might start it in its own thread.
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...I split this into a new thread for you.
The cabinet is homemade, but someone did a pretty decent job of it. Maybe it was owned by a former sailor?
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Thanks, Ron. I'll post some pics when I pick the radio up, hopefully Monday!
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That was a great deal just for the chassis and speaker, plus you get a unique homemade cabinet.
I know it is a long-shot, but it sure would be interesting to find out the history of that cabinet.
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+One on what John wrote. You got a great deal there.
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Almost certainly a Coast Guard emblem.
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