Tom Albrecht's Radio and TV Attic
"Selling radios at the Radio Attic since September 2012"

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1209 Kotenberg Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
408-425-1578

   

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Better Bluetooth

Other sellers usually offer an external Bluetooth receiver that connects with a cable to the radio.  While this can work OK, these receivers run off batteries that you have to recharge with a USB cable, and the audio level is usually pretty weak.  You also may have to tune to a quiet spot on the dial to avoid having a mixture of radio and Bluetooth audio.

My Better Bluetooth is different:
  • Completely enclosed inside the radio (no cables or external modules)
  • Completely self-powered (no batteries that need to be charged)
  • Automatic switching between radio and Bluetooth (just hit "PLAY" on your device, and the radio switches to Bluetooth!)
  • Audio level same as the radio's normal volume
This is Bluetooth done right!  Better Bluetooth is available on any radio I sell for an extra charge of $35.
 

 

General Electric E-81 (1936)

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General Electric E-81 (1936)

Radios with an excellent original finish are getting harder to find these days. This General Electric E-81 is all original -- finish, knobs, escutcheon, grille cloth, and dial cover -- and it looks great! GE radios from the mid-1930s are a bit under appreciated; they are top notch performers and have excellent audio fidelity. Although it wasn't the top-of-the-line for GE, this one still has some high end touches -- a two speed tuning mechanism and a 6L6 audio output stage for tons of good quality volume. It covers three bands -- the usual BC band, as well as SW1 (1.8 - 6 MHz) and SW2 (6 - 18 MHz). The eight-tube chassis has been thoroughly restored to perform like new, including new capacitors throughout, new resistors where needed (including Candohm replacement), a replacement volume control, a new vintage-style power cord, and a meticulous RF/IF alignment. You'll find this radio is a "keeper" for many reasons. 19-1/2"H x 16"W x 11-1/4"D. $425.00. (1310155)

 

Philco 50-920

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Philco 50-920

This Philco Bakelite beauty has a distinctive large half-moon top dial. The Bakelite itself is in nice condition, with good shine and no cracks or significant chips. Everything is original, including back and knobs. The six-tube chassis with its extra RF stage is a terrific performer. It has been meticulously restored with a strong set of tubes, all electrolytic and paper capacitors replaced, new rubber tuner mounts, a full RF/IF alignment and dial calibration. Safety has been brought up a notch with modified switch wiring and a new polarized power cord. The speaker is in good condition and sound quality is nice. Lighted dial. 13-1/2"W x 8"H x 8"D. $175.00. (1310152)

 

RCA 8-BX-7J (1956)

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RCA 8-BX-7J (1956)

RCA introduced the technology for compact tube portable radios in 1939 with the introduction of miniature 1-volt tubes. By 1956, the era of tube portables was coming to a close, with transistors showing advantages in battery life and compactness. However, transistors were still expensive, so tube portables were still sold for another year or two. Tube portable radios could also run off AC power, unlike transistor radios. This grey plastic RCA is in nice condition and performs like new; there are no significant chips or cracks in the case. The chassis has been meticulously restored with all new capacitors, new resistors where needed, a strong set of tubes, replacement of the selenium rectifier with a silicon diode, and a full RF/IF alignment for best sensitivity and selectivity. Safety has been upgraded by installing a new polarized power cord with modified switch wiring for hot-side switching. The speaker is in good condition and sound quality is good. The tuner has a Vernier mechanism for easy tuning. The ferrite antenna is rotatable for best reception. Small and light, so shipping will not be expensive. 11"W x 8"H x 3-1/2"D. $125.00. (1310154)

 

Stromberg-Carlson 1500-H "Dynatomic" (1951)

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Stromberg-Carlson 1500-H "Dynatomic" (1951)

What better marketing name than "Dynatomic" could you have at the dawn of the Atomic Age? This Stromberg-Carlson model was very popular due to its attractive design and good performance. The cabinet is completely free of chips or cracks, and has a good shine. Knobs and back are original. The chassis has an extra tube for an RF amplifier stage, so sensitivity is superb. Electronic restoration included new capacitors throughout, new resistors where needed, replacement of the selenium rectifier with a silicon rectifier, a strong set of tubes, and a full RF/IF alignment for like-new performance. A new polarized power cord has been installed, along with modification of the power switch circuitry for hot-side switching for improved safety. This radio has a 5-inch speaker, larger than you'll find in most table radios of this size; sound quality is good. Lighted dial. 12-1/2"W x 8"H x 7"D. $175.00. (1310153)
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  TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

  • Payment by PayPal preferred; money orders and checks also accepted (checks must clear before shipping).

  • Actual shipping costs are paid by buyer. Contact me to determine shipping cost to your address. Shipping overseas is possible, but the customer must be willing to pay for shipping services with delivery verification and insurance. All radios are shipped double boxed, insured, with tracking information.

  • An audio input jack can be provided on any of the radios I sell at no extra charge if you request it, and my "Better Bluetooth" receiver can be installed for $35.

  • All radios and televisions are electrically restored by me. I have many years experience and have restored hundreds of vintage radios, TVs, phonographs, and stereos. If your radio or TV arrives dead or fails within the first 60 days of normal use (and no internal modifications made by the buyer), I will repair for free. Shipping costs for U.S. and Canadian customers for repairs in the first 60 days are split (you pay for shipping to me, I pay for return shipping to you). After 60 days, normal repair and shipping fees (both ways) will apply, although my charges are very reasonable. For customers outside the U.S. and Canada, the customer must pay shipping both ways for repairs, even for those within the first 60 days.

  • If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, please contact me and I will do my very best to make things right.

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