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THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD! A ONE-DAY WONDER!

This portable set was revolutionary when it came out in the early post war months in that it utilized the then new micro-tubes that were first used in Walkie Talkies during WW2. It, along with the Philco 1201 with its slide-in record player, were heavily advertised by the Nations's #1 star in 1946, Bing Crosby, on his Philco-sponsored weekly radio program, Philco Radio Time over the new ABC network. As a result, these models were a huge success with several 100,000 units being produced. It features a leather carrying handle, leatherette covering on the sides of the wood cabinet, and a roll top tambour door that covers up the dial when not in use. All filter and power supply capacitors were changed, tubes tested strong, a new line cord and new leather carrying handle were added to complete the restoration. Cabinet was refinished, too. It plays strong across the dial, receiving all of my local stations with its built-in loop antenna. Since battery packs are no longer being produced, it's now strictly an AC set. The set does not include a 3.5mm aux cord. If you collect early portables, or are a Bing Crosby fan/collector (as I am), this set is for you! 12-1/2"W x 10"H x 5-1/2"D.

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD! A ONE-DAY WONDER!

This portable set was revolutionary when it came out in the early post war months in that it utilized the then new micro-tubes that were first used in Walkie Talkies during WW2. It, along with the Philco 1201 with its slide-in record player, were heavily advertised by the Nations's #1 star in 1946, Bing Crosby, on his Philco-sponsored weekly radio program, Philco Radio Time over the new ABC network. As a result, these models were a huge success with several 100,000 units being produced. It features a leather carrying handle, leatherette covering on the sides of the wood cabinet, and a roll top tambour door that covers up the dial when not in use. All filter and power supply capacitors were changed, tubes tested strong, a new line cord and new leather carrying handle were added to complete the restoration. Cabinet was refinished, too. It plays strong across the dial, receiving all of my local stations with its built-in loop antenna. Since battery packs are no longer being produced, it's now strictly an AC set. The set does not include a 3.5mm aux cord. If you collect early portables, or are a Bing Crosby fan/collector (as I am), this set is for you! 12-1/2"W x 10"H x 5-1/2"D.

Reported sold by Greg Van Beek on December 12, 2024 Listed price on date of sale - $79.00

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