Electrohome
103-PMU51-447
(1949)
Found with original finish, un-touched. Only a very light cleaning. As of 2022, still in use and working great. One of my favorite radios. Similar to PMU51-417 103A model.
Vintage Radio Collection
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A small selection from my collection of approximately 76 radios.
I don't collect rare or mint-condition radios; I collect them because I love hearing the signals they receive. What you'll find here is just a few of my radios, ranging from ultra-modern to old and cranky. It doesn't matter whether they use tubes or transistors, as long as they can receive or transmit an electromagnetic signal.
All photographs were personally taken by me (Ralph VE3XRM). (OK, I did Photoshop most of them, mainly to control size and touch up poor lighting.)
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Serenader
1U51-S-3
(1940s)
Absolutely a beautiful radio as found. The cabinet is in an immaculate original condition. All tubes in place and test good on my tube tester. Made by Dominion Electrohome Industries Ltd.
Marconi
201A
(1941)
The only radio in the collection with "MAGIC EYE TUNING"
Philco
32A
(1941)
Fantastic radio found at an Antique barn. Here is the radio all cleaned up. It was filthy. Minor finish scratches and nails for the feet replaced with felt pads.
Stromberg Carlson
410H
(1941)
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Stromberg Carlson
752
(1947?)
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Wega
809-1
(1950s)
Dumpster dive recovery from a friend. Whole left side of bakelite case was missing. Radio is working just fine.
Loewe Opta
Bella Rekard
(1959)
Wood cabinet has many dings and scratches. Could be a canidate for re-finishing. Knobs don`t look original, too high for such a small radio. Radio works fine, not serviced.
Canadian General Electric
C404
(1952)
Very cool looking vintage burgundy bakelite radio with ivory knobs from the 50s. This radio has not been repaired and does not power on. The case is in very good condition for its age. There is a small crack and the bright in the center on the knob has fallen out. Back missing. Needs re-capping and cord. Tubes tested good.
Astra
DR-107
(1948)
The cabinet has only a few tiny marks to its finish, not warranting refinishing, a rarity. The grill cloth needs to be replaced. All tubes test good.
Loewe Opta
Hellas
(1960)
This is one very large radio. Needs a lot of tender lovimg restoration, as the finish is crackle.
Eico
HF-12
(1967)
High Fidelity 12-watt integrated Monaural tube amplifier. Have the matching FM tuner HFT-90. Kit was built in the 60s by my neighbour and gifted to me when he moved away.
Eico
HFT-90
(1967)
This is the matching Eico HFT-90 Monaural FM tuner. Really cool miniature vacuum tube dial pointer that varies the height of its lighted area based on the strength of the received signal. Definitely a unique use of a vacuum tube. Needs a good antenna. Have the matching mono amplifier HF-12.
Crosley
Mohawk 2840
(1939)
Originally, I bought this radio just for the tubes. Was inexpensive. Output transformer was open. All resistors and capacitors were out of spec. The tubes got used in another radio. Totally gutted the radio. Ive now added add a bluetooth receiver and amplifier to play Oldies Big Band music.
Electrohome
PMU51-418 "MUSIC BOX"
(1947)
NEW FIND! A five-tube All-American miniature tube radio (AA5). No cord or antenna wire. Refinished case. Small corner loose veneer. Standby, more info to come. On the bench being serviced. Dial looks warped, might need to make a new one.
Westinghouse
W577-A
(1938)
Very nice radio with all good tubes. The cabinet looks like it was refinished at some time, has no shine. I justed waxed it.
Westinghouse
W684-A
(1942)
Beautiful pushbutton tuning of your favorite radio station. Includes AM and Shortwave bands.
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