Welcome to my radio collection. I have a love of old radios, radio shows, and music. Here I will share pictures of my collection, and related material. Some I have restored to working order, others are waiting to be brought back to life. Enjoy!
This 1949 Philco AM/FM Console with 78rpm/33-1/3rpm record changer/player, model 1607
this 1949 Philco console includes modern FM frequency and the introduction to the long play 33-1/3rpm speed record player. They added a second tone arm capable of using a light weight cartridge suitable for the new long play albums. This feature can only be used in the single play mode. 78rpm can use either single play, or a stack of records
circa 1957/58 Zenith AM/FM console with cobra-matic record changer!
circa 1938 Philco
Halloween feature
I haven't done much research on this one yet, but it appears to be produced around 1937-1938. I thought it would be appropriate to display this one along with the War of the Worlds and Halloween decor. It is quite possible that the original 1938 Halloween broadcast of H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds was listened to on this radio. The story was adapted for radio by Orson Wells for CBS' Mercury Theater on the Air. Broadcast on October 30, 1938, it has become known as "The Night That Panicked America!"
Halloween feature
I haven't done much research on this one yet, but it appears to be produced around 1937-1938. I thought it would be appropriate to display this one along with the War of the Worlds and Halloween decor. It is quite possible that the original 1938 Halloween broadcast of H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds was listened to on this radio. The story was adapted for radio by Orson Wells for CBS' Mercury Theater on the Air. Broadcast on October 30, 1938, it has become known as "The Night That Panicked America!"
This is a 1940 Zenith I recently acquired. I love the look. It is a high production model with a lot of "photo finish". The bottom has signs of water damage, but some previous owner did a nice job touching it up. Unfortunately, when I got this home, I discovered a recently deceased mouse under the chassis. So a complete disassembly was required, clean and disinfect. I can't blame the mouse, it does make a nice home! It will need a recap and some wire repair/replacement. For now it is a nice decoration at the underground lounge.
1957-1958 Zenith phonograph
This circa 1957 Zenith Hi-Fi phonograph was recently restored at the Retro-Den.
1959 Philips coffee table phonograph
Latest edition to the underground lounge. Throw a couple coasters down, spins some classic lounge music and enjoy. Cabinet was sanded down, most of the scratches removed. Some scratches and cigarette burns still remain as part of this units history. The phonograph was completely rebuilt,cleaned and lubed, new and used cartridge and needle setup was performed. grill cloth was replaced. Amplifier was re-capped and all tubes tested good. The Philips logo lights up when powered on and residual light escapes through the bottom of the unit, giving some additional "mood lighting".
The Berkley by Magnavox
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This one is not mine, but I restored it for another to enjoy. The unit has a very full, rich sound to go with the warm rich look of the mahogany wood cabinet. A tuning eye for each receiver adds to the great looks of this console.
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The Berkley was a higher end console from around 1947-1954, and had a cost of $350, with an optional $65 for the addition of an FM tuner. The standard unit came with AM, shortwave, and also features a record changer under the top left lid, and 2 large 12 inch speakers.
