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Page 1: Cathedrals, Consoles, Tombstones and large Wooden Table Radios:
Page 2: Compact and Midget Radios
Page 3: Large Table Radios (greater than 12 " across)
Page 4: Repairing an American Bosch Model 360 Radio Speaker
The challenges of restoring "dead tech" see my personal experience on the Westinghouse WR-21 Radio restoration.
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RCA Victor Radiola R7 and R9 Electronics
Zenith's "Big Black Dial"
About this time Zenith introduced clock style tuning with minute and second hands that are geared like a conventional hands clock. Behind it is a black background with white lettering. This clock style mechanism provides vernier tuning. Many of Zenith's radios were multi-band so precise tuning is important. Zenith used this style up to WW2. Many remember having a set or seen these sets during their childhood days during the depression.Catgedral style made popular by Philco Radio
Philco 20 "Deluxe" (1931) 7 Tube 3 Stage TRF receiver. Uses 3-224A, 227, 2-171A and 280 tubes. Has a push pull amplifier using the 227 and 2-171A tubes. This one was made in Canada.The Radio that started Cathedral craze in the 1930's. 1931 suggested price $49.50.United American-Bosch 360 (Aeroscope) from 1932: Bosch was a German manufacturer that wanted a American foot hold. This radio is American made. Bosch is still in business today.
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