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Panasonic RE-787 AM/FM Stereo (1967)
Now here's something quite unique: a two-piece bookshelf stereo system by Panasonic with automatic tuning. Panasonic called the motorized tuning system "Radar-Matic." The two big white buttons will automatically seek to the next station in the upward or downward direction on the dial. The cabinet is real walnut veneer, and as you can see, its condition is very nice. The right speaker is a separate unit and can be positioned next to the main unit or elsewhere in the room. This receiver has had a thorough electrical restoration with all 35 of its electrolytic capacitors replaced and a careful RF/IF alignment on both FM and AM. Sensitivity is excellent, and stereo separation is spectacular. A great stereo for an office, den, or kitchen. The original power cord is in good condition and has been left in place. 29-1/2"W x 13-1/4"H x 5-1/4"D.
$265.00. (1310085)
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Remler 21-3 "Minuette" Cathedral (1932)
Remler was based in San Francisco, not far from here. This attractive little cathedral (one of the smallest you'll find) houses a four-tube TRF two-band receiver. The main broadcast band covers 540-1500 kHz, and the "Police" band covers 1500-4000 kHz. The radio has had a full electrical restoration, with new capacitors, strong tubes, new resistors where needed, and a new vintage-style power cord. Since TRF sets are generally less sensitive than superhets, the careful alignment I've done on this one really pays off in terms of squeezing about as much sensitivity out of just four tubes as you can get. Long ago (probably in the 1940s) this radio was converted from 2.5 volt to 6 volt tubes. This has no effect on either appearance or performance (the tubes have the same size and shape), and is an interesting part of the history of this set. The original 8-inch speaker is in fine shape and puts out good sound. The right knob on the front panel is a tone control. The walnut veneered cabinet was refinished by a prior owner, and there has been very little scratching or other damage since then, so it still looks good. Lighted dial. 13"H x 10-1/2"W x 7-1/4"D.
$195.00. (1310091)
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Setchell-Carlson 427 "Frog Eyes" (1947)
The top-mounted thumbwheel-style controls have given rise to the nickname "Frog Eyes" for this Bakelite table radio from Setchell-Carlson. It's a good looking set, with the only defect being a very small mouse bite out of the Bakelite at the lower left corner of the dial (see picture). Otherwise it's free of cracks or significant scratches. The big front grille hides a 6-inch speaker, which is much larger and better sounding than most table radios. The six-tube chassis (with extra RF amplifier stage) is really a hot performer; you'll be impressed at just how sensitive a radio like this can be! Originally this set had an exposed hot chassis; I've rewired it with a more modern floating ground (no direct line connection to chassis), a polarized power cord, and a change in the switch circuitry to make this radio very safe to use. Electrical restoration also included the usual replacement of all paper and electrolytic capacitors, a few new resistors, installation of a strong set of tubes, and full RF/IF alignment. As you can see in the picture, the chassis is clean as a whistle. Lighted dial. 12"W x 8-1/4"H x 7-1/2"D.
$135.00. (1310092)
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_small.jpg "Panasonic RE-787 AM/FM Stereo (1967)")
_small.jpg "Remler 21-3 \"Minuette\" Cathedral (1932)")
_small_sold.jpg "Setchell-Carlson 427 \"Frog Eyes\" (1947)")
