Lenny Bickford's Attic

Farnsworth BT-50 (1940-41)
Restored vintage very rare Farnsworth BT-50 All American Five tube table top radio. You don't see this model very often. This is a very rare radio manufactured pre-World War II by Farnsworth. What a gem with a nice clear green dial. The radio receives Standard AM broadcast radio stations, and gets lots of them across the entire dial, and they all come in clear, and with a lot of good sound. The restoration was performed by The Radio Cafe. The electrolytic caps and other components were replaced with new stock. Nice job on the restoration. The Bakelite cabinet is in great shape. No cracks, chips, or dents. The cabinet sports lots of character, and shines up real nicely. The radio has been well cared for, and behind glass for years. Shipping: Actual cost via FedEx ground (domestic only). The radio will be wrapped and double boxed. $189.00. (1590193)

Farnsworth ET-066 (1946)
Vintage collectable 1946 Farnsworth Model ET-066 AM six-tube table radio with nice refinished wood cabinet. What a looker. This radio makes a nice addition to any sitting room. The radio was fully restored by previous owner from Maine. I did have to replace the grille cloth with brand new stock. This radio looks like new, and performs the same. It receives lots of AM broadcast radio stations across the entire dial. They all come in clear, and as loud as you like. I checked this radio against other similar radios, and it outperformed on all levels. There are no cracks, chips, or dents in this nice wooden cabinet. The dial is nice, and all intact, and there is a light for nite time radio listening. Shipping: To be determined at sale. It will be packaged properly, and in two boxes. $189.00. (1590195)

General Electric P-805A (1960/61)
Vintage, collectable, restored working General Electric Model P-805A AM five-transistor Radio. Restored this radio with all brand new electrolytic capacitors, and other components as needed. The radio receives AM broadcast radio stations from 540 KHZ to 1600 KHZ. I fitted in a new standard size battery holder to accept the newer standard 9 volt battery. Battery not included. The audio is clear, and goes to full volume. There are no cracks,chips,or dents. The radio is clean inside and out. Shipping Flat rate: $15.00 Domestic only. $49.00. (1590170)

Jewel T.S.-10 (1965)
Vintage 1965 U.S.A. eige Jewel Model T.S.-10 AM ten-transistor pocket radio. Receives lots of AM broadcast radio stations across the entire AM band. I restored this radio with all brand new electrolytic capacitors, and a brand new 9 volt battery clip. Radio requires one 9 Volt battery (not included). There are no cracks,chips,or dents. I did clean the entire radio. Shipping: flat rate $10 (domestic only). $34.95. (1590176)

Morse Supertone NTR-150 (1960)
Vintage 1960 Morse Supertone NTR-150 AM six-transistor radio. This is the same as the Vista, Fleetwood, and other radios. This is a good working restored radio with all brand new electrolytic capacitors, and new 9 volt battery holder. Battery not included. Retuned the circuits, and cleaned it inside and out. There are two minor chips in the top rear of the plastic. No other cracks, or dents. The dial has the CD markings; that puts this radio made before 1965. Shipping: flat rate $10 Domestic only. $59.00. (1590129)

National Panasonic R-8 (1965)
Vintage collectable restored working Panasonic model R-8 (console style) AM six-transistor radio. Replaced all the electrolytic capacitors with brand new stock. Replaced other components as needed. The audio plays clear, and goes to full volume. There are no cracks, chips, or dents. Radio requires three "AA" batteries (not included). Shipping: Flat rate $13.00 Domestic only. $49.00. (1590171)

Radio Shack DX-390 Portable Shortwave Receiver (1992/93)
Nice Radio Shack DX-390 LW/MW/FM/SW Digital readout synthesized ppl portable radio receiver. What a nice receiver. I was able to receive lots of radio stations on all bands including beacons on the LW band. The radio goes from 1711 KHz to 29999 KHz for the SW portion. This is nice for armchair radio listening with just the telescoping, and internal ferrite antenna. I received CHU/WWV/hams/foreign broadcast, and much more from my easy chair. The radio has a clock, and is a digital readout screen. This radio is in great condition, and has been well cared for. I really hate to let it go. You will need three "AA" batteries for the clock and memory storage, and four "D" batteries (batteries not included). You can get an AC/DC power supply on line for about $10. I will supply the manual on a thumb drive. Shipping: Flat rate $20 (domestic only). It will be boxed and packaged to make the trip. $79.00. (1590192)

Sampson SC4000 AM/Clock Radio (1961/62)
Vintage collectable Sampson Model SC4000 six-transistor radio and alarm clock. This is a working radio. I restored it with all brand new electrolytic capacitors. Cleaned the radio inside and out. This radio receives standard broadcast AM radio stations across the entire dial 540 to 1600 KHZ. The dial also has the old CD markings. The audio is clear, and goes to full volume. There are no cracks, chips, or dents. I did repair two cracks on the back salmon colored case. The clock works intermittently, and the light does not work. Shipping: Flat rate $13.00 (domestic only). $39.00. (1590187)

Universal PTR-62B (1961)
Vintage collectable restored working nice shirt pocket Universal model PTR-62B AM six-transistor shirt pocket radio. Replaced all the electrolytic caps with brand new stock. Replaced other components as needed. Replaced 9 volt battery clip with brand new heavy duty clip. 9 volt battery not included. The audio is clear, and goes to full volume. You won't have to strain to hear this nice little pocket radio. Radio receives lot of AM broadcast radio stations across the entire AM band. There are no cracks, chips, or dents. The radio is clean inside and out. Shipping: Flat rate $10.00 Domestic only. $39.00. (1590172)

WRTH Directory of Global Broadcasting (2011)
This is quite the directory with 672 pages of global broadcasting equipment, descriptions, frequencies, and areas of global radio broadcasting. Very comprehensive, and nicely laid out with maps of countries and cities. Many pages of the various radios, and receivers of the time. Pages of color photos of the radio equipment, and descriptions. Many photos of receiving and transmitting antennas. The book is in like new condition. No dog ears, stains, or torn pages. Shipping: Flat rate $3.00 media (domestic only). $15.95. (1590189)

Channel Master 6512 AM/SW (1959)
Vintage 1959 collectable Channel Master model 6512 AM/SW dual band eight-transistor radio. I did refurbish this radio with all brand new electrolytic capacitors, and other components as needed. I replaced the battery connector with a new rugged one, and installed a brand new battery holder for the four "AA" batteries (not included). Wow what a receiver these Channel Master radios are. This little radio receives lots of standard AM broadcast radio stations across the entire band 540 to 1600 KHZ, and from long distances too. The short wave band covers 3.9 to 12 MHZ. I was able to receive lots of foreign broadcast stations with the internal antenna. The audio is clear, and goes to full volume. The radio is clean inside, and out. There are no cracks, chips, or dents. It comes with the leather case,ear phone, and case, and a telescoping antenna with leather case. This is a full set. Tough to find them like this these days. Shipping Flat rate $14.00 (domestic only). $79.00. (1590188)

Emerson 888 Explorer (1960)
Here is a nice vintage collectable 1960's U.S.A. made Emerson 888 Explorer model AM eight-transistor radio. I did restore this one with all brand new electrolytic capacitors. This was all that was needed for this radio. This radio is in great shape, and like new condition. The audio is clear, and goes to full volume. What a receiver this radio is. It Receives many AM broadcast radio stations across the entire dial. There are no cracks, chips, or dents. There are a couple paint blemishes on the front dial cover. The grille is nice and flat. The on/off control is like new, and the gold insert is clear, and shiny. Look at all the lettering and the dial, nothing missing here. The radio has the original dual battery tube and battery connector, and they are in great shape, usually they are damaged or missing. This radio requires four "AA" batteries (not supplied). This radio has been well cared for. Shipping; Flat rate $16.00 (domestic only). $89.00. (1590194)

General Electric 100 (1946)
Vintage collectable 1946 general Electric post WWII model 100 tube table top radio. One of the all American five-tube AM Broadcast radio. Fully restored, and this is a show piece that performs great. Compared to similar radios this one has great features that show its originality. Just look at the features. The knobs with the gold centers. The dial with the red horizontal lines the large very readable station markers, and the gold dial pointer, all like new. You don't often find these in this good of shape. The brown cabinet with the reddish swirls. There are no cracks, chips, or dents. The radio plays clear, and goes to full volume. What a receiver. I was able to pick up many stations across the entire AM broadcast band. This 1946 radio has the built in loop antenna. Shipping; to be determined at sale. It will be packaged properly, and in two boxes. It will ship via FedEx ground. $215.00. (1590196)

Radio Shack DX-398 Portable Shortwave Receiver (1996)
This is a nice little portable Radio Shack model DX-398 boxed set radio receiver. It is in great condition. This little guy receives LW, FM (stereo) AM Broadcast, and Short wave radio signals displayed on a digital screen. There are three settable internal clocks. It displays many of the received call letters. The radio comes with original box, manual, and leather case. It does require four "AA" batteries (not included). You can purchase an A/C adaptor on line. Shipping: Flat rate $20 (domestic only). It will be boxed and packaged properly. $69.00. (1590190)

Sears Silvertone Catalogs Book 1930-1942
This is a signed by Mark Stein issue of the Sears Silvertone 1930-1942 catalogue of antique radios. Very comprehensive display of the Sears Silvertone antique radios. 239 pages of photos and descriptions of the antique radios, wooden case stand up console, and table tube radio sets that folks, and families sat around to listen to old time radio shows, news, and sports. This was the leading technology of this era. This book is in great displayable condition. No dog ears, stains, or torn pages. Shipping; flat rate $3.00 (domestic only). $15.95. (1590191)

Zenith Royal 275 (1962)
Vintage U.S. collectable Zenith Royal Model 275 AM seven-transistor pocket radio. Restored working with all brand new electrolytic capacitors. The audio is clear, and goes to full volume. Receives lots of AM broadcast radio stations across the entire band. Has the CD markings on the dial. You need four "AA" batteries (not included). No rust or corrosion on battery chamber. There are two chips in the front rear top and bottom. The crown logo is missing. This is a two-tone brown and creme colored radio. This radio is not the best looking example, but it does work great, and receives lots of AM broadcast stations from great distances. Shipping: Flat rate $13 (domestic only). $49.00. (1590182)