the Radio Attic

Zenith Royal 500H (1962)
The 500H's are the most powerful radios of the Royal 500 family. This is an nice looking Royal 500H black transistor radio which is a superb AM player. The front is almost flawless. Don't see many in this condition. Most of the 500H's that I have seen have some cracks and missing pieces. This cabinet has a missing 1/16" of cabinet on the top left corner. Hardly noticeable. It has eight transistors and larger electrolytic capacitors then the previous models. I replaced all electrolyte and wax capacitors. It been cleaned and aligned to play like new. The battery box is clean. I include the batteries with it so it plays out of the box. 6"H x 3-1/2"W x 1-3/4"D. $165.00. (0040540)

Arvin 61R13 (1961)
A beautiful Red Arvin Radio American made in 1961. It had been restored with all new electrolyte capacitors and aligned for peak performance. It picks up a lot of stations for an AM radio and sounds great. It comes with a brand new 9 volt battery. 4"H x 2-1/2"W x 1-1/4"D. A pretty little radio for a great price. $125.00. (0040539)

Emerson P3755A (1970s)
A nice playing little Emerson FM/AM built in the 70's. It runs on a nine volt battery and plays extremely well on both FM and AM. It was playing so good I just realigned both FM and AM. The antenna is straight and true and measures 12 inches. 6"H x 2"W x 1"D. $85.00. (0040538)

Zenith Royal B21 (1970s)
I listen to FM a lot. So I looked for a small radio that played great FM and easy and less weight to carry to the beach. This black one is in excellent shape with no cracks or missing pieces. I replaced all the electrolyte capacitors and tuned the AM and FM for peak performance. Great little radio with some great sound and pickup. It weighs about 2 lbs and measures 5-1/2"W x 4"H x 1-1/2"D. It is powered by a 9 volt battery. I include the battery with it so it plays out of the box. They come in black, tan and light green. $125.00. (0040537)

Zenith Royal 300 (1958)
This is an exceptional Zenith Royal 300 AM Maroon transistor radio. It starts with an exceptionally pristine case. There are no cracks or missing pieces and it as clean as I have seen. It has the original advertising on the back battery cover. The radio is also a superb player with seven transistors and picks up a tremendous amount of AM stations. Plays a good as any 500 I have restored. The chassis and battery box are like new. I replaced all electrolyte and wax capacitors. It has been cleaned and aligned to play like new. I include the batteries with it so it plays out of the box. 6"H x 3-1/2"W x 1-1/2"D. $175.00. (0040536)

Emerson 988 Rambler (1959)
This is a nice black Emerson Rambler 988 AM radio built in 1959. They are all awesome AM players. I worked on 1930's and 40's Emerson radios and they were well built with beautiful Ingraham cabinets. For its size which is a little bigger than most pocket radios of that time. It components are at least five times as big as any other small radio I have seen and the case is built much thicker, thus a stronger case and is supposed to never break. It is a radio which very little will go wrong. It has eight transistors, five new electrolytics and one wax capacitor replacement. This radio uses four "AA" batteries. The last photo is a way to make it easier to load four "AA" batteries. Your choice. 6-1/2"H x 4"W x 1-3/4"D. $185.00. (0040535)

Emerson 888 "Vanguard" (1958)
This is a pristine Teal Emerson Vanguard 888 AM radio built in 1958. Most cabinets are strong and do not crack or chip but if the logos are still there and looks like new, you can tell it was not used that much as the logos on front and back are just beautiful. They are all awesome AM players. I worked on 1930's and 40's Emerson radios and they were well built with beautiful Ingraham cabinets. This cabinet is spectacular. For its size which is a little bigger than most pocket radios of that time. It components are at least five times as big as any other small radio I have seen and the case is built much thicker, thus a stronger case and is supposed to never break. It is a radio which very little will go wrong. It has eight transistors, five new electrolytics and one wax capacitor replacement. This radio uses four "AA" batteries. The last photo is a way to make it easier to load four "AA" batteries. Your choice. 6-1/2"H x 4"W x 1-3/4"D. $225.00. (0040534)

Emerson 888 Vanguard (1958)
This is a nice looking Black Emerson Vanguard 888 AM radio built in 1958. They are all awesome AM players. I worked on 1930's and 40's Emerson radios and they were well built with beautiful Ingraham cabinets. This cabinet is spectacular. For its size which is a little bigger than most pocket radios of that time. It components are at least five times as big as any other small radio I have seen and the case is built much thicker, thus a stronger case and is supposed to never break. It doesn't have any cracks or missing pieces but is does show some wear on the case. It is a radio with which very little will go wrong. It has eight transistors, five new electrolytics and one wax capacitor replacement. This radio uses four "AA" batteries. The last photo is a way to make it easier to load four "AA" batteries. Your choice. 6-1/2"H x 4"W x 1-3/4"D. $165.00. (0040533)

Emerson 888 Pioneer (1958)
A nice looking red Emerson Pioneer 888 AM radio built in 1958. They are all awesome AM players that pick up quite a few stations during the day. More at night. I worked on 1930's and 40's Emerson radios and they were well built with beautiful Ingraham cabinets. This cabinet is different then the Vanguard but just as pretty. For its size which is a little bigger than most pocket radios of that time. It components are at least five times as big as any other small radio I have seen and the case is built much thicker, thus a stronger case and is supposed to never break. They just don't have any cracks or missing pieces. It does show some wear on the back. It is a radio which very little will go wrong. It has eight transistors, five new electrolytics and one wax capacitor replacement. This radio uses four "AA" batteries and will play when you receive it. The last photo is a way to make it easier to load four "AA" batteries. Your choice. 6-1/2"H x 4"W x 1-3/4"D. $185.00. (0040532)

Emerson 888 Vanguard (1958)
Another beautiful red Emerson Vanguard 888 AM radio built in 1958. They are all awesome AM players. I worked on 1930's and 40's Emerson radios and they were well built with beautiful Ingraham cabinets. This cabinet is spectacular. For its size which is a little bigger than most pocket radios of that time. It components are at least five times as big as any other small radio I have seen and the case is built much thicker, thus a stronger case and is supposed to never break. They just don't have any cracks or missing pieces. It is a radio which very little will go wrong. It has eight transistors, five new electrolytics and one wax capacitor replacement. This radio uses four "AA" batteries. The last photo is a way to make it easier to load four "AA" batteries. Your choice. 6-1/2"H x 4"W x 1-3/4"D. $185.00. (0040531)

Emerson 888 Vanguard (1958)
This is beautiful Green Emerson Vanguard 888 AM radio built in 1958. I worked on 1930's and 40's Emerson radios and they were well built with beautiful Ingraham cabinets. Most were easy to restore. This cabinet is spectacular and pretty. For its size which is a little bigger than most pocket radios of that time. It components are at least five times as big as any other small radio I have seen and the case is built much thicker. Therefore it is a stronger case and is supposed to never break. No cracks or missing pieces. It has eight transistors, five new electrolyte and one wax capacitor replacement. This radio uses four "AA" batteries. 6-1/2"H x 4"W x 1-3/4"D. $195.00. (0040530)

Regency TR-1G (1956)
The first ever transistor pocket radio made was the Regency TR-1 in 1954. This was followed by the TR-1G in 1956. They both have the same chassis but the 1G is modified some for better performance. According to brochures it could pick up 40 miles away. Back in the 1950s there were three or four AM stations within ten miles and five or six within 25 miles, it was a working radio. This is a restored TR-1G. The electrolytic capacitors were replaced and it was align for peak performance. Back in the 1956 it ran on a 22-1/2V battery which is not made today. So there are two 12V batteries in a small battery box that run these and TR-1's. The closest AM stations I am near are both 25 miles and the Regency TR-1G picks both of them up. At night it picks up a lot more AM stations. You won't see many first Regency radios playing because most collectors leave them untouched. My radios play. Buy a piece of history that works. 4-3/4"H x 2-3/4"W x 1-3/8"D. $435.00. (0040529)

Emerson 888 Vanguard (1958)
This is a beautiful white Emerson Vanguard 888 AM radio built in 1958. I worked on 1930's and 40's Emerson radios and they were well built with beautiful Ingraham cabinets. Most were easy to restore. This cabinet is spectacular. For its size which is a little bigger than most pocket radios of that time. It components are at least five times as big as any other small radio I have seen and the case is built much thicker. Therefore it is a stronger case and is supposed to never break. However it does have a small repaired crack on the bottom. It has eight transistors, five new electrolytics and one wax capacitor replacement. This radio uses four "AA" batteries. The last photo is a way to make it easier to load four "AA" batteries. Your choice. 6-1/2"H x 4"W x 1-3/4"D. $185.00. (0040528)

Zenith Royal 500D (1958)
This is an exceptional Zenith Royal 500D AM Maroon transistor radio. It starts with an exceptionally pristine case. There are no cracks or missing pieces and it as clean as I have seen. It has the original advertising on the back battery cover. The radio is also a superb player and picks up a tremendous amount of AM stations. The chassis and battery box are like new. I replaced all electrolyte and wax capacitors. It has been cleaned and aligned to play like new. I include the batteries with it so it plays out of the box. 6"H x 3-1/2"W x 1-1/2"D. $245.00. (0040527)

Sony TFM-850W (1965)
This is another small but very powerful Sony AM/FM Radio. It arrived playing great which probably means it was not used that much. I checked it out and aligned both the FM and AM bands. It is powered by a 9 volt battery which is included. It also has an antenna that extends 1-1/2 feet. It comes with a leather case that has some wear. 4-1/4"H x 2-3/4"W x 1-1/2"D. Nice radio for a good price. $135.00. (0040524)

Sony R25Y1 (1970s)
This is small but very powerful Sony AM/FM radio. It arrived playing great which probably means it was not used that much. I have a motto that if is not broke don't fix it. I did however align both the FM and AM bands. It is powered by a 9 volt battery which is included. It also has an antenna the extends 1-1/2 feet. Although I did not change the electrolytic caps, if by chance 5 to 10 years down the line, the sound goes down or distorts, just send it to me for a free restoration. 4-1/2"H x 3"W x 1-1/2"D. Nice radio for a good price. $125.00. (0040523)

Regency TR-4 (1957)
The first ever transistor pocket radio was the Regency TR-1. This was followed by the TR-1G and the TR-4. They all have the same chassis but the 1G and 4 were slightly modified for better performance. According to brochures it could pick up 40 miles away. Since there were one or two AM stations within 10 miles and 5 or 6 within 25 miles, it was a working radio. This is a restored TR-4. The electrolytic capacitors were replaced and it was align for peak performance. It runs on a 9 volt battery and leather case. It picks up two good stations where I live and they are 20 miles or more away. The local strong 1450 frequency went down. You won't see many first Regency radios playing because most collectors leave them untouched. My radios play and therefore I am a restorer and not a collector. You also won't see many of them for this price. Some TR-1's run thousands of dollars unrestored. Some TR-4's $800 or more unrestored. Buy a piece of history that works. $425.00. (0040522)

Sony 2F-23W (1965)
The Sony Model 2F-23W is a miniature solid state nine-transistor radio. It comes with a pristine black case and works amazing on both FM and AM. It also has an antenna that extends 12 inches. It has been restored with all new electrolyte capacitors and both band were aligned for peak performance. It is powered by three new A640PX button cells which are readily available. Probably the smallest radio I have ever restored. 3-1/8"H x 2-1/8"W x 1-1/8"D. $195.00. (0040521)

Zenith Royal 16
This is a restored and pretty brown Zenith Pocket AM radio Model R16L3. It has been restored and plays like new. It is powered by two "AA" batteries 1.5 volt apiece which come with the radio. The front of the case is taken out by unscrewing the nut in the back of the radio. 5-1/2"H x 3-1/2"W x 1-1/2"D. $125.00. (0040520)

Zenith Royal B21 (Black, 1970s)
I love the old Zenith AM 500's but I listen to FM a lot. So I looked for a small radio that played great FM and easy and less weight to carry to the beach rather than the heavy Zenith Transoceanics. This one is in excellent shape with no cracks or missing pieces. I replaced all the electrolyte capacitors and tuned the AM and FM for peak performance. Great little radio with some great sound and pickup. It weighs about 2 lbs and measures 5-1/2"W x 4"H x 1-1/2"D. It is powered by a 9 volt battery. I include the battery with it so it plays out of the box. They come in black, tan and light green. $135.00. (0040519)

Zenith Royal 1000 Trans-Oceanic (1961)
The 1000's are superb AM and Shortwave players. Much better than most radios of that era and even today. This one has a clean case and chassis. I have replaced all the electrolytic and wax caps. It has been aligned for peak performance. The case inside and out is exceptional. The battery box looks like it has not been used. It comes with a pristine battery box, external magnet antenna, and a log book. 12"W x 10"H x 4-1/2"D. $295.00. (0040512)

Zenith Royal 2000 Trans-Symphony (1962)
These Zenith Royal Trans-Symphony 2000 radios are a great FM and AM players. With a 7x4-inch speaker and eleven transistors it picks up more stations on FM than most other radios and sounds great. These radios were companions to the original Zenith TransOceanic 1000 which had less transistors. You can pull the twin antennas up for FM playing. Power is supplied by eight "D" cell batteries in a pristine plastic battery case. I replaced all the electrolyte and wax capacitors. Cleaned, lubed and align both bands for peak performance. The case has some light scratches and the handle has a partial crack that has been repaired. Other than that it is in pretty good condition. A fantastic price for a great playing radio. 11-1/2"W x 8-1/4"H x 5"D. 1 year warranty. The radio will be shipped to you by USPS Priority which only takes 2-3 days. $245.00. (0040483)

Electrohome 51-418 "Music Box" (Canada, 1946)
This is a Music Box AM radio by Electrohome, made in Canada in 1946. It is a five-tube All American miniature tube radio that is a great AM player with a 10 ft cord. I restored it with all new electrolyte and wax cap replacements and good tubes. It also has a new power cord. To turn it on, you just open the box lid. The wooden box is in great condition. The chassis and speaker look like new. The dial plastic has been repaired but can be seen easily in that little dial window. 9"W x 6-1/2"H x 7"D. $275.00. (0040345)