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Better Bluetooth is available on any radio I sell for an extra charge of $35.
  • Completely enclosed inside the radio (no cables or external modules)
  • Completely self-powered (no batteries that need to be charged)
  • Automatic switching between radio and Bluetooth (just hit "PLAY" on your device, and the radio switches to Bluetooth!)
  • Audio level same as the radio's normal volume

General Electric E-81 (1936)
(wood tube tombstone radio w/SW/Aux or BT)

General Electric E-81 (1936)

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!
Radios with an excellent original finish are getting harder to find these days. This General Electric E-81 is all original -- finish, knobs, escutcheon, grille cloth, and dial cover -- and it looks great! GE radios from the mid-1930s are a bit under appreciated; they are top notch performers and have excellent audio fidelity. Although it wasn't the top-of-the-line for GE, this one still has some high end touches -- a two speed tuning mechanism and a 6L6 audio output stage for tons of good quality volume. It covers three bands -- the usual BC band, as well as SW1 (1.8 - 6 MHz) and SW2 (6 - 18 MHz). The eight-tube chassis has been thoroughly restored to perform like new, including new capacitors throughout, new resistors where needed (including Candohm replacement), a replacement volume control, a new vintage-style power cord, and a meticulous RF/IF alignment. You'll find this radio is a "keeper" for many reasons. 19-1/2"H x 16"W x 11-1/4"D.

General Electric E-81 (1936)

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

Radios with an excellent original finish are getting harder to find these days. This General Electric E-81 is all original -- finish, knobs, escutcheon, grille cloth, and dial cover -- and it looks great! GE radios from the mid-1930s are a bit under appreciated; they are top notch performers and have excellent audio fidelity. Although it wasn't the top-of-the-line for GE, this one still has some high end touches -- a two speed tuning mechanism and a 6L6 audio output stage for tons of good quality volume. It covers three bands -- the usual BC band, as well as SW1 (1.8 - 6 MHz) and SW2 (6 - 18 MHz). The eight-tube chassis has been thoroughly restored to perform like new, including new capacitors throughout, new resistors where needed (including Candohm replacement), a replacement volume control, a new vintage-style power cord, and a meticulous RF/IF alignment. You'll find this radio is a "keeper" for many reasons. 19-1/2"H x 16"W x 11-1/4"D.

Reported sold by Tom Albrecht on January 24, 2024
Listed price on date of sale - $425.00
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