Greg Van Beek's Nostalgia Radio Attic
"Selling radios at the Radio Attic since August 2021"
Packard-Bell 5FP (1946)
(Plaskon tube table radio)
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 This five-tube Packard-Bell is an entry level set akin to the Philco Transitone line. Similarly, this set also saw production that lasted from pre-war to the late 1940's. This model uses a power transformer coupled with 6-volt tubes and field coil speaker, an unusual combination for a compact radio. What sets this set apart from others of its ilk is the beautiful ivory Plaskon cabinet that literally glows in the dark from the dial light and tubes inside. A very cool effect of these Plaskon cabinet radios. This one is beautifully preserved with only a few very minor superficial blemishes. Amazing for being nearly 80 years old! The dial scale is literally a thin piece of cardboard and due to its age and flimsy nature, there is a minor repaired tear on the upper portion. It has a new crystal-clear dial cover and original Plaskon knobs unique to this set (very difficult to find). It receives all of my local stations with its built-in loop antenna. It has been recapped, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated. A nice time capsule from the early post war years. 9-1/4"W x 6-1/2"H x 6"D. $159.00. (1790324)
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I offer a quantity discount on my radios, so check out my other listings and drop me a line if you're interested in
more than one at a time. A Bluetooth/MP3 player 3.5mm cord has been installed at no additional charge when the circuit
design allows for another listening option beyond the standard AM broadcasts. You can plug in to the headphone port of
your device and enjoy the music of your choice through the radio or unplug for standard AM broadcasts.
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_more.jpg "Packard-Bell 5FP (1946)") |
This five-tube Packard-Bell is an entry level set akin to the Philco Transitone line. Similarly, this set also saw production that lasted from pre-war to the late 1940's. This model uses a power transformer coupled with 6-volt tubes and field coil speaker, an unusual combination for a compact radio. What sets this set apart from others of its ilk is the beautiful ivory Plaskon cabinet that literally glows in the dark from the dial light and tubes inside. A very cool effect of these Plaskon cabinet radios. This one is beautifully preserved with only a few very minor superficial blemishes. Amazing for being nearly 80 years old! The dial scale is literally a thin piece of cardboard and due to its age and flimsy nature, there is a minor repaired tear on the upper portion. It has a new crystal-clear dial cover and original Plaskon knobs unique to this set (very difficult to find). It receives all of my local stations with its built-in loop antenna. It has been recapped, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated. A nice time capsule from the early post war years. 9-1/4"W x 6-1/2"H x 6"D. $159.00. (1790324)
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