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This is the first time a Sky Chief has been offered on Radio Attic. Very little is known about this brand. One thing is for certain, they are rare, and have nothing to do with the premium grade of Texaco gasoline! They were definitely a budget priced line, and this bare bones set has just four tubes and ancient TRF circuitry. That, coupled with a small PM speaker, will not astound you with its clarity and pleasing sound. Nor will its sensitivity... you need to attach the long wire antenna to an external source to even receive local stations with the volume control almost all the way open (common for TRF's). It does have a deluxe feature, though...a two position tone control! Because of this primitive circuitry, my usual 3.5mm aux cord could not be installed on this radio. The off-on switch is a bit wonky, it doesn't always want to catch when you turn the set on so you have to gently push up on the control as you turn to get it to click. With no schematic available it makes parts replacement somewhat of a guessing game. It has been totally recapped and the tubes tested strong. The cabinet was totally refinished using multiple spray toners. An unusual and unique radio that doesn't take up a lot of space and would look good on a bookshelf. Be the only kid on your block with a Sky Chief radio! 11"W x 7"H x 6-1/2"D.

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

This is the first time a Sky Chief has been offered on Radio Attic. Very little is known about this brand. One thing is for certain, they are rare, and have nothing to do with the premium grade of Texaco gasoline! They were definitely a budget priced line, and this bare bones set has just four tubes and ancient TRF circuitry. That, coupled with a small PM speaker, will not astound you with its clarity and pleasing sound. Nor will its sensitivity... you need to attach the long wire antenna to an external source to even receive local stations with the volume control almost all the way open (common for TRF's). It does have a deluxe feature, though...a two position tone control! Because of this primitive circuitry, my usual 3.5mm aux cord could not be installed on this radio. The off-on switch is a bit wonky, it doesn't always want to catch when you turn the set on so you have to gently push up on the control as you turn to get it to click. With no schematic available it makes parts replacement somewhat of a guessing game. It has been totally recapped and the tubes tested strong. The cabinet was totally refinished using multiple spray toners. An unusual and unique radio that doesn't take up a lot of space and would look good on a bookshelf. Be the only kid on your block with a Sky Chief radio! 11"W x 7"H x 6-1/2"D.

Reported sold by Greg Van Beek on June 27, 2026 Listed price on date of sale - $69.00

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