Greg Van Beek's Nostalgia Radio Attic

Clarion C104A "The Waverly" (1946)
This six-tube Warwick chassis set was dubbed The Waverly, a full eight years before General Waverly appeared in the holiday classic film White Christmas. But despite the mystery of its namesake's origins, it remains a large, well-built set. It has a big 6-inch speaker and produces big sound, easily receiving all of my local stations with plenty of volume due to its massive loop antenna built into the cardboard back cover. The chassis has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, strong tested set of tubes, controls cleaned and lubricated, new line cord. The cabinet was completely refinished using multiple toners and topped with a light spray of clear enamel for sheen and durability. Large convex plastic dial plate is still in decent shape. 3.5mm cord installed for more listening options beyond the AM-only the set offers. Has separate volume, tone and off-on controls. 15-1/2"W x 9-1/4"H x 8-1/2"D. $129.00. (1790317)

Coronado 740 (1937)
There actually were several Coronado model 740's, each with a different cabinet and some with only six tubes. This seven-tube set uses a chassis made by Belmont for Coronado. But what a chassis it is! It has two 6F6 output tubes in push-pull, and a 6C5 phase inverter ahead of it. With its large 8-inch diameter speaker, this set offers about 10-11 watts of output for console sound in a table model. It has lots of volume and is amazingly sensitive with just its attached long wire antenna. I was getting an amazing amount of stations in this usually barren area. The chassis has been totally recapped, out of tolerance resistors replaced, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated. It features a beautiful large oval sidelit glass dial that really pops in a dark room. The cabinet was stripped & refinished using spray toners topped with a light coat of clear enamel for durability. New exact pattern grille cloth and original wood knobs. 21"W x 12"H x 9"D. $249.00. (1790325)

Crosley 56TN (1947)
Crosley produced a lot of these five-tube, AM/SW workhorses in the early post-war years, but most were housed in a plastic cabinet. This is the fancier wood cabinet version and is only the third example to appear on Radio Attic. It's been totally refinished using multiple color toners and topped with a light spray of clear enamel. It has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, strong tested set of tubes, new line cord, controls cleaned and lubricated. It plays strong across the dial with its large copper loop antenna. Short wave reception is stronger at night. 3.5mm aux cord installed for more listening options. Original cardboard back cover is intact. 13-1/2"W x 8-1/2"H x 7"D. $149.00. (1790318)

Detrola 343 (1940)
First time on Radio Attic for this unique model, featuring a two-tone molded cabinet in natural marble color with cream colored Tenite grille inserts. Crack free cabinet with a bold marble swirl pattern. The six-tube chassis on this one has been totally recapped, weak tubes replaced, new line cord and controls cleaned and lubricated for smooth operation. Receives all of my local stations loud and strong with its powerful built-in "Detroscope" loop antenna. Factory carrying handle on top for this compact in size but not in style set. Original back cover is intact. 10-1/2"W x 8"H x 7"D. $179.00. (1790323)

Emerson 8CW-334-2 (1941)
This pre-war five-tube set is among the first Emersons produced with this popular cabinet that stayed in its model lineup until the late 40's. Most were molded in dark marble swirl; the Plaskon version is scarcer, as is this model number which appears to be the first offered on Radio Attic. It has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, strong tested set of tubes, controls cleaned and lubricated. It plays loud and clear across the AM band with its built-in loop antenna, easily receiving all of my local stations, or use the 3.5mm aux cord to play your own content. The compact sized cabinet is solid Plaskon material, still in nice shape with one repaired crack running from front to back on the bottom that doesn't detract from the overall display appeal. It has a spring-loaded retractable carrying handle on top. A new back cover completes the restoration. 11-1/4"W x 7-1/2"H x 6"D. $159.00. (1790321)

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)

Philco 41-226 "Sled" (1941)
Introduced as part of Philco's line-up in the fall of 1940, the unique throwback Art Deco inspired cabinet was quickly dubbed "The Sled." The cabinet on this example was stripped and totally refinished using spray toners topped with a light spray of clear enamel for durability. The original Tenite grille work is still in nice shape with only minimal warpage. This AM/SW set is a strong player across the dial with its powerful built in loop antenna. The Short-Wave band is more active at night. Pushbutton presets work, however the original off/on pushbutton (first button on the left) was beyond repair, so a brand-new volume control was installed with an off/on switch in place of the original volume only pot. Good-tested tubes, new capacitors, tested resistors and new line cord complete this restoration. 13-1/2"W x 8-1/2"H x 7"D. $179.00. (1790322)

Philco 48-250 (1948)
This exceptional little Philco Transitone is outstanding in appearance, with its high gloss cream and coral enamel mid-century modern color scheme. It is sure to be a focal point of the room. This five-tuber has been gone through with all new filter and paper capacitors, strong tested set of tubes, controls cleaned and lubricated. It plays loud and clear across the AM band with its built-in loop antenna, easily receiving all of my local stations. 3.5mm cord installed for more listening options. The dial glass is nice and clear, so clear you can see my reflection in it on one of the photos. It doesn't take up a lot of space but makes a big impression to be sure! 11-1/2"W x 7-1/2"H x 7"D. $159.00. (1790316)

Philco PT-30 (1941)
Philco used this cabinet beginning in 1938 on various models, with this one being the last. But a sharp looking cabinet it is. Crack free natural finish with a bold marble swirl pattern. Original grille cloth and back cover intact, new clear dial cover. The chassis on this one has been totally recapped, weak tubes replaced, new line-cord and controls cleaned and lubricated for smooth operation. The antenna coil was open and impossible to rewind, so a close suitable replacement from a parts chassis was utilized. It receives most of my local stations with its built in loop antenna, being a bit weaker on the lower end due to the difference in ant. coils. But it has a large 5-inch speaker and sounds fantastic with my iPod using the 3.5 aux cord. 12"W x 8-1/4"H x 7"D. $129.00. (1790320)

RCA 75X11 (1947)
Sleek and compact "Golden Throat" five-tube RCA with a solid brass "picture frame" escutcheon, and brass bullet nose on the dial. The dial pointer is illuminated by fiber optics with a glowing red tip! The crack-free natural finish cabinet is very nice, too. It has an amazing dark cherry marble swirl pattern that really pops under bright lights. It has been recapped, aligned, tubes tested strong, controls cleaned & lubricated, so it plays loud and clear across the dial with its built-in loop antenna. Or use the 3.5mm aux cord to play your own content. 10"W x 8"H x 7-1/2"D. $129.00. (1790315)

RCA X-551 (1951)
Another very nice survivor with a virtually flawless cabinet in original natural finish featuring a subtle marble swirl and brass trim. Original back cover is intact and in nice condition. This Golden Throat RCA is a powerhouse, easily pulling in distant stations with its internal loop antenna with plenty of volume. Has a built-in RCA jack in the back of the chassis to plug in your external audio source (in lieu of my standard aux input cord). The chassis has a good, tested set of tubes, it has been recapped, and the controls cleaned/lubricated, so it plays loud and strong. 12-1/2"W x 8-1/2"H x 6"D. $169.00. (1790319)


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