Sparton 61/62 Lunchbox - Videokarma.org TV - Video

Phlogiston · #1 01-30-2010, 11:47 AM

This one came from that Internet site, E- something or other.

It is a wonder that any of these survived. The cabinet is solid, not veneer. If it was ever dropped the case would have shattered. The line cord and antenna wire are STUFFED into the back of the radio and the door closes for transport. This must have been rough on tubes and such. I can see someone pulling the grid caps off while retrieving the cords.

The curtain burner was replaced with a resistor, and, polarized plug. Caps, of course. Fortunately it has none of those exclusive Sparton tubes. I still need one of the small knobs with an arrow on it. Anybody have one?

This chassis is very similar to the one used in the famous bluebird. I think it is cool because of the size. For around 1934, it is truly portable.

Sandy G · #2 01-30-2010, 12:10 PM

GORGEOUS resto job !! How does she play ?

Phlogiston · #3 01-30-2010, 01:37 PM

It sounds good.

You can't stuff enough antenna wire in the back, so if you want DX you need to splice on a few more feet.

Russ

Tony V · #4 01-30-2010, 02:36 PM

I have the cabinet and knobs to one of these. I never located a chassis for it.
-Tony

bandersen · #5 01-31-2010, 02:19 AM

Very cool little radio! I've never seen on of these before. You did an excellent job restoring it.

akent36 · #6 01-31-2010, 07:05 AM

A rare set and beautiful restoration. The recesses in the front cover to clear the knobs are a nice touch.

Phlogiston · #7 01-31-2010, 10:02 AM

This radio came with the instructions stapled to the bottom. Mine was missing. If anybody has a copy and can take a picture, I would like to try and make a replacement.

Russ