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I took a closer look at the Silvertone I have and it, too, has that switch. Seems like an odd place to put it. The Transvision I have is similiar in that you can tune it from tv to fm (or aircraft band) and the picture tube will come and go as you tune. (I forget how exactly its switched) That type of back/forth switch is kinda neat; its used on a Philco I have with factory UHF-turn the channel knob one way and you stay on VHF, turn it to the UHF setting then backwards and it switches bands. Kinda like switching an old car into overdrive!
Regarding the Silvertone,the cabinet is a natural for doors, mine looks like it has room for them, but no sign that it ever had them. That set is really oversized-the chassis is huge, especially compared to its contemperaries. The set is something like 27" square, not counting crt cap, and the chassis uses most of that floor space, plus is extra deep. Meanwhile, the Motorola has a chassis smaller than many old radios.
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Bryan
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