National Panasonic RF-5000

[Sandy G]

One of these in pretty much pristine cosmetic shape showed up on my doorstep, courtesy of the E place. It is a HUGE AM/FM SW set from 1968-69, competing w/Sony's CRF-230 or CRF-150s. Looks like its never had batteries in it, the dial light works, but it really needs to go see Dr Dewick & get all the buttons & knobs de-gunkified. It works, but the volume is VERY touchy, as is the bass/treble controls, & the bandswitches. I needed this like I needed another Whole in my Whead, but when has "Need" ever had anything to do w/it ? It could also benefit from an hour or so w/a bottle of Windex, some Q-tips & about half a roll of paper towels, along w/some self-applied Elbow Grease...It's missing the front cover & the owner's manual, but otherwise is OK. Antennas aren't bent. Overall, I'm right pleased...Right pleased indeed.-Unca Sandy