The last AK casket radio - model 55

[fixmeplease]

I have one of these and it did work for a while with all its original parts. After some time one of the caps did need replacing. Its a nice sounding radio but I cheated and use a PM speaker as I dont have an original speaker for it.

I wouldnt want to ship one of these monsters either.

[Electronic M]

Originally Posted by fixmeplease

I have one of these and it did work for a while with all its original parts. After some time one of the caps did need replacing. Its a nice sounding radio but I cheated and use a PM speaker as I dont have an original speaker for it.

I wouldnt want to ship one of these monsters either.

I ran an RCA 100A 20s paper cone speakers with mine for a long time it was a really good combo...I've got an AK paper cone speaker I want to try eventually too.

[decojoe67]

The weight is where I see the greatest issue in shipping one of these, especially both pieces. The set weighs about 60lbs and the speaker is probably 25 pounds more. It would be pricey.
The utilitarian look of these and most of AK's '20's sets shows Kent's simplistic Vermonters approach to building things. The plainness of them is compensated by a sense of great quality. Basically a "machine-age" look. Compared to cars of the day these are built like old Packards.
I'm going to use it sparingly as-is. I still have old sets like my Radiola 60 that work fine on their old caps. The trick is not to leave them on for an extended amount of time, especially if the audio gets very "muddy".

[fixmeplease]

Originally Posted by Electronic M

I ran an RCA 100A 20s paper cone speakers with mine for a long time it was a really good combo...I've got an AK paper cone speaker I want to try eventually too.

I didnt have an old speaker but I had a horn with no base or driver. So I used a box from an old wood phone, attached a small PM speaker, and attached wires and required resistors inside radio to use that. It looks and sounds nice. (no phones were harmed, it was an empty box)

Im one of those when i need something i dont run to town. I can usually find parts to build something that will work. I have lots of junk, lol.
Perhaps someday I'll find a correct speaker that doesnt cost so much but until then...

Heres a video of mine playing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUUkL2azybM