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Old 08-06-2010, 07:27 PM
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I spent a few hours at the Antique Radio Club of Illinois RadioFest this morning and took a bunch of pictures. There were so many TVs I figured I'd post them here and the radios over in the antique radio forum.

What I found really amazing is that almost all the TVs were very collectable models, in good condition at reasonable prices. I stuck to my guns and didn't buy any...

Here we go!

Here's the first set I spied - a "Super Crosley"


Next up, an early RCA combo that was already sold. Anyone know the model # ? I couldn't find it at tvhistory.tv


Here's a cool "Chinese" Stromberg Carlson




Hotpoint portable


Predicta Pedistal - $475. Later marked down to $350 IIRC


Crosley, 630TS clone - $150


Tele-Tone - sorry for the bad focus


RCA 621TS - $1,500 asking price. So tempting, but I couldn't swing that kind of $$


Philco Safari - $295


Motorola 7" suitcase set, fully restored - $300


I'd love to get one of these clocks someday - $295


Not bad for a "radio" fest

Here's the whole gallery of photos I took.
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Old 08-06-2010, 07:35 PM
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What were some of the other prices for the tvs? I can almost read those tags and if I am seeing them correctly, they are really cheap-well, cheaper than comparable models have been going for on ebay...
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Old 08-06-2010, 07:49 PM
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Bob:

I wish I would have known that you were there, I would have liked to meet you in person. It was sort of like a mini ETF convention, at least 10 people were there that usually attent ETF.

I too was good, I bought nothing!

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Old 08-06-2010, 08:12 PM
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What were some of the other prices for the tvs? I can almost read those tags and if I am seeing them correctly, they are really cheap-well, cheaper than comparable models have been going for on ebay...
I updated the OP with the prices I could make out.

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Bob:

I wish I would have known that you were there, I would have liked to meet you in person. It was sort of like a mini ETF convention, at least 10 people were there that usually attent ETF.

I too was good, I bought nothing!

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Old 08-06-2010, 08:14 PM
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I actually did pick up some much needed odds and ends. 7C7 for a Philco 46-420, tube shield for a Sparton, power resistor for an Admiral TV and best of all - an RCA UX-280 for my Westinghouse WR-8.

All the 6SL7s and 12SN7s had been cleared out by the 'audiophiles' earlier in the morning
Those 6X5s are the X plate variety.


It tests like new These are such a pain to find these days.
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Old 08-06-2010, 08:54 PM
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Some very nice merchandise! Wish I could be there!

The RCA console is a 641; uses a 630 chassis, apparently were made beyond '46. I sold mine earlier this year.

Between the Crosley 630 clone and the Teletone sits a National boatanchor that grabs my attention. I have a similiar model...great radio, and worked well until I decided to fix it
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Old 08-06-2010, 10:56 PM
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Had to work today or I would of been there. They say there will still be some stuff going on tomorrow until noon. I may try to stop by, unfortunately I am looking for stuff super cheap, like less than $50. I will report in if I find anything different than Bob.
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Old 08-06-2010, 11:08 PM
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They were plenty of radios and test equipment under $50. I forgot to take any pictures of that stuff, but I do recall seeing EICO 324 RF generators, several tube testeters, VTVMs and so on.

I'm not sure why they hold the main events on Friday and not Sat/Sun. Maybe something to do with the hotel arrangements
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If you want a Stromberg XP-21 in white Chinese, check this out;

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1955-Str...Electronics_R2

Not mine and not in my price range.
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Yikes! I didn't check on the asking price at the fest, but I bet it was a lot less than that.
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Old 08-07-2010, 12:21 PM
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Thanks for the nice pics! I know you're a TV guy...if you have any more w/radios post 'em up. BTW...I think I have the same "Super Crosley"...only a table model complete w/metal stand.
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Thanks for the nice pics! I know you're a TV guy...if you have any more w/radios post 'em up. BTW...I think I have the same "Super Crosley"...only a table model complete w/metal stand.
Sure, I posted them over here: http://www.videokarma.org/showthread.php?t=248513 Enjoy.
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Me in SERIOUS LUST over about all of the stuff pictured here-We NEVER see this kind of exotica here in East Bumblefunck. 'Specially salivated over the 621...
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The blonde Predicta went for 200 bucks. It was recapped, good flyback and CRT but missing some knobs.
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The blonde Predicta went for 200 bucks. It was recapped, good flyback and CRT but missing some knobs.
Wow, someone got a great deal!
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