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04-28-2008, 04:55 PM
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Introduction/My Collection/New Scores!
Hello!
I've been a lurker around here for a while now. I've posted a few times in the TV section, but this is my first in the radio area. I just wanted to introduce myself, and show some of what I have. I am a 26 year old Locomotive Engineer from Wisconsin. I started tinkering with tube radios when I was in 5th or 6th grade. When I graduated high school, and went to college, I had over 100 tube radios of all different shapes and sizes. I've always been partial to Zenith, but like them all. When I graduated high school, sadly, I didn't have room for the radios anymore. I sold what I could, gave away what people would take, and finally took the rest to the dump.... Boy I kick myself for that... About a year ago I suddenly had the itch to get started again. To my surprise, the tube radios that I used to buy for 2 or 3 bucks now cost upwards of 20 dollars! Nevertheless, I started my collection again... This time including some televisions. I thought I would share some of my favorites in my collection. I just scored the small RCA and the pink Zenith today. I paid WAY too much for the Zenith... but that radio spoke to me as I walked by it... I just HAD to have it. Since I am home from work recovering from Wisdom Teeth removal surgery, I thought what a great time to replace some caps! I recapped the RCA and the Zenith in about an hour. They both work and sound great. All the tubes, as typical, were fine. Both I didn't power up the zenith before I recapped it, but I did try the RCA. The RCA buzzed like horrible, and I wasn't able to tune anything it. Now it sounds great for a little cheap radio. I just wanted to introduce myself, and say thanks for all of the information you have given me so far. I truly appreciate it. Matt K. 
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04-28-2008, 05:03 PM
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Welcome aboard!
And congratulations on getting back into the hobby. It is addictive, isn't it! The Antique Radio Forum is starting to pick up quite a bit. More and more AK'ers are finding out that tube audio and tube radios have a lot in common. Well, except for the cost! You can have a lot of fun with radios for, generally, a lot less money. 
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04-29-2008, 07:34 AM
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Great collection! Welcome aboard.
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Harman Kardon Citaton I preamp, Marantz 8b amp, Klipschorns speakers, Thorens TD 124 turntable, and piles of other gear.....
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04-29-2008, 08:33 AM
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"But that radio spoke to me as I walked by it..." Glad to see that happens to other guys, too...And no, you did NOT pay too much for it...And so what if you did ? What would you have spent that money on otherwise ? Chances are it woulda been something that would NOT have given you anywhere near the same amount of pleasure that radio will give you... That's the weird-ass rationalisation I use when I've overpaid for 'em, too...(grin)
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04-29-2008, 09:56 AM
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Thanks for looking at my post! Yes, it is an Airline. I've always been partial to Zenith, but recently, for some reason, I've found that the Airline's just do something for me. It's a 1940 Montgomery Wards Airline model 04BR-903A. WIth standard Broadcast and Short Wave. It has a Phono Input, but does not have a Turntable. I bought it from an Antique shop (Gasp!) In Appleton, WI. At one time, it had some work done to it. The tag said "Recently restored, but currently not working" Apparently, someone must have thought the 60hz hum they heard was from bad tubes.... ALL of the tubes, except the Tuning eye tube have been replaced with semi-modern metal can tubes. The Tuning eye tube was not connected in the set. When I bought it, I opened it up and found that ONE cap had been replaced... That must have been the one bad cap that had been replaced at the time. I paid $21.00 dollars for it. I replaced the rest of the caps, and cleaned it up. It works great. The Tuning Eye works like brand new. I wonder if it had EVER been hooked up...The finish is original, along with the speaker cloth. I don't usually like to buy radios or TV's that need cabinet work for two reasons: 1: I don't like to refinish wood 2: I like the "patina" a piece gets after 68 years of use. I usually just buy pieces that are presentable the way they are.... I have no idea if this set is worth anything, monetary-wise, but I love it... EVEN MY WIFE LOVES IT!!! Thanks again for looking! Matt K.
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Is that radio console with the candlesticks on top an Airline perchance...? The dial looks similar to one I repaired a few years ago for a local guy.
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