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My old Sears Silvertone AM/FM Radio and Record Player | Radios656 of 779 |  |  |
Posted 2 years ago
jhendrixbus
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I got this a few month ago. It doesnt work. It gets power to it, but there is some piece missing off of it, that I have, but I havent been able to figure out where it goes on it. I dont know of anyone who fixes them in my area.
I wish I knew around what year this was made
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I'd say 1940 1950
Really? I thought it was from the mid 1960's. hmm
i was giving one bout a week ago simular to yours that was purchased by my grandfather in 1948 by stromberg - carlson, with power but static sound, i fixed it by replacing this tube on the main board, i also found pieces including this extra tube an was able to figure it out, but then i like to figure and fix old things, what was it you found?
I HAVE ONE KIND OF LIKE YOURS AS WELL BUT MINE HAS TO BE FROM LATE 60S OR MID 70S CAUSE IT HAS A 8-TRACK IN IT AND MINE STILL WORKS. HAS ANY ONE EVER TOLD U HOW MUCH IT MIGHT BE WORTH?
I have the same piece!! Any idea what it's worth, or how to find out?