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danwalker

Calgary Alberta, Canada

I have been collecting antiques for many years,but it really got going about six years ago[for some unknown reason].I collect antique radios,oil lamps ,Aladdin ;lampI have been collecting antiques for many years,but it really got going about six years ago[for some unknown reason].I collect antique radios,oil lamps ,Aladdin ;lamps torchiere lamps and any thing that is from the 20s and 30s. The hardest part of my collecting is learning how radios work so I can repair them. If I had to do it I would not do it but I can go at my own pace . Being a member of the Antique Radio Forum had really helped me and I suggest anyone interested in radios have a look at that forum.. I find it the best on the web.You might want to have a look at one of my posts with photos of my basement and you will see some of my collection .ENJOY (Read more)

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  1. It is a Zenith radio model 61,according to the cabinet. It is possible that someone had put a different chassis in the cabinet, and that is what you are a reading..try looking up ''ZE-502 model ...
  2. The radio is a 1930 Zenith model 61 with nine tubes. It is called a ''low boy' and the price of the radio in 1930 was $198.00. It has a separate power supply which sits on the bottom of the c...
  3. Thank you for all the information . I guess I will just enjoy it as it is Dan
  4. Richard; I see you tried to send me an email message I can't respond to it . There is nothing I can click on to respond You will have to send me a private message through ' Antique radio forum...
  5. Richard; I have ad add on kijiji asking for antique radios. I also go to a lot of estate sales and garage sales, and after 15 years I do get people calling me asking if I want their old radio. ...
  6. Most of the time [depending on the make of radio] the same model was produced for a couple of years . I don't know the time span that they made this model. It has the same chassis as the RCA m...
  7. I am not sure where I got the year from. It could have been from my Radio college of Canada disk,or from one of my fellow forum members. If I didn't know the year I would not have put it on this s...
  8. http://www.pacifictv.ca/radioschematics.htm#marconi I think this might be a better link I hope so Dan
  9. There is a metal plate on the back of the radio chassis and it tells you the model number. I got the schematics form Pacific TV. when you go to Pacific TV scroll all the way down to the bottom and l...
  10. An update on this radio-------I finally did find the schematics from ''Just radios' in eastern Canada . When they arrive I can get to work on this one. Dan in Calgary
  11. Thanks for the interest..The first radio is MY 'Buckingham'' and the cabinet is the only thing that is similar. The second one you posted does not have it mine is s model 83, and they don't show ...
  12. The transformer you see in the center bottom is an output transformer, which goes to the speaker. Dan
  13. Here is a link to Radio museum. about your radio https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/sudfunk_k986_neu.html It takes 4; 1.5 volt batteries Dan in Calgary
  14. I do appreciate the comments. As with life, take care of the details and the rest will fall into place. Passion makes for easy learning,and I am passionate about trying to get the radios loo...
  15. This would be a 1920s RCA radiola. I could not find the model, but there probably were different styles of cabinets for this chassis . Yours looks like it was one of the upper class cabinets.Here is ...
  16. On your radio , the PB stands for push buttons. there are 6 of them. Originally there was an instruction s that came with the radio and it told you how to set up the push buttons. Basical...
  17. I only have a desk computer,so I don't know what happened.
  18. It is approximately 40 inches tall.
  19. The images were not sideways when I put them in. Maybe someone at collectors weekly can fix it Dan Walker
  20. What you have is a 1937 Emerson table radio in an Ingraham cabinet. The model is 163. These radios are collectable you can find the schematics in volume #8 of the Riders volumes. The tube lin...
  21. I just posted some photos of the Westinghouse radio model 80 Dan
  22. That variable capacitor looks like it is from Westinghouse model 80. I have has two of these radios and had to restring both of them. The model 80 did have good sound. I will post some photos of ...
  23. If you plan on restoring this radio to the point of being able to have it play, the first thing that needs to be done is replace the capacitors. Generally if that is done and the radio is aligned t...
  24. https://gramophonedoctor.ca/ You can get the parts you need from ''The Gramophone doctor good luck. Dan Walker
  25. It looks like an RCA model A38, but if it is , then someone has removed the bars in front of the speaker grill https://radioatticarchives.com/images/r/RCA_A-38_Lenzen.jpg It is an RCA, but ...
  26. It is hard to tell the make of the radio , by the photo, but it should be on the escutcheon [where you look to see what station you are on]. There also should be a name plate on the back of the ra...
  27. This radio is a 1936 DeForest Crosley , known as LYRA. You can look it up at Radio Attic archives Just click on DeForest Crosley and scroll down. for some reason I can't post a photo here D...
  28. If you decide to restore the radio , you can get all the information you need to do the job, at the Philco Phorum [the spelling is correct] Dan Walker
  29. It is a Philco, probably model 620, but Philco made lot of models that look very similar.
  30. https://www.flickr.com/photos/aa2h/6775279016/in/photostream I could not find the model ,but here is a link to the same radio. Dan Walker
  31. A very nice radio . the words' 'very nice ''don't do justice to a top of the line zenith. It is good to see that it will be taken care of for many more years. Dan in Calgary
  32. http://radioatticarchives.com/ If you go to this link you can see if y00ur model is there. On the back of your radio there should be a stamp on the top of the cabinet in silver paint. It would tell ...
  33. You can go to ''Antique radio forum'' and post photos of your radio and also ask about anyone in your area who restores these radios.. you should get a response. I have looked on a lot of forums...
  34. You can find out what model it is by looking at the rear of the chassis. There should be a make and model number. The serial number does not help in identifying the radio. You can also go to ''...
  35. That is a Bakelite cabinet and if you clean it well with a good household cleaner and then polish it with brasso, it will come out very nice. Dan in Calgary
  36. You may find that you will have to remove the chassis from the cabinet and see why it is not turning. You don't want to break it. Possible a little contact cleaner or a drop of oil, might do the tri...
  37. What you need is a small knob at the bottom of the radio dial[6 o'clock position] You can see on the dial that there are settings for on/off and alarm. when you have that small knob you can turn...
  38. It is interesting that they made a clock from this picture. The photo is from a 1986 snap on calendar I have the Calendar and that photo is part of the calendar. Dan
  39. If you want the radio to keep on playing, I suggest that you get the electrolytic capacitors changed.
  40. If you would like the radio restore to operating condition, there is probably someone in your area that could do it Try posting on 'Antique Radio Forum". They are a great bunch of guys. Dan i...
  41. You can contact anyone on the "'antique radio forum"" and depending on where you live , there could be someone that is a member who can help you get it restored. just give them the make and model n...
  42. It would have been make in about 1935 or 1936 The 6 means it has 6 tubes and the R means it was a Rogers. If it had a M in it that would mean it was Majestic. I have one with the very same dia...
  43. This is an re 73. I just did some research. Dan Walker
  44. This looks like an RCA re 45 although the 45 has doors on it . There were several models that are similar such as re 32, re 45 re 78. google ''RE 45, 32 57, 78 , and look at the images and yo...
  45. I did some research on your radio.it is a Marconi model 81. Someone has cut it up so it would fit in that cabinet.
  46. Thanks for the comment. The radio receives AM, ,and short wave. there is nothing broadcast on the Police band any more. For short wave it is better to have a long outside antenna and the best rece...
  47. It is a nice looking radio. If you want it to keep on working you might have the capacitors changed as they dry out over the years. Dan
  48. You have a 1936 Zenith model 5S 126 radio . it has 5 tubes. Goolge it and you will find more information.
  49. It looks like someone had taken a Marconi model 84 or 85 radio ; then chopped it down and installed it in this cabinet, as the two kinds of wood do not match. If you google Marconi model 85 you w...
  50. It is a 1939 RCA model K80 with eight tubes. 6SA7, 6SK7, 6SQ7, 6SF5, 6F6,6F6, 5Y3 and an eye tube 6U5. When recapped, it should sound very good
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