Frank Dresser wrote:


"newbieguy" wrote in message
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When I was a kid, I used to listen to my grandfather's AM tube radio.
It was a breadbox sized Philco, I believe vintage 1940s. It had
excellent reception and excellent sound due to a big old 6x9 inch
speaker on the bottom. I would like to get me a am tube radio. I see
lots on ebay in various conditions, many pretty cheap. But I know
nothing about them, what is good and what is not. Where can I learn
more?

Check out:

http://antiqueradio.org/

Also, consider visiting a Salvation Army type thrift store. Tube radios
show up from time to time. Around here, the small tabletop tube radios sell
around 5 or 10 bucks.

I find that Salvation Army doesn't have much electronics, at least in my
area. If you have a Deseret Industries thrift store in your area (run by
the Mormons) they usually have lots of electronics. Local chains can
sometimes have electronics, too. I know that there's a local chain here
in California called Thrift Town that carries good stuff. But most of
these places don't have much in the way of tube gear anymore-there's too
much demand for it, and most of it goes to Ebay. The thrifts will
sometimes have cheap 50s tube radios, but those were of lower quality
than the pre-50 tube radios. You could try local antique stores, too.
They are usually pricey, but you might be able to find a good deal. Also
try Antique Radio Classified if they are still around. I remember them
as a monthly magazine full of ads for quality tube gear. You said in
another post that you are skilled in electronics, which is good because
prices for nonworking gear are much lower than for working gear. Often
only a couple capacitors or tubes need to be replaced.


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