Classic Ivory 1947 Bendix Aviation Model 526A Bakelite AM Vacuum Tube AM Radio Totally Restored Sounds Wonderful!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Bendix Aviation in 1947 to 1948 time-frame excellent+ working condition. The design is a favorite among collector and decorators. "The toaster." So cute! Neat little handle built into the back. No cracks, no chips, no major scratches or paint dings. Bakelite cabinet has been refinished with original color ivory. Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. This radio is over 70 years old! Dial light lights up brightly. Replaced with modern LED bulb so it lights brighter and probably never needs replacing! The original maroon red knobs are in excellent condition and are not painted. They are molded in red plastic. The volume on/off knob is secure. No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine. The dial plastic is snot cracked or chipped. All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! This radio is a good player. The circuit design seems to functions better than other electronic designs of the day. Seems to tolerate spec drift more than others. Tunes in loudly to stations with no humming or buzzing. The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. The internal antenna board is original and in excellent condition. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations unless you operate near modern megahertz devices. The power cord and plug are in good original working condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. No missing factory labels. Nice 4 original rubber feet on bottom to protect furniture. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean, professional environment.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 11" x 6" x 8" (l x w x h)
COLOR: Glossy Ivory
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Product: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.
Category: radio
Cabinet construction: Bakelite
Period: 1940s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier