We love listening to our Golden Age Radio recordings, but it's not quite the same experience if you can't listen to them over the sweet, deep, mellow tone that only a genuine tube-powered Radio supplies. The warm glow of a radio dial and the tubes behind them also contributes to the ambience.

We've collected over 100 Golden Age vintage Radios over the years and we've added this feature to share some of them with you.

As we add to our collection of fully restored Radios--and works in progress--from the Golden Age, we'll continue to add them here.

1925 Radiola 28 Console

1925 Radiola 28 Console

1925 Radiola 28 Console
1925 Radiola Model 28 Highboy Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY)
Year: 1925
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Superhet with RF-stage
Wave bands: Broadcast only (MW).
Power type and voltage: Dry Batteries
Loudspeaker/pwr.out - This set has no built-in loudspeaker (separate or not necessary).
Model: Radiola 28 Battery
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Tablemodel, slant panel.
Valves / Tubes: 8: UX199
Price in first year of sale: $ 260 USD
Notes: Highboy stand (console table) available.
Source of data: The Radio Collector Grinder, 1995
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 1 = 1931/1934 (for 1919-1931)
Mentioned in Collector's Guide to AR4.Ed.,Bunis, tube (National Geographic, January 1926)
Literature/Schematics: Radio Manufacturers of the 20s Vol 3, Douglas

Radiola 28 (RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY))

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1925 Air-Way Model 63 Console

1925 Air-Way Model 63 Console

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Air-Way Electric Appliance Corp.
Year: 1926
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: TRF Tuned-radio-frequency (straight) general
Wave bands: n.a.
Power type and voltage: Storage Battery for filament
Model: 63 new
Valves / Tubes: 5: (more for members)
Notes: Two dials (primary tuning control knobs)
Price in first year of sale: $ 197 USD
Source of data: Radio Collector`s Guide 1921-

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1928 Radiola Electrola VE-7 26X Console

1928 Radiola Electrola VE-7 26X

1928 Victrola and Radiola Electrola Model 7-26 Newpaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY)
Year: 1928
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: TRF without reaction (non reg.dir.receiver)
Tuned circuits: 3 AM circuit(s);
Wave bands: n.a.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC)
Model: Electrola 7-26
Material: Wooden case
Valves / Tubes: 7: UX226
Notes: Chassis of Radiola 18.
Price in first year of sale: $ 750 USD
External source of data: Ernst Erb
Source of data: Radio Collector`s Guide 1921-
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 1 = 1931/1934 (for 1919-1931)
Mentioned in: Radio Manufacturers of the 20s Vol 3, Douglas

Electrola 7-26 (RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY))

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1931 Majestic Model 62 Highboy

The Model 60 Chassis was used in the Model 61 Lowboy and the Model 62 Highboy

1931 Majestic Model 62 Highboy

1932 Majestic Model 62 Highboy Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA) Manufacturer/Brand: Grigsby-Grunow Co., (pre 1933)
Year: 1929 ?
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Superhet with RF-stage; IF-Freq. 175 kHz; 3 AF-stage(s)
Tuned circuits: 8 AM circuit(s);
Wave bands: Broadcast only (MW).
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 105-125 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out: Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
Model: Majestic Ch= 60
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console with any shape - in general (details not known).
Valves / Tubes: 9: 27 (more for members)
Notes: Hepplewhite cabinet. Alternative Voltage 200-240V
Price in first year of sale: $ 197.50 USD
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 1 = 1931/1934 (for 1919-1931)

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1929 Zenith 39A Console

1929 Zenith 39A Console

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, Illinois
Year: 1929
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: TRF without reaction (non reg.dir.receiver)
Tuned circuits: 5 AM circuit(s);
Wave bands: Broadcast only (MW).
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
Model: 39A Material Wooden case
Shape: Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
Valves / Tubes: 9: 27
Dimensions: H. 43 1/2"; W. 37 1/2"
Notes: One dial (primary tuning control knob) ; Automatic tuning;
Price in first year of sale: $ 560 USD
Notes: Zenith 15th Anniversary Model
External source of data: Ernst Erb
Source of data: Radio Collector`s Guide 1921-
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 1 = 1931/1934 (for 1919-1931)
Mentioned in The Radio Collector Grinder, 1995
Literature/Schematics: -- Schematic

39A (Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, Illinois)

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1930 Zenith 552 Electric remote control Console

1930 Zenith 552 Electric remote control Console

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, Illinois
Year: 1930
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: TRF without reaction (non reg.dir.receiver); Screengrid 1926-1935
Tuned circuits 5 AM circuit(s);
Wave bands: Broadcast only (MW).
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC)
Model: 552
Material: Wooden case
Shape Console with any shape - in general (details not known).
Valves / Tubes: 9: 24
Dimensions: H. 38 1/2"; W. 29"
Notes: Electric remote control; 25 cycle version of 55 using Power pack ZE-502; Zenith 15th Anniversary Model

Price in first year of sale: $ 750 USD
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 1 = 1931/1934 (for 1919-1931)
Mentioned in Zenith Radio The Early, Cones,97

552 (Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, Illinois)

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1930 Majestic 25B

Majestic 25B

1930 Majestic 25B
1930 Majestic 25-B Highboy Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Grigsby-Grunow Co., (pre 1933)
Year: 1930
Type: Radio or Tuner
Wave band:
Model: Majestic 25B
Valves / Tubes 9: 27

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1930 Majestic Model 91

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Majestic 91

1930 Majestic Model 91
1930 Grigsby-Grunow Majestic Model 91 Lowboy Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Grigsby-Grunow Co., (pre 1933)
Year: 1930
Type: Radio or Tuner
Wave band:
Price in first year of sale: $ 167.50 USD

Model: Majestic 91
Valves / Tubes: 9: 27

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1931 Philco Lowboy Bel Geddes Model 112

Norman Bel Geddes, ca 1939

Newspaper article describing Norman Bel Geddes designed Philco lowboy Model 112

1931 Philco Lowboy Bel Geddes Model 112

112 Lowboy Early

1931 Philco Lowboy Norman Bel Geddes Model 112 Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA
Year: 1931 / 1932
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Superhet with RF-stage; IF-Freq. 175 kHz
Wave bands Broadcast only (MW).
Power type and voltage Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
Model: 112 Highboy Early Material Wooden case
Shape: Console, Highboy (legs > 50 %).
Valves / Tubes: 11: 24

Notes: Models 112 and 112A were high end superheterodyne radios for the 1931-32 model year and were available in a lowboy and highboy cabinet, both designed by Norman Bel Geddes. The highboy cabinet is sometimes called the "Louis XVI" style cabinet. In 1932 a new console with inclined sounding board was introduced as model 112X. Early versions or 112 and 112A used two 45 output tubes; late versions of 112 and 112A (and the only version of model 112X) used two 47 output tubes. Model 112 was designed for 115 VAC 50-60 Hz power; model 112A for 25-60 Hz. There was also an export version 112E for 230 VAC.

Price in first year of sale: $ 155 USD
Source of data: Radio Collector`s Guide 1921-
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 1 = 1931/1934 (for 1919-1931)
Literature/Schematics: Philco Wiring Diagrams, Parts Lists, and Essential Service Data 1928-1936

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1931 RCA Victor RE-57 Console

1931 RCA Victor Electrola RE-57

1931 RCA Victor Model RE-57 Radio Electrola Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY)
Year: 1930
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: TRF without reaction (non reg.dir.receiver); Screengrid 1926-1935
Tuned circuits: 5 AM circuit(s);
Wave bands: Broadcast only (MW).
Details: Record Player (perh.Changer)
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 105-125 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 20.3 cm = 8 inch
Model: Electrola RE-57 Victor
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
Valves / Tubes: 8: 224 (more for members)
Notes: Built in home rcording system: disk cutting and playing.
Source of data: Radio Collector`s Guide 1921-
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 1 = 1931/1934 (for 1919-1931)
Literature/Schematics: Beitman Radio Diagrams 1926-1938

Electrola RE-57 (RE57) Victor (RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY))

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1933 Kolster Model 122

Kolster-Brandes 122

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Kolster-Brandes; USA
Year: 1933
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Super-Heterodyne (Super in general)
Wave bands Broadcast only (MW).
Power type and voltage Alternating Current supply (AC)
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Magnet Dyn.(moving coil) - electro or permanent magnet.
Model: K122
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console with any shape - in general.
Valves / Tube:s 8: 58
Notes: Phonograph pick up connection
Price in first year of sale: $ 103.25 USD
External source of data: Ernst Erb
Source of data: Radio Collector`sGuide 1921-
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 3 = 1933 and before

"The Federal Telegraph Company of California" changed its name to "Federal Brandes" after acquisition of Brandes 1922 (since there was another company called Federal making Radios: Federal T&T of Buffalo, no relation).

Kolster was used already as Brand Name by Federal ("Kolster Radio, a Product of Federal-Brandes,Inc").
In 1928 this Company was renamed in "Kolster Radio Corporation of America".

The combined Name Kolster-Brandes was not in use officially in USA, but in UK the British branch got that name in 1928.

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1932 Mohawk Lyric SA-91

All American Mohawk Lyric SA91

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: All American Mohawk Corp. - see also the Brandname: Lyric
Year: 1932
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Super-Heterodyne (Super in general)
Wave bands: Broadcast only (MW).
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC)
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Magnet Dyn.(moving coil) - electro or permanent magn (?).
Model: SA91 (SA 91)
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console with any shape - in general (details not known).
Valves / Tubes: 9: 58
Price in first year of sale: $ 74
External source of data: Ernst Erb
Source of data: Radio Collector`s Guide 1921-
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 3 = 1933 and before

SA91 (All American Mohawk Corp. - see also the Brandname: Lyric)

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1932 RCA Victor Bi-Acoustic R78 Console

A Broadcast Station Directory accompanied every matched set of RCA Radiotrons

Victor R-78 Bi-Acoustic

1932 RCA Victor Model R-78 Bi-Acoustic Lowboy Little Nipper Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY)
Year: 1932
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Superhet with RF-stage; IF-Freq. 175 kHz
Wave bands: Broadcast only (MW).
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / 20 W
Model: Victor R-78 Bi-Acoustic
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console, Highboy (legs > 50 %).
Dimensions (WHD): 28.2 x 43 x 14 inch / 716 x 1092 x 356 mm
Valves / Tubes: 12: 58 (more for members)
Notes: 6 legged stretcher base
Net weight: (2.2 lb = 1 kg) 76 kg / 167.6 lb
Price in first year of sale: $149.75 USD
Source of data: The Radio Collector Grinder, 1995
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 3 = 1933 and before

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1933 RCA Model 260

RCA Victor Model 260

1933 RCA Victor Model 260 Bi-Acoustic Floor Console Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY)
Year: 1933
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Superhet with RF-stage; IF-Freq. 175 kHz
Wave bands: Broadcast (MW), Police, sometimes also early TV (75-200m).
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 VoltAC set plus voltage range.
Loudspeaker/pwr.out: Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / 4 W
Model: 280
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
Valves / Tubes: 10: 58
Price in first year of sale: $123.75 USD
Notes: 6 legs.
External source of data: Ernst Erb
Source of data: The Radio Collector Grinder, 1995
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 4 = ca. 1934 and before
Mentioned in Collector's Guide to AR4.Ed.,Bunis, tube

260 (RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY))

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1934 General Electric Model M-67 Console

1933 General Electric Model M-67 Console

1934 General Electric (Canada) Model M-67 Console Newpaper Advertisement

M67 (M 67)

Country: Canada
Manufacturer/Brand: Canadian General Electric Co. Limited (C.G.E.)
Year: 1935
Type: Radio or Tuner
PrincipleSuper-Heterodyne (Super in general); IF-Freq. 465 kHz
Wave bands: Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 105-120 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
Model: M67 (M 67)
Material: Wooden case (Heart walnut and gumwood veneer)
Shape: Lowboy Console with any shape - in general (details not known).
Valves / Tubes: 6: 6A8 (more for members)
Price in first year of sale: $137.50 Canadian
Source of data: Collector's Guide to AR4.Ed.,Bunis, tube
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 6 = 1935 and before

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1935 Philco 630X Console

1935 Philco Model 630X Floor Console

1935 Philco Model 630X Floor Console Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA
Year: 1935
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Superhet with RF-stage; IF-Freq. 460 kHz
Wave bands: Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / 5 W
Model: 630X (630)
MaterialL Wooden case
Shape Console with any shape - in general (details not known).
Valves / TubesL 6: 78 (more for members)
Notes: The Philco model 630 series uses a 6-tube 3-band chassis which is very similar to the 620 series, but with shadow meter (tuning aid) added. The bands covered are BC, 1.75-5.8 MHz, and 5.7-18 MHz.

There are four individual models with different cabinet styles. Model 630B is a shouldered tombstone. Model 630X is a console with inclined sounding board and a vase-shaped pattern in the latticework over the speaker opening. Model 630PF is radio-phonograph floor-type console with phonograph under the top lid. Model 630CSX is a chairside with built-in speaker and controls in a T-shaped recess on the top.

The model 635 series (1936), the 37-630 series (1936-37), and the 38-630 series (1937-38) were similar in electrical design, although the later two series had updated tube types and different SW band coverage.
Price in first year of sale: $ 75 USD
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 6 = 1935 and before
Literature/Schematics: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 7 = 1936 and before (Philco Service Bulletin # 219; Philco Wiring Diagrams, Parts Lists, and Essential Serv. Data 1928-36)

630X (630) (Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA)

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1937 Aeronautic Console

1937 Aeronautic Console

940 Chassis 11S

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Admiral (brand) Continental Radio & Television Co.
Year: 1937
Type: Radio or Tuner
PrincipleSuper-Heterodyne (Super in general); IF-Freq. 456 kHz
Tuned circuits: 9 AM circuit(s);
Wave bands: Broadcast, Short Wave(s) and Police.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out: Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
Model: 940 Ch = 11S (11 S)
Material: Wooden case
Shape Console with any shape - in general (details not known).
Valves / Tubes: 11: 6A8 (more for members)
Notes: Electric push-button tuner.
Literature/Schematics: Riders 8 ( Continental )

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1936 RCA Victor C8-15

C8-15

1936 RCA Victor Model C8-15 Floor Console Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY)
Year: 1936
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Superhet with RF-stage; IF-Freq. 460 kHz
Tuned circuits: 8 AM circuit(s);
Wave bands: Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 117 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
Model: C8-15
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console with any shape - in general.
Valves / Tubes 8: 6K7
Price in first year of sale: $119.50 USD
Source of data: The Radio CollectorGrinder, 1995
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 7 = 1936 and before
Mentioned in Collector's Guide to AR4.Ed.,Bunis, tube

C8-15 (C815) (RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY))

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1937 Grunow Model 1193

Grunow 1193 Tuning Eye Chassis 11G

1937 Grigsby-Grunow Model 1193 Floor Console Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: General Household Utilities Co.
Year: 1937
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Superhet with RF-stage; IF-Freq. 465 kHz; 3 AF-stage(s)
Tuned circuits: 9 AM circuit(s);
Wave bands: Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 117 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
Model: Grunow 1193 Ch= 11-G
Material: Wooden case
Shape Console with any shape - in general (details not known).
Valves / Tubes: 11: 6K7
Price in first year of sale: $139.50 USD
Notes: Speaker 12G4-1.
Source of data: Pre-War Consoles; Stein, 2000
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 8 = 1937 and before
Literature/Schematics: Beitman Radio Diagrams 1926-1938

Grunow 1193 Ch= 11-G (General Household Utilities Co.)

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1937 Grunow Model 1291

Grunow 1291 Teledial Chassis 12B

1937 Grigsby-Grunow Model 1291 Teledial Floor Console Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: General Household Utilities Co.
Year: 1937
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Superhet with RF-stage; IF-Freq. 465 kHz; 3 AF-stage(s)
Tuned circuits: 9 AM circuit(s);
Wave bands: Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 117 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out: Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
Model: Grunow 1291 Chassis 12B
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console with any shape - in general.
Valves / Tubes: 12: 6K7
Price in first year of sale: $109.95 USD
Source of data: Pre-War Consoles; Stein, 2000
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 7 = 1936 and before
Mentioned in Collector's Guide to AR6.Ed. Slusser tube
Literature/Schematics: Beitman Radio Diagrams 1926-1938

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1937 Grunow Model 735

Grunow 735 Tuning Eye Chassis 7M

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: General Household Utilities Co.
Year: 1937
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Superhet with RF-stage; IF-Freq. 465 kHz; 3 AF-stage(s)
Tuned circuits: 9 AM circuit(s);
Wave bands: Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 117 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out: Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
Model: Grunow 735 Chassis 7M
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console with any shape - in general.
Valves / Tubes: 12: 6K7
Source of data: Pre-War Consoles; Stein, 2000
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 7 = 1936 and before
Mentioned in Collector's Guide to AR6.Ed. Slusser tube
Literature/Schematics: Beitman Radio Diagrams 1926-1938

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1937 Grunow Model 941

Grunow 941 Tuning Eye

No Such Model

1937 Philco 675X Console

1937 Philco 37-675X Deluxe Console

1937 Philco Model 675X Deluxe Tuning Dial Floor Console Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA
Year: 1936 / 1937
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Superhet with RF-stage; IF-Freq. 470 kHz
Wave bands: Broadcast plus more than 2 Short Wave bands.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / 10 W
Model: 37-675X (37-675) De Luxe
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console with any shape - in general (details not known).
Valves / Tubes: 12: 6K7G

Notes: Model 37-675X De Luxe has automatic tuning and uses chassis code 122. It also has the following features, which are common with the standard model 37-675X: "Magnetic Tuning" (automatic frequency control to automatically center tuning and prevent drift) and five bands (BC + 4 SW).

Price in first year of sale: $275 USD
Source of data: Collector's Guide to AR4.Ed.,Bunis, tube
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 7 = 1936 and before
Mentioned in The Radio CollectorGrinder, 1995

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1937 RCA Victor 7K1

RCA Victor Magic Eye Magic Brain Magic Voice 7K1 Floor Console

1937 RCA Victor Model 7K-1 Floor Console Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY)
Year: 1937
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle:Super-Heterodyne (Super in general); IF-Freq. 460 kHz
Wave bands: Broadcast, Short Wave(s) and Police.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC)
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / 2 W / Ø 30.5 cm = 12 inch
Model: 7K1 (7 K 1)
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console with any shape - in general (details not known).
Valves / Tubes 7: 6A8
Price in first year of sale: $69.95 USD
Notes: same chassis as in table model 7T1.
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 8 = 1937 and before
Mentioned in Collector's Guide to AR4.Ed.,Bunis, tube
Literature/Schematics: Pre-War Consoles; Stein, 2000

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1937 Stromberg Carlson 230L

Stromberg Carlson 230L

1937 Stromberg-Carlson Model 230-L Floor Console Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Stromberg-Carlson Co. ; Rochester (NY)
Year: 1937
Type: Radio or Tuner
Wave bands: Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC)
Model: 230L Material Wooden case
Shape: Console with any shape - in general (details not known).
Valves / Tubes: 7
Price in first year of sale: $ 229.95 USD
External source of data: Ernst Erb
Source of data: The Radio Collector
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 8 = 1937 and before
Mentioned in Collector's Guide to AR4.Ed.,Bunis, tube

230L (Stromberg-Carlson Co. ; Rochester (NY))

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1937 Grunow 'Eleven' Teledial 1181

Grunow 'Eleven' Teledial Model 1181

1937 Grigsby-Grunow Model 1181 Super Teledial Floor Console Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: General Household Utilities Co.
Year: 1937
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Superhet with RF-stage; IF-Freq. 465 kHz
Wave bands: Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
Model: Grunow 1181 Ch= 11-H
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console with any shape - in general (details not known).
Valves / Tubes: 11: 6K7
Notes: Teledial
Source of data: The Radio Collector Grinder, 1995
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 9 = 1938 and before

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1938 TrueTone Model D-697 A-2G Console

1938 TrueTone Model D-697 A-2G Console

1939 General Electric H-87 Console

1939 General Electric H-87 Console

1939 General Electric Model H-87 Floor Console Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: General Electric Co. (GE); Bridgeport (CT)
Year: 1939
Type: Radio or Tuner
PrincipleSuper-Heterodyne (Super in general); IF-Freq. 455 kHz
Wave bands: Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
Details: Record Player (perh.Changer)
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110-125 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / 8.5 W / Ø 30.5 cm = 12 inch
Model: H-87 (H 87) Material Wooden case
Shape: Console with Push Button Tuning.
Dimensions: (WHD) 30 x 41 x 16.2 inch / 762 x 1041 x 411 mm
Valves / Tubes: 8: 6SA7
Notes: Band "B": 540-1600 Kc. Band "C": 2300-7000 Kc. Band "D": 7000-22.000 Kc.
Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg) 39.9 kg / 88 lb
Circuit diagram reference Rider's Perpetual, Volume 11 = ca. 1940 and before
Mentioned in The Radio CollectorGrinder, 1995
Literature/Schematics General Electric Radio Service Notes 1939-1942

H-87 (H 87) (General Electric Co. (GE); Bridgeport (CT))

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1939 Grunow Model 1293-8A

1939 Grunow Model 1293-8A

1939 Grunow Model 1293-8A Floor Console Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: General Household Utilities Co.
Year: 1939
Type: Radio or Tuner
Wave bands: Broadcast and Short Wave (SW) Superheterodyne.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC)
Model: 1293-8A
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console with any shape - in general (details not known).
Valves / Tubes: 8 (Multifunction tubes)
Price in first year of sale: $ 99.95 USD

1293-8A (General Household Utilities Co.)

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1941 Motorola 103-CK-2

Motorola 103 CK-2

1941 Motorola 103-CK2 Floor Console Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Motorola Inc.; Schaumburg (IL)
Year: 1941
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Superhet with RF-stage; IF-Freq. 455 kHz
Tuned circuits: 8 AM circuit(s);
Wave bands: Broadcast, Short Wave(s) and Police.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 117 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 30.5 cm = 12 inch
Model: 103CK2
Price in first year of sale: $ 129.95 USD
Valves / Tubes: 10: 6SK7GT
Notes: Loop Antenna. Presence of a clock. Tuning by push-buttons and tuner motor.
Circuit diagram reference Rider's Perpetual, Volume 12 = ca. 1941 and before

103CK2 (Motorola Inc.; Schaumburg (IL))

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1941 Philco 42-380X Console

Philco 42-380X

1941 Philco Model 42-380X Floor Console Newspaper Advertisement

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA
Year: 1941 / 1942
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Super-Heterodyne (Super in general); IF-Freq. 455 kHz
Wave bands: Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / 3 W / Ø 30.5 cm = 12 inch
Model: 42-380X
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console with Push Button Tuning.
Dimensions (WHD): 28.6 x 39.5 x 13 inch / 726 x 1003 x 330 mm
Valves / Tubes: 8: XXL
Price in first year of sale: $ 89.95 USD
Source of data: Collector's Guide to AR4.Ed.,Bunis, tube
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 14 = 1944 = before 1943
Literature/Schematics: Philco Radio 1928-1942, Ramirez (Philco 1942 RMS Year Book)

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1941 RCA Victor 29K

1941 RCA Victor Console Spot Ad from March 11, 1942

RCA Victor 29K RC-570

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY)
Year: 1941
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Super-Heterodyne (Super in general); IF-Freq. 455 kHz
Wave bands Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 105-125 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / 5 W / Ø 30.5 cm = 12 inch
Model: 29K Ch= RC-570 (RC570)
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console with Push Button Tuning.
Dimensions (WHD) 29 x 39.7 x 16 inch / 737 x 1008 x 406 mm
Valves / Tubes 9: 6SG7
Price in first year of sale: $ 99.95 USD
Notes Dial lamps: 2 Mazda Nº44.
Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg) 24.5 kg / 54 lb
External source of data: Ernst Erb
Source of data: The Radio Collector Grinder, 1995
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 13 = 1942 and before
Mentioned in Collector's Guide to AR4.Ed.,Bunis, tube (RCA Victor Instruments, Service Notes, 1941-1942)
Literature/Schematics: RCA Victor Instruments Service Notes 1941-1942

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1941 Stromberg-Carlson 535-M Console

1941 Stromberg-Carlson 535-M Console

535

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Stromberg-Carlson Co. ; Rochester (NY)
Year: 1940
Type: Radio or Tuner
Wave band: sn.a.
Model: 535
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 12 = ca. 1941 and before

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1941 RCA Victor V-215 Electrola

1941 RCA Victor V-215 Electrola

1941 RCA Victor Model V-215 Victrola Floor Console Newspaper Advertisement

V-215 Chassis RC-564

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY)
Year: 1941 / 1942
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Super-Heterodyne (Super in general); IF-Freq. 455 kHz
Wave bands: Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
Details Record Player (perh.Changer)
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 105-125 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / 12 W / Ø 30.5 cm = 12 inch
Model: V-215 (V215) Ch= RC-564 (RC564) Material Wooden case
Shape: Console with any shape - in general (details not known).
Dimensions (WHD) 35 x 35.2 x 16.5 inch / 889 x 894 x 419 mm
Valves / Tubes: 9: 6SG7
Price in first year of sale: $ 229 USD
Notes: Phonograph: type pickup crystal.
Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg) 45.3 kg / 99.9 lb
Source of data: Collector's Guide to AR4.Ed.,Bunis, tube
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 13 = 1942 and before
Literature/Schematics RCA Victor Instruments Service Notes 1941-1942

Reference: The Radio Museum.org

1941 Zenith 10-H-571 Spinet

Zenith 10-H-571 Spinet

10H571 (Ch=10A3)

Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer/Brand: Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, Illinois
Year: 1941
Type: Radio or Tuner
Principle: Superhet with RF-stage; IF-Freq. 455 kHz
Wave bands: Broadcast, 2 Short Wave plus FM.
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 30.5 cm = 12 inch
Model: 10H571 (Ch=10A3)
Material: Wooden case
Shape: Console with Push Button Tuning.
Valves / Tubes: 10: 7V7
Notes: Spinet Piano Style. One of the first two Zenith FM consoles;
Price in first year of sale: $ 140 USD
External source of data: Ernst Erb
Source of data: The Radio Collector Grinder, 1995
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 12 = ca. 1941 and before
Mentioned in Collector's Guide to AR4.Ed.,Bunis, tube
Literature/Schematics Zenith The Glory Years, Cones,03

10H571 (10-H-571 Ch=10A3) (Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, Illinois)

Reference: The Radio Museum.org