katy@dicomed.UUCP (Kathleen Cornelson) (09/30/85)
I know next to nothing about radios, but I just purchased a really neat old radio and would appreciate any tips on how to use it and maintain it. Said radio stands about 3 feet tall and is housed in an art deco style wooden cabinet. The radio will pick up local and short wave stations, and police bands. Does anyone know of a good introductory type book about this type of radio. I would like to know more about them so I don't wreck the marvelous old beast.
price%marlin@nosc.ARPA (James N. Price) (10/04/85)
------- I have a good friend here in San Diego, CA who makes a living restoring and knowing a lot about old radios. He's a ham, too. Suggest you call: Bill Gabb, K1BO, (619) 692-4321. I'm sure he can recommend books that will help you. He can also give you some idea of what your "baby" is worth if you give him the make and model, etc. He's also a good source for tubes and other hard-to-find parts. Tell him I sent you. Some of those floor model radios are really hot receivers in that they were made for people who lived in Upper Cornfield, Nebraska and wanted to listen to WGN in Chicago and WNBC in New York; likewise to BBC and Tokyo Rose. Have fun! 73--Jim Price, K6ZH, (619) 225-2665 -------