r/VintageRadios

not sure what i’ve got here but would like them to get to a good home. advice appreciated.

Warning: The original language is Russian.

Итак, всем здравствуйте. Я гордый обладатель старой, но бойкой Toyot Corolla FX в кузове хетчбэк/AE82 в комплектации SR на правом руле. И я загорелся идеей привести его в адекватный вид. То есть поставить туда кастомное и оригинальное оборудование, отвечающее духу 1985 года.

Мне повезло трижды. Первый оказался при покупке, так как хозяин отдал инструкцию по эксплотации и журнал обслуживания. Второй раз был, когда я нашёл оригинальный рекламный каталог, который давали в дилерских центрах перед продажей авто. В этом буклете была найдена магнитола для проигрывания аудио кассет, которая шла, как опция на мой авто. И наконец-то третий произошёл совсем недавно.

Я получил её и она была снята с божественной AE86(в моих краях довольно редкий, но вполне осязаемый зверь). Да-да, вы скажете, что можно и без этих трудностей поставить современную аудио систему и наслаждатся музыкой. Но есть пару моментов. Я живу рядом с Японией, и могу слушать японское радио, даже AM диапазона. И я хочу получить аутентичный вид. Ну еще я могу записать пару аудио кассет, а блютуз кассета позволит подключится к телефону(благо Китай от меня тоже не сильно далеко).

Сейчас я пытаюсь срастить магнитолу и радиолу вместе, так как для их совместной работы они соединяются проводом. Подключение к проводке осуществляется сначала в магнитофон, а уже от магнитофона идет провод на радио. И меня смущают два провода, что аккуратно вынули из коннектора и закрыли термоусадочной трубкой.

Поэтому:

Люди добрые, помогите кто чем может. Куда провода эти ставить, чтобы пожар не устроить?

Anyone interested in this piece?
Apparently it works. Have not tested.
Bottom of the box is not great.
Happy to hear any genuine offers
In Melbourne if you want to have a look.

Need advice how to open the socket for a magic Eye. There is a resistor noted inside the socket. How do you open to verify the value and replace?

The magic eye is working but real dim.
I can see the filament and very light green glow.

Radio is an 867 series A

Hi all, I have my dad’s Philco radio that I’ve been wanting to have restored and maybe Bluetooth installed. I happened to stumble across someone who does this at an antique show and he asked me to send pictures of the front and back of the unit to get an estimate. He replied to my email almost immediately saying that even though my unit has sentimental value, he has the same model already finished that he would do a trade for $1k. He had mentioned at the show that he charges about $1500 when people purchase one that he’s already finished.

I’m sharing pics of my unit if anyone can tell me anything about it or its value. Does his offer seem like a reasonable deal? I’d rather keep my family piece and find it a little strange that he jumped right into a trade even though he knows it’s sentimental.

Szukam magika do nastrojenia i wbudowania bluetooth. Mam wrażenie że obroty są spowolnione 33 i 45, a 78 w ogóle nie kreci.

ANTIQUE 1932 RADIO CABINET $250.00

We have for sale a beautiful carved 1932 Antique radio cabinet in perfect condition.
It comes with a recently installed AM/FM radio with a wonderful sound.Private party $250.00 cash.
We are located in San Pedro 2 blocks from the Pacific Ocean.Delivery available.

(Reposting bc the pictures didn't load for some reason and I'm hoping they are now)

Found this supposedly late 1940's-1950's radio, and I've been wanting to find an old radio as a prop for a Decopunk D&D campaign I'm running. I've never restored anything vintage/antique, though (outside of clothing) and am wondering what tips people have for it.

Additionally, would it be sacrilege if I painted or decorated it after fixing the cracks and such to match my story aesthetics better? I also don't need it to work electronically (though the lightbulb is very cool), but might work with my techie husband to have it be Bluetooth or mini audio cable able; I've seen people in this subreddit ask about and make that happen.

Any information, advice, etc. are greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Found this supposedly late 1940's-1950's radio, and I've been wanting to find an old radio as a prop for a Decopunk D&D campaign I'm running. I've never restored anything vintage/antique, though (outside of clothing) and am wondering what tips people have for it.

Additionally, would it be sacrilege if I painted or decorated it after fixing the cracks and such to match my story aesthetics better? I also don't need it to work electronically (though the lightbulb is very cool), but might work with my techie husband to have it be Bluetooth or mini audio cable able; I've seen people in this subreddit ask about and make that happen.

Any information, advice, etc. are greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Kinda what the title says I picked this up from a goodwill since I like the look and have been getting into old radios and sound equipment.

I put new batteries in it and to my surprise it actually worked great. I’m a bit of a worrier so I was wondering if these are still considered safe to keep in the house. There’s a sticker about radiation which I know all radios have but I would like to put my mind at ease. Additionally should I be worried about fires?

Thanks in advance!

I’m trying to identify an early Radiotel New York receiver with Micro-Dial tuners. Possibly late 1920s regenerative/TRF set. Any information or value estimates appreciated, Thank you

i dont know how to open it any further than the back flaps without feeling like imma break it. i want to get a better look at the inside. ive had it for several years i used to be able to faintly hear music on it every now and then but most of the time i cant. i havent ever found a service manual i have the booklet and online they have i guess where it was in the circular

I can’t figure out how to turn this on or how to use it. Radios I’m used to are nothing at all like this, and I’m extremly amateur

A friend who knows I’m into collecting radios told me to come by and see if I was interested in any of his father in law’s collection before they started his estate sale.

I was overwhelmed by the amount of radios but didn’t see anything I couldn’t live without. Later, they sent me this photo from a section I hadn’t explored. 800 bucks, “since we know you.”

All I know is it powers up. (Which scares me to think someone just blindly plugged it in.) When I go tomorrow to check it out, what should I be looking for? I’ve restored a few Zeniths before but nothing this complex, considering the shutter dial and all.