Even homely plain jane radios need a little love

I have no clue who built this. Super generic, no markings. But whatever, it too gets a new overhaul

[@zulumax1]

Understated, but clean, uncomplicated and functional. Sometimes that alone is attractive. Like an old simple pickup truck with rollup windows, bench seat, and rubber floor mats. I like it.

[@PapiDoesIt]

I really like the look of that radio. It's very understated.

[@johnnytacokleinschmidt515]

Permeability tuning is great!

[@thecelticprince4949]

Understated but nice radio.

[@hestheMaster]

A cheap generic AA5 set like this needs the antenna. Side of chassis has two square stamps on it with RF and IF on top of each square and the frequencies. Which manufacturer did that? With no manufacturer on the wood cabinet I would guess it was something sold post war at a 5 & 10 department store. Maybe the back with antenna has gone missing and it would have told you what it was model wise.That trim on top gives it a nice "Mohawk" hairstyle look. Looks really nice after giving it the Seth once over with Bluetooth addition.

[@johnnytacokleinschmidt515]

Mohawk...😅

[@fr6885]

It has a charm all its own. I like it.

[@richroggio]

I love that opening and closing music Mr. Radio, its perfect. also you are so knowledgeable. you did a great job on the cabinet.

[@6A8G]

Very good video sir - I do enjoy your work. Is it possible this could have been a kit? Only problem with that is the rviets used to secure the valve sockets - kits would have been nut & bolt. Please keep up the good work:)

[@michaelpetersonjr]

Probably a pre-war/post-war set. Either way it is awesome. Thank you for another awesome video, Seth!

[@myradiovideos]

But we LOVE tube testers!! 🙂

[@Moletastic69]

That thing is cute!

[@1mctous]

Beware that the Micamolds are also paper caps, only in plastic cases.

[@zulumax1]

I think I was just looking at an old HealthKit manual for a AA-151 concerning those. The first color dot near the arrow in this case was the designation for paper, or mica.

[@TheDevice9]

Very cool set.

[@genehammond7239]

👍👍

[@nallo69]

I’d like to ask what kind of tuning capacitor is that? Never seen before

[@dougbrowning82]

That's inductance tuning. Much more common in automotive radios than home sets, so I assume the manufacturer was more into auto sound.

[@adamrichards3174]

​@@dougbrowning82Hmmm... maybe it was made by Delco?

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

Not a homely radio 📻 at all. It gains respect 🫡 somewhere in the house 🏠. Your friend, Jeff.

[@veb6814]

That's a very nice looking radio!

[@barryf5479]

They call those variable inductors "Permeability Tuned Oscillators". They're actually used in some high end receivers. Collins Radio is known for using them among other high end designs.

[@seantonnesen1636]

Great video Mister Radio! Have you or can you show a schematic of the wiring of the Bluetooth aux input. I wasn't quite able to follow your explanation. Is it possible that this was a radio kit for used for Radio Servicemen training?

[@johnnytacokleinschmidt515]

The closing with the sleigh bells is disturbing to me 😮....

[@davidelder3664]

The little radio that could

[@juanmiguelcarballo3200]

Saludos desde Cuba!👍

[@kennethgates5790]

I don’t think it’s homely it’s has a lot of simple charms and is adorable.

[@johnnytacokleinschmidt515]

It has a nice personality and knows how to cook!

[@teacfan1080]

That is now the nicest homely plain Jane radio!

[@Timothycan]

I actually like the look of that set. I guess some people had to like it, or they wouldn't have sold any!