Crosley Model 66TA Antique Bakelite AM/ Short Wave Radio 1946 Recently Serviced
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:19347302 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Featured Refinements: Antique Radio with Bakelite Cabinet | Brand: Crosley |
MODEL, YEAR, FEATURES: Elegantly shaped cabinet on this 1946 Crosley radio brings one back to a time when appliances were artful pieces to keep in the home, and made to last. Large central dial and pointer dominate the face, and it looks cool all lit up in a dimly lit room. The Bakelite takes on a marbled appearance in stronger lighting, and the stylized knobs accent the front nicely. This is a remarkably well preserved example, and I recently serviced the electronics to ensure long te...rm reliability. Controls consist of Volume, Tone, a switch for selecting PHONO, AM, and SHORT WAVE, and Tuning. There are terminals on the back of the chassis where an old phonograph can be connected. I will include a screw-on RCA type jack adapter that will allow you to plug in your ipod or other device for amplification through the radio's circuits. CONDITION, SERVICING, PERFORMANCE: Bakelite cabinet displays beautifully and has only a few faint scratches from light use over the decades; photos will represent it well. Dial scale has sharp graphics and numerals, and the dial cover is clear. The electronics have been thoroughly gone through. Tuner and chassis were cleaned, mechanics were lubed, dial cord checked, and all the typical checks were performed for any out of tolerance components or defective wiring. The old wax/foil capacitors and electrolytic filters were replaced, and a multitude of other checks were performed along with an alignment and burn-in. Reception is now clear without distortion, and radio receives all our AM stations and many short wave stations as well with a wire antenna connected to the rear. Tone adjustable sound from the large speaker is excellent without hum or distortion. Power cord was replaced with a safe pliable one, knobs are original along with the factory backboard that’s been reinforced on its corners, and well fastened. The tube layout diagram is present inside, the set is clean inside and out with no dust build-up or odors, the six tubes are easily accessed, and quite available to this day if ever needed. This working Made in USA Bakelite gem is ready for its next owner, and would make a great gift. DIMENSIONS, SHIPPING: Cabinet measures 14.4 inches wide, stands 9.5 in. tall, and is 8.5 in. deep from front of knobs to the back side. I’ve repaired, restored, and shipped well over a thousand delicate tube radios all over the world for the past 20 years on eBay with finest packing materials and methods, so no worries. With its power transformer inside, this is a heavier set accounting for shipping cost. Radio will be sent off on the day or day after payment is received.
