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GE L-916 Art Deco Skyscraper SHORT WAVE Radio '42

$ 171.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Condition: Used
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Brand: GE

    Description

    Title:
    GE L-916 Art Deco Skyscraper SHORT WAVE Radio '42
    Item Attributes
    Brand
    : GE
    Country/Region of Manufacture
    : United States
    CONDITION:
    General Electric G-E L-915W Art Deco Skyscraper Antique Floor Console Radio 1942
    Powers on - face & tubes light up - feedback from the speakers - has jacks for other equipment - phono - TV -etc - speaker is 12"
    Cabinet Maker - The Caswell Runyan Co - Radio Cabinet Makers
    The cabinet is walnut with elm Burl and possibly rosewood panel in front - The front is stunning - some of the finish is
    crazed but no scrapes or dents. small dark stain on top, possibly from heat of another radio or something setting on top
    The buttons look like burl wood, the knobs are bakelite - one is missing. The inside is very clean, does not have a back cover
    The following info is from Radio Museum for an L915; - * similar model
    Country: United States of America (USA)
    Manufacturer / Brand: General Electric Co. (GE); Bridgeport CT, Syracuse NY
    Musaphonic
    Year: 1941/1942 Category: Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
    Valves / Tubes 9: 6SG7 6SA7 6SK7 6SQ7 6J5GT 6J5GT 6V6GT 6V6GT 5Y3G
    Main principle Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
    Wave bands Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
    Details
    Power type and voltage Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110-125 Volt
    Loudspeaker Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 14 cm = 5.5 inch
    Power out 9 W (unknown quality)
    from Radiomuseum.org Model: L-915 - General Electric Co. GE;
    Material Wooden case
    Shape Console with Push Buttons.
    Dimensions (WHD) 29.2 x 40 x 13.7 inch / 742 x 1016 x 348 mm
    Notes Pilot lamp: 2 Mazda Nº44.
    External source of data Ernst Erb
    Source of data Collector's Guide to Antique Radios 4. Edition
    Circuit diagram reference Rider's Perpetual, Volume 13 = 1942 and before
    Mentioned in The Radio Collector's Directory and Price Guide 1921 - 1965
    Literature/Schematics (1) General Electric Radio Service Notes 1939-1942
    Literature/Schematics (2) Radio Retailing (Radio & Television R.) (August, October 1941, February 1942.)
    NOTE:
    Pick up only at Goodwill Eugene Oregon Seneca Location
    ***Condition Disclaimer***
    This is a used, donated item that has not been cleaned, serviced or tested for functionality. Items that are not intended for collectible use should be inspected and or serviced by a professional prior to use. We do our best to accurately identify and describe all items but can not guarantee complete or exact identification. You are bidding with this in mind.
    WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS:
    Weight:
    50.00
    Dimensions:
    43.00 x 13.00 x 28.00