Antique Radio: RCA Victor K80

Radio plays after more than 40 years of silence. Almost lost to the dumpster, it was saved and stored, in hopes that it could one day be resurrected. In 2006, restoration began. I replaced all capacitors, resistors, wiring, and the Power transformer -As well as a few open-filament tubes. On Saturday, March 3rd 2007, the radio finally sprang back to life. So far, via shortwave, I have been able to pick up stations as far as Great Britain, and Cuba. Mind you, this is all without an antenna even installed! Not shown is the wooden console, which is currently being refinished and having a new top built. Sorry for the poor camera quality, as it was filmed using a Canon A540 Powershot.

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Son now tuned in to father's radio habit
Modesto Bee, CA - Sep 2, 2008
By JEFF JARDINE MAKING WAVES -- At age 40, Atwater's Harry Bohl is considered a kid among antique radio buffs. His father began collecting old radios years

Stained glass artist has more than one dimension
Tampabay.com, FL - 22 hours ago
"I enjoy doing weekend art festivals because I'm good at talking to people," says Marotta, who speaks in a deep, flawless voice befitting an old-time radio

Historic Senoia to have car show Sept. 27
Newnan Times-Herald, GA - 10 hours ago
27 from 1- 9 pm The event is open to street rods, muscle cars, motorcycles and antique cars of all kinds. The Varsity will be cooking its famous favorites

The 23rd Annual Mushroom Festival To Feature Tons Of Fun
Town Talk, PA - Sep 2, 2008
New this year are the 5K Run/Walk on Sunday morning, Radio Disney will party with the kids on Saturday, the Antique Fire Truck display, the Artists Alley

Fishing Lines: Thanks for the memories, but I've reached the end
Independent, UK - Aug 30, 2008
Or maybe the way that the old pirate station Radio London signed off in 1967. It played the Beatles' "A Day in the Life" and intoned: "Radio London is now