Understanding Old Radios: Collector Weekly Interview Phil Nelson

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Understanding Old Radios

 

By Phil Nelson

Phil Nelson runs Phils Old Radios, a member of our Hall of Fame, and a great resource for information on antique radios.

You’ve just acquired an old radio, but apart from the manufacturer’s name on the front, you don’t know a blessed thing about it. Learning more about your radio may satisfy your curiosity, or it may serve a practical purpose such as helping you get repair information. Here’s how to go about identifying an antique or vintage radio, and then how to decide if it’s playable.

 

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