I found this at one of my least favorite flea markets for $45. It's a big Zenith 8H832 AM/FM1/FM2 wooden table radio from '48. It looks nice except for the non original headphone jack on the front. This set also has the Zenith tone switches and two 6" speakers indside. I tried to get them off the price; but, had no luck. I just finally said "what the heck" and bought it. After I got outside and put my nose close to the radio, I realized that I should have left it there. I got the unforgettable smell of a severly fried power transformer! I just hope I can salvage one from a junk radio as I'd hate to have to buy a new one. Anyone had any dealings with this radio?
BTW, there was another interesting radio there from the same seller. It was one of those late '40's Westinghouse radio/phono combinations with the detachable radio section for $50. I only had enough for the Zenith so the other one had to stay behind.
02-19-2009, 08:14 PM
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