Description: This antique Atwater Kent Model 33 Battery Tube Radio is a rare find for vintage electronics enthusiasts. I purchased this from an antique shop over 50 years ago. It is different from some earlier models, in that the tuning capacitors are linked together to make operation of the radio tuning easier. The small label that was attached to the battery connection power cords indicate that this radio was from 1926 - making it almost 100 years old. At that time, as an electronic project I made a plug-in power supply to provide the voltages necessary to duplicate the batteries that this radio was originally intended to operate from. I just checked the power supply, and it still provides the +6v "A" battery for the tube filaments, the "B"(plate) voltage at +135V, and the negative "C” (grid) voltage. There is a small knob on the battery power unit that will allow easy adjustment of the C voltage value. The power supply that I made IS included in this sale and is pictured in the last photo. There was a small paper label attached near the end of the power cord. One side listed the voltages and wires associated with each voltage. The other side identified some manufacturers recommendations for use of a "C" battery. There is a paper transcription of what that label said in one of the photos. I posted a clearer photo of that label as well. This radio includes All of the tubes, as well as one additional extra tube. I remember that this radio operated properly soon after I purchased it and build the battery eliminator power supply, and it has just been in storage for years. I cannot guarantee operation today, but I believe that a collector would be able to get it working again. The Atwater-Kent brand and model number are clearly indicated, making it a valuable addition to any collection. I believe that this was originally intended to operate with an external speaker - which is Not provided. I have a separate auction for an external speaker. This is relatively heavy and fragile. Shipping is available, but local pickup in the Washington DC area would also be welcomed.
Price: 500 USD
Location: Falls Church, Virginia
End Time: 2024-08-12T23:00:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Atwater Kent
Model: 33
