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General Electric K-80 (1934)
(wood tube tombstone radio w/SW)

General Electric K-80 (1934)

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

This GE K-80 is nothing short of a Masterpiece of AM radio technology. The chassis is literally communications grade, with three adjustments for each band, producing a very accurate and nicely illuminated dial. It has separate RF stages for broadcast and shortwave, producing exceptional receiver sensitivity. The sound is awesome from the perfect 10-inch speaker. The wiring is twice as large as most radios. This radio was so advanced the Russians actually copied the chassis to sell as a communications receiver. In 1934 GE and RCA were still in bed together, and this is the same radio as the RCA 141. The cabinet is spectacular, with a very ornate, stained glass grille look. I had to replace the veneer on one side. It's hard to make new veneer match 80 year old, but I think I did pretty well. A few dings remain on the otherwise slick, gorgeous cabinet. I had to touch up some rust on the chassis. The rear looks much better than the photo booth made it. This was an extremely difficult restoration. I gave it all new caps and resistors, a full set of high testing tubes, and a full alignment. 20 coats of lacquer and two sanding operations. This is an outstanding example of this truly remarkable radio. Requires an external antenna. Very heavy, so shipping will be a little steep, but I think the pain will subside quickly once you get it. 21-1/2"H x 15"W x 11-1/2"D.

General Electric K-80 (1934)

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

This GE K-80 is nothing short of a Masterpiece of AM radio technology. The chassis is literally communications grade, with three adjustments for each band, producing a very accurate and nicely illuminated dial. It has separate RF stages for broadcast and shortwave, producing exceptional receiver sensitivity. The sound is awesome from the perfect 10-inch speaker. The wiring is twice as large as most radios. This radio was so advanced the Russians actually copied the chassis to sell as a communications receiver. In 1934 GE and RCA were still in bed together, and this is the same radio as the RCA 141. The cabinet is spectacular, with a very ornate, stained glass grille look. I had to replace the veneer on one side. It's hard to make new veneer match 80 year old, but I think I did pretty well. A few dings remain on the otherwise slick, gorgeous cabinet. I had to touch up some rust on the chassis. The rear looks much better than the photo booth made it. This was an extremely difficult restoration. I gave it all new caps and resistors, a full set of high testing tubes, and a full alignment. 20 coats of lacquer and two sanding operations. This is an outstanding example of this truly remarkable radio. Requires an external antenna. Very heavy, so shipping will be a little steep, but I think the pain will subside quickly once you get it. 21-1/2"H x 15"W x 11-1/2"D.

Reported sold by Mike Boessen on March 7, 2024
Listed price on date of sale - $1,050.00
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