organgrinder010.blogspot.com 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.

Phil Kraft gave me this radio when I worked at Kraft RC Systems back in the '70s. This transmitter is going to be on display at the Radio Control Hall of fame in the near future. If you want to see the most amazing collection of RC radios, please visit them at: www.rchalloffame.org. If you like what you see there, make sure to send Ed and Cindy Crotty your regards in their "contact us" link. Tell them Nightflyyer sent you. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Happy Flying, Dave