A Plain-Jane radio but somewhat handsome. What attracted me to this little set is the dial. It's back lit sunburst look is warm and  striking. Another unusual feature is the full and finished wood back cover. Otherwise nothing special, just a simple AA-5 super-het circuit. To my surprise, an above average performer with very good tone, good sensitivity and selectivity. When fully assembled with the back on, it even produces decent bass (must be the wood case with the back)!

Since the chassis is (*was) "hot", I suspect the back was to protect folks from a (could be lethal) electrical shock. However one could  have still received an electrical shock from the two chassis screw heads present from the bottom of the cabinet).

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Year: 1946
Cabinet: walnut wood veneer
Dial: back lighted
Finish: beautifully re-done in hand rubbed lacquer
Tuning type: capacitance, Super-Heterodyne
Power transformer: no
No. of tubes: 5
Frequency coverage: AM broadcast
Antenna requirements: built-in loop
Measurements (approx): 12 x 7 x 6

HOT CHASSIS, means one side of the AC line cord is
electrically connected to the radio's chassis thus providing
the potential for a serious shock hazard.

*During my electronic restorations, I re-wire such
chassis to float the AC power line from the chassis so that shock is no longer a hazard.

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AA-5, means "All American 5 tube". It refers to the tube line up used in most of the post war, 5 tube, super-heterodyne radios made in the USA. The  tubes  most  commonly used were; 50L6, 35Z5, 12SQ7, 12SK7 & 12SA7. 

If  miniature tubes were used, they were likely: 50C5, 35W4, 12AT6, 12BA6 & 12BE6. Some models (especially Philco's) that would use "loctal" tubes. Occasionally, you will find a few AA-5's using a combination of Loctal, Octal & miniature tubes.

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