[MrFixr55]

Started cleaning the Radiola II with hand cleaner. Amazing how much gunk that stuff takes off. Dunno if it was taking the finish, if it was, it helped "blend" it. The front panel is not perfect but much better. The inside and electronics is cleaning up rather nicely (I took the floating socket out and gave it my usual soap down and hand sprayer from the shower. The GE UV712 Audio transformer is actually good! major Plus, it is the one with the round laminated iron core. Will post pix. Amazing, construction wise, this unit is much more professional than the Westinghouse built Radiola III, though the basic circuit is similar. Phone jacks on this re enormous. Unit wired with what looks like 12 or 10 gauge bus wire. Will likely use the shoe polish trick (oxblood) on the cabinet. Pix will follow. Most of my radios do not have fin restored cabinets, but they all work. I expect this one will also. Just hafta find a pair of good 199s (none came with the set.) I may have some laying around.