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Found today in the local Goodwill.
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Hi guys, and Happy New year to all.
I hadn't bought any radios for a whilie now, being more choosey when they come along.
I hadn't been to the local Goodwill store in a couple of weeks, and I was going to drive right on past at frst, but decided to have a look just for fun.

While not a radio, I wanted you all to see what I found. On the counter was a Philco RP-1 ! At first, I thought it was just a standard turntable, but seein the Philco mane, and turning it over I seen it was something special, and I remembered the wireless capibility of this and other players.
At $19.99 (the oiriginal selling price when new) I decided to go ahead and get it. That pretty much made my day Check out the comment on the price tag about not being guaranteed


I am going to clean up the original finish and leave it as it is. Not sure about the cartridge will find out soon. Motor and transformer seem ok.

Chassis looks untouched, and I am now recapping it. I included a shot of the bottom label in case someone needs it, and I have a higher res scan if need be.


[Image: http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/d/82405-1/RP_a.JPG]

[Image: http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/d/82407-1/RP_b.JPG]

[Image: http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/d/82409-1/RP_c.JPG]

[Image: http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/d/82411-1/RP1d.JPG]

(In case someone needs a higher resolution scan, I have one. Cheaned up this tag in graphics program. 2 other under side labels on request.)

[Image: http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/d/82413-1/RP1Label.JPG]


Take care, Gary.


Messages In This Thread
Found today in the local Goodwill. - by gary rabbitt - 01-09-2009, 03:49 AM
Re: Found today in the local Goodwill. - by Syl - 01-09-2009, 12:18 PM
Found today in the local Goodwill 2 - by DeckApe - 01-10-2009, 11:28 PM
Re: Found today in the local Goodwill. - by Syl - 01-11-2009, 06:16 PM
Re: Found today in the local Goodwill. - by Arran - 07-14-2009, 12:47 AM



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