Transformers decouple the 110V power outlet from the radio, and provide separate voltages for the heaters and the plates of the tubes. Transformers were used in all radios until the 1930's, when the so-called AA5 designs came up. PleaseĮ-mail me (Kris) for any questions, ich spreche Deutsch, je parle Français. A youtube video had been published for the first restored radio (ref.3). The radio has been partly recapped (there is no hum and all voltages are within specifications). The radio still has separate antenna and ground connections, needing extension by a long wire or an external loop to receive optimally. There is only one source left for new old stock of this arched pattern. The radio is all-original, except the grill cloth, which however is authentic (ref.2). The set features a wide frequency range, with expanded broadcast-band including police band, and two shortwave bands continuously covering the whole SW range from 2.3 to 22 MHz. The slanted dial scale, and the intricately interleaved round and sharp edges give the radio a unique and rarely seen look.
The radio as many of Vassos' designs (pict.36), features chrome parts, here two vertical bars across an arched speaker cloth. John as well as Mark Stein in his book "Machine Age To Jet Age I" attribute the cabinet to John Vassos (see below under Vassos). An enthusiastic account of the radio has been written by John Rose (ref.2), who found his at the Bayhead Radio Museum in Bayhead, Nova Scotia, Canada. Up for sale is the second instance of this prominent and rare example for this period, a Canadian RCA Victor A-20. The Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., and the RCA Victor Co., Montreal were important centers of radio development and production during the 1930's. This is the second A-20 Globetrotter radio I restored, the other one being documented in ref.1 Very Rare 5-tube SW Radio Model A-20 "Globe Trotter", made by Canadian RCA Victor in 1939, in cabinet attributed to John Vassos, near mint condition International buyers: Please wait for invoice before paying, I will get an actual shipping cost, then send an invoice.1939 Canadian RCA A-20 Globe Trotter Radio Design John VassosĬanadian RCA Victor A-20 Globe Trotter 1939 John Vassos Radio Larger packages are measured at the post office and anything over 12 inches cubed has a surcharge for distance. I ship “Ground” which gives a tracking #, Sometimes “Ground & Priority” are the same cost, in this case I will ship “Priority”. Please Note: Shipping costs have gone up again considerably.
I do file a “Non-Paying Buyer Alert” with Ebay for non-payments!!! Shipping: I do my very best to ship in a timely manner.Sometimes there may be a couple of days delay. If payment is going to be later than the 5 days please send me an email out of courtesy. Payment: Winning buyer must pay or contact seller within 5 days of auction end. I will combine shipping on multiple purchases. Auction is for a Vintage 1930's RCA Victor AM Tube Radio, Wooden Case, Model T 55, Excellent Restored Working Condition. Item: 183230392284 Vintage 1930's RCA Victor AM Tube Radio Model T 55 Excellent Restored Condition.
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