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Here's one you don't see everyday (and very likely won't see again). Just got this one recently. A 1935 RCA
model 262, 10 tube, 5 band (you heard me right, 5 bands!), 7 knob (that's right, 7 knobs!) console receiver with dealer
installed tuning eye (which makes it an 11 tube receiver). Has SEPARATE bass and treble tone controls (tell me what
other radio had this in 1935) and a sensitivity control which is designed to work differently on each band. Equipped
with RCA's "Magic Brain" chassis. It had been already cosmetically and electronically restored by the previous
owner (he did a grand job on this one). One of the biggest radios RCA made in 1935, and way ahead of it's time when
it was built. It was meant to compete with the top-of-the-line Zeniths and E.H. Scotts. Only the very wealthy
could afford this one back then, costing in excess of $500.00 when a new car cost $375.00. What a radio! According
to my books, RCA did make a couple of 12 tube models in 1935, but believe it or not, this model is actually worth more.
Beats me why, but I must say this model is more beautiful than the 12 tube models. Boy, did I get lucky in
finding this one!
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A close-up of the dial. Lots of bands on this one! When lit up, the dial glows ruby red, and the globe
in the center gets very vivid. Very beautiful!
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