Coral 1959 Westinghouse Model H-583T5 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Split Level Cutie Great Sounding!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Westinghouse in 1959 in excellent working and physical condition.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is in excellent condition. Original molded glossy coral color plastic. A popular color in the late fifties. Looks like orange but is often categorized as a shade of pink. All original factory molded colors. Not repainted, no over spray no touch up. None needed. No chips or major scratches. There is a very faint thin hairline crack on the top from the back edge. Factory front white painted clock back not yellow not chipped clear white. Front clear clock cover window is in very good condition. There is a small hairline crack by the on/off/auto right switch. Often this model clock cover has a large crack across ther middle.
KNOBS: All knobs are original and securely attached real clean. Volume and tuning knobs are not missing center gold metal inserts. Two little matching clock function knobs are all original and securely attached. Internal key notch is not stripped. The tuning dial works fine no slipping no sticky spots. Tuning knob post is not cracked and is securely attached.
CLOCK: Clock works and keep accurate time. Clock motor is silent no humming no buzzing no ticking noises. Clock and alarm set time works. Alarm works. Wake to radio and buzzer or wake to radio only. Both work. Sleep timer works.
DIAL LIGHT: No dial light. Not designed with one but can be added for an extra charge.
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! Both Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static-free performance. A very desirable repair that is time consuming and requires delicate expertise. The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. The antique radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection.
POWER CABLE: Factory thick original power cable and plug is in excellent working condition no breaks no exposed wires no brittleness.
BACKING BOARD: The original backing board is in excellent condition with clear readable factory printing. Has attached metal heat shield to reduce possibility of heat cracks forming.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 10.5" x 6" x 6" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 3lbs 11oz
COLOR: Coral. Looks orang-ish rosy-pinkish
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Product: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.
Category: radio
Cabinet construction: plastic
Period: 1950s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier