Turquoise and White 1962 Arvin Model 31R26 AM FM Vacuum Tube Radio Sound Great! Excellent Condition!
DESCRIPTION: One of the most common questions we get is, "Do any of these radios have FM?" Unfortunately, FM was not prevalent until the sixties. Here's a rare model from Arvin that has AM and FM but manages to capture some of the fifties feel and color. Many other manufacturers were already introducing the drab colors with brushed aluminum trim by this point. Tabletop tube AM/FM radio manufactured by Arvin in 1962 time frame in excellent working and physical condition.
SOUND QUALITY: Receives AM and FM stations clearly and loudly around the dial using internal antenna. No external antenna needed. Switch from AM to FM with a turn of the switch.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original molded turquoise front and white back. Not repainted, no over spray, no touch up. None needed. No cracks, no chips, no major scratches. The gold brushed aluminum metal tuning fascia is oxidized slightly not tarnished in areas still shiny. Securely attached. No rust. No rub off on dial numbers or factory printing. Back cover has no melted heat vents.
LOGOS: No missing logos.
KNOBS: AM FM selector works. Volume works with even smooth attenuation across the range. Band selector and volume knobs are matching and original. Not missing center metal inserts. Original tuning red pointer. Large tuning wheel works no sticky spots or slipping. The tuning wheel attachment post has never been broken. Tuning wheel is missing center gold metal cap.
DIAL LIGHT: No dial light. Not designed with one. No where to install one either and have the light shine through.
POWER CORD: Brand new replacement power cable and safety polarized plug is in excellent condition securely attached no breaks, no fraying no exposed wiring.
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! The tubes are working fine. Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static free operation in the future. 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 radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection.
BACKING BOARD: No backing board. Not designed with one.
FACTORY LABELS: Bottom factory label is missing.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13.5" x 5" x 7" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 4 lbs 0 oz
COLOR: Turquoise and white
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Category: radio
Cabinet construction: plastic
Period: 1960s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier