A label pasted on the outside bottom of the cabinet gives that information, along with tube layout, model, and other details. So unique are the enclosed cabinets on these radios that special instructions are needed to take them apart. And the 10:1 ratio vernier tuning allows easy accurate station selection. AVC (Automatic volume control) means easier operation. The selective superheterodyne circuit makes for more balanced reception. RCA claims its iron core IF transformer in these models "means great selectivity and sensitivity."Ī rubber-mounted tuning condenser helps to eliminate hums and noises. The speaker is a 5-inch, "super-sensitive" permanent magnet, electrodynamic speaker for what RCA calls "undistorted tone." It has RCA's so-called extra-large, built-in "Magic Loop" antenna, and super-sensitive antenna connection "for weak signal areas." No ground connection is needed. The tuning range covers the standard broadcast band for the time - 540-1600 Kc. The tube complement of these radios includes Types 12SA7, 12SK7, 12SQ7, 50L6GT, and a Type 35Z5GT rectiifer. The RCA sales sheet also accurately describes what the dial looks like when the radio is turned on: "A lovely oriental scene provides the perfect background for softly glowing numerals when the set is 'on.' And the flaming red tip of the plastic pointer glows radiantly, adding an effective touch of modern to the enduring allure of the Orient." It carries a beam of light to the pointer's red arrow tip. An illuminated plastic pointer sticks out from below the dome. At the center of the dial is a polished brass convex dome.
Especially entrancing dials have still another painted background - an oriental pond scene. Striking polished brass frames the front of the cabinets at their edges. On appropriate backgrounds of black, red, and white, the Far East beauty of symmetrical pagodas and graceful willows is captured in genuine hand paintings." make them yours with this most unique of all table radios. The headline of an RCA sales sheet on these radios says, "The Timeless Enchantment of Hand Painted Chinese Art Weaves A Magic Spell of Exotic Beauty Into Your Home." The sales pitch continues, "The mystic charm. A view of a Model 75-X-19 that shows the detailed painting of the radio's top and dial. Painted enclosed backs make the sets attractive from any angle.įigure 2. Side scenes are similar, but without the kite flyer, and with more willow-like trees, and a pagoda. A bridge crosses the pond to an embankment with another tree. Cabinet tops show a man on an embankment at one end flying a kite over a pond, as seen in Figure 2. While painted scenes on each of the three model radios are very much the same, details differ because of hand painting.
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Three examples of the RCA Victor 75-X series of radios decorated in an oriental style. These colors provide emphasis for the fine hand-painted oriental decorations.įigure 1. There are three background colors to choose from: black (75-X-17), red (75-X-18), and white (75-X-19), shown left to right in Figure 1. The dimensions are 73/4" high, 10" wide, and 71/2" deep. The cabinet is made from durable plastic. What do you get? You end up with a beautiful RCA Victor 75-X-17 series radio! Hire an artist to paint a decorative oriental scene on the radios with thick paint. Paint the cabinets either black, red (an orangy red), or white. Take a rather plain-looking 1948 RCA Victor Model 75-X-11 table radio. Such a decorating scheme would make any collector sit up and take special notice.
February 1995 and June 1996), Gerald's Art Deco radios are used throughout his home as furnishings. As we learned from his previous articles (A.R.C. Once again Gerald Schneider shares with us a unique, decorative series of radios in his collection. Antique Radio Classified: RCA Victor 75-X-17 Series Radios
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