General Electric (GE) Model L-650 Bakelite Table Radio (1942)
This is a 6-tube ac/dc powered standard-broadcast receiver. The tubes used are:- 12SK7 (RF amp),
12SA7 (mixer/LO), 12SK7 (IF), 12SQ7 (2nd detector/AVC/1st AF), 35L6GT (AF power), 35Z5GT (rectifier).
The radio features 4 push-buttons for preset stations (the fifth push-button selects between manual and
automatic tuning) plus a simple two-point tone control, using the levers mounted concentric with the left
knob (volume/on/off). The right knob is for manual tuning.
I believe GE had truly mastered the art of making radio cabinets out of bakelite by the late 1930s early
forties. Their plastic cabinets of this period are amongst the most robust and exhibit beautiful marbling.
This can also be seen on my model 54.
This radio has an upwards facing loudspeaker. Such designs appear to be a good idea until one realizes
that the top-mounted grille becomes even more of a dust trap than the forward facing ones!
12SA7 (mixer/LO), 12SK7 (IF), 12SQ7 (2nd detector/AVC/1st AF), 35L6GT (AF power), 35Z5GT (rectifier).
The radio features 4 push-buttons for preset stations (the fifth push-button selects between manual and
automatic tuning) plus a simple two-point tone control, using the levers mounted concentric with the left
knob (volume/on/off). The right knob is for manual tuning.
I believe GE had truly mastered the art of making radio cabinets out of bakelite by the late 1930s early
forties. Their plastic cabinets of this period are amongst the most robust and exhibit beautiful marbling.
This can also be seen on my model 54.
This radio has an upwards facing loudspeaker. Such designs appear to be a good idea until one realizes
that the top-mounted grille becomes even more of a dust trap than the forward facing ones!
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