Northern Electric 5000

Northern Electric 5000

Manufacturer: Northern Electric, Montreal, Canada
Model: 5000
Approximate Date Of Manufacture: 1946-47
Type: 5-tube Superheterodyne AM BC band radio
Tube lineup: 35Z5GT, 35L6GT, 12SA7, 12SK7, 12SQ7
Status: working, restored
Where purchased: eBay, September 2004

Description

The Northern Electric was a popular radio, officially known as the "Baby Champ" and sometimes called "The Rainbow" by collectors because of the distinctive curves on the case. It was offered in several colours, this one is in natural brown bakelite. It was manufactured in Montreal, Canada.

As received it was in good shape. It was claimed to be working, but it appears that the audio transformer was loose because of a missing screw and moved around in shipping causing one of the speaker wires to come loose. After reattaching it it worked fine. Even the pilot lamp was good.

The radio was given the usual restoration of a good cleaning, recapping, and a new line cord.

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