1959 Admiral All World Model 909A Part 2

Admiral's version of the Zenith Royal 1000. All transistor, built on similar lines to the zenith, right down to the metal cabinet and dial-o-map feature. This one uses a large slide-rule dial instead of the rotating drum found on the Zenith's. It has very good tone, almost as good as the Royal 1000. Battery compartment is its weak spot. They used a flimsy plastic connector that is pressure-fit onto an aluminum double-tube. Tension from the batteries eventually fatigue the holders, making them snap. Mine is just barely held together, but it functions.

This video shows the band indicator function and the radio operating on shortwave. The signal is weak, as I'm playing it in a metal building.

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[towner7]

I have this radio,,just put new batteries..it works perfectly..: