Tested without an antenna in a rural area. Powers on. Tubes all have glow. Picks up a good bit of static.
No back. One crack in bakelight near bottom on side (see photo)
Country: United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer / Brand: Fada Radio & Electric Co.; Long Island (NY)
Year: 1947
Category: Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
Number of Tubes: 5
Valves / Tubes: 12BE6, 12BA6, 12AT6, 50B5, 35W4
Main principle: Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 456 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
Tuned circuits: 6 AM circuit(s)
Wave bands: Broadcast only (MW).
Power type and voltage: AC/DC-set / 105 - 125 Volt
Loudspeaker: Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
Material: Bakelite case
Shape: Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
Notes: In gleaming urea, ivory or walnut bakelite cabinets. Extra heavy cabinet for durability.
External source of data: Ernst Erb
Source of data: Collector's Guide to Antique Radios 4. Edition
Circuit diagram reference: Rider's Perpetual, Volume 17 = 1948 and before
Mentioned in: The Radio Collector's Directory and Price Guide 1921 - 1965 2024
Product code: FADA 2024 Radio 1940s Model 740 Early