This is a working Philips Philetta model number BD263U table top tube radio. After a few minutes of “warming up” this radio will pull in stations on all bands. It was considered a “second” radio for the kitchen or child's room as it is a nice compact design measuring only 11.2" long, 6.5" deep and 7" tall.
The Philetta was one of Philips' most popular small tabletops. This one has four bands: FM, SW (shortwave), MW (standard broadcast),and LW (longwave). On the back of the radio are connections for external FM and AM antennas, an external speaker, and a phonograph turntable. A small external FM antenna wire is included and is all that is needed to pull in many FM stations.
This radio has been previously worked on before I acquired it but as usual, I removed the chassis from the cabinet and cleaned and dusted everything. I tested the tubes, capacitors and resistors and anything that was not in acceptable ranges were replaced. Any brittle wiring was replaced. The pushbutton assembly was cleaned with DeoxIT D5 and works nicely. The plastic trim and grill were cleaned and hand polished. Both panel lights were replaced. The case is made of Bakelite. It has been primed, painted "banner red" and hand polished to a nice shine.
