Authentic FADA Radio 1940s Model 740 Early

authentic 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