I recently came into possession of this radio and I was wondering if anyone could help me with any info on it. I tried Googling things but I did not have any luck.

The label inside says "Series A2 11 tube All-wave high fidelity radio"

The glass on front states it is a Coronado. I am not sure were to go with this.

Any help is appreciated!

The only series A2 Coronado I can find any information on is the A2-774. I think it was made around 1940.

Normally Coronado radios are listed under Gamble-Skogmo. Coronado was the store brand for Gamble's Dept Stores.

This one seems to be an exception. It seems to match the Wells-Gardner Model A2. W-G was a big supplier to other brands in those days.

http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByMode ... 023515.pdf

i really like the look of that set. how did you obtain it? if there is sentimental value to it, i would hold on to it, even if just to use as decorative, because the cabinet looks to be in decent shape. personally, i would get it working and hang on to it if space isnt an issue.

It was put out by the dumpster. We grabbed it quick

It does have 774 stamped on the cabinet

well glad to hear that you saved it!

in that case it has no real value to you, and you paid nothing for it, so id say go nuts. might not take much to get er goin. or just shine it up and set it in the den. good conversation piece

it's a keeper for sure
the beauty is that it appears to be complete, has the knobs and the chassis looks to be in great shape as well as the cabinet.
try to resist the urge to plug it in right away , the reason it is sitting by the dumpster is probably a clue that it may have some issues that need addressed in the electrical end.
their are plenty of folks here on the forum that can/will help walk you thru the repairs if you wish to learn how, it is a great feeling when they spring back to life

buck

GREAT SAVE - and it looks to be in excellent unrestored condition, too!



On your bottom image, I can see a trademark of some sort just to the left of the '774' on the cabinet, any ideas as to what that trademark is from?

Although your set has a 'slide rule' dial (these hit the market in about 1940), the schematic that I have found is from 1937. The chassis design was likely retained and adapted to the latest style trends for several years.

The schematic at:
http://www.nostalgiaair.org/Resources/138/M0007138.htm
(it is for a 'Gamble-Skogmo 774') is a perfect match. It even includes an explanation for the large 'C' that is stamped on the chassis.

If I were you, I would definitely make an attempt to get it restored to safe and reliable operating condition - and if you're handy with a soldering iron you can do the work yourself, too (I'm living proof that it isn't hard ). We'll help you get started or be able to refer you to someone who can. In the condition that your set looks to be in, it shouldn't be an expensive job at all, likely no more than $30 for parts and a minimal amount of overall effort, to produce a living antique that you will be proud to show off.

There is something about listening to games of your favorite sports teams on these old sets, they just sound so good! Pre-WWII console radios also have a very real modern-day KEWLNESS factor to them, fitting in as well in the livingroom of today as they did 70+ years ago when they were new.

Good luck!

BTW, where are you from?

Also, could you post some close-up images of all of the labels and chassis stamps?

Mike

Looks like it has had the power transformer replaced in the not-too-distant past, maybe it was re-capped at the same time? A look at the parts under the chassis would be revealing.

--Bob

We Live in Denver, downtown. I will take some nice pictures of the labels when I get home tonight and post them for sure. I will also get some close ups of the tubes

Hello and welcome, there are a few of us in the Denver area, always glad to help, David

Cool find and even better price! Not exactly a common console, either.

Here is a link to the restoration of a similar radio done by one of our forum members.

http://personalpages.tds.net/~pdieten/wg-a12.html

Hello oh paul michael,

It sounds like you may have found what I have been looking for. A complete Coronado 774. Does your unit look like this? http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/gamble_sko_774.html#b Sorry I cannot see the pictures that you posted previously. I made a post back in 2009 trying to figure out what I have. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=108114 Over the past few years I have figured it out. Is it possible that you could e-mail me some pictures of your complete unit. I am trying to restore mine and other than the attached scanned image from radio Museum I have nothing. Thank you.

Jason