[NJARC] RCA Y205 Radio Phono

[Nick Senker]

This message is intended mainly for the executive board of the NJARC but other interested parties are welcome to respond.  I picked up an RCA radio phono console, mod Y205 at a yard sale.  My intention was to strip it for parts but I find the cabinet is in decent shape and worth restoring.  I also find that it is somewhat of a special model.  A plaque inside the door of the radio states 'RCA Victrola, 1941 Anniversary Model'  Inside the phono lid is a color decal of the Nipper logo.  Alex Magoun suggests this represents the 40th anniversary of the Victrola brand. The radio chassis appears complete with AM and 3 short wave bands.  The speaker is good and it has an interesting built in antenna.  The phono deck is not original but a replacement although it appears to be a late 1940's vintage unit.
My question is whether the NJARC would be interested in this unit for its museum?  I could bring it to the repair clinic in the Marconi Hotel where I would be willing to work on its restoration.  I can email a photo to anyone interested.  Nick Senker