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Learavion P-10 A Radio - $115 (novato)
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LearavianModel P-10A Portable Radio Receiver105 - 125 VAC 50/60 Cycles, 105 - 125 VDC or Battery Pack (not included) "The new LEARAVIAN Model P-10A is a compact portable radio receiver employing six tubes in a highly sensitive superheterodyne circuit designed for reception in three bands - Marine Band - 2.0 to 5.5 MC - ship-to-shore commuications, Coast Guard weather reports, universal radio service for aircraft, U. S. Standard Time Signals, 2.5 to 5.0 MC shortwave broadcasts; Standard Broadcast Band - 550 to 1600 KC -entertainment, newscasts and weather information; Airways Band -200 to 400 KC -airport communication, weather reports via range stations and airways 4-course beacon signals (A/G)"
Offering this very unique and rare vintage Avian LEAR Learadio P10-A 3-Band Radio. Normally produced for private pilots. The 3-bands are: AM: for entertainment, Marine: for Shortwave time signals, and Airways: for longwave weather and navigation. The knobs work, the inside dial moves slow and off center. The outside shows some wear from vintage age and use. NOTE: This and other similar Lear models were produced by William "Bill" P. Lear. The company Lear Corp. started in Grand Rapids, Mi. around 1934. Lear then moved to Los Angeles in 1952. In 1960, Mr. Lear designed the first 8-track player. In 1962 he sold his interest in Lear, Inc and subsequently founded his new business for what we know today as LearJet. And, "now you know the rest of the story."
The knobs work, the inside dial moves . The outside shows some wear from vintage age and use. Tubes light up and AM bands can be picked up using the interior aerial.