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1933 Philco console above was the first Don restored. Now
sitting contentedly in his home, it greets him with music,
bringing a warm smile to his face and pleasure to his friends.
Another of his
console restorations is the 1947 Airline on the right and below.
Walking into his workshop, you're likely to find him flipping
the 78 rpm record on the phonograph below the short wave radio. Something about the sight of the stylus on the
spinning vinyl will always lift your spirits. And it sounds
simply great! |
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beautiful example...this time a Lang table model...and a glimpse of
salvaged tubes and a wonderful microphone that just looks like
the one to grab with authority!
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is quick to credit his brother, an electronics expert, and other
friends like Hershall and Bud who have given him old equipment over
the years. But if you knew Don and his generous spirit, you'd
not be surprised to discover that his antique radio restoration
projects all began with the repair of a radio for Richard, a
friend.
A highly valued
neighbor and friend to so many in Wimberley, Don is well known as the person
who'll spring to the help of anyone in need of mechanical
expertise. His largest contribution of all
may be the many hours he's given over the years to maintaining a
clean, reliable water supply system for several hundred families
in the community. He's also a ham radio operator and a member of
the Texas Antique Radio Club. We all love him and thank him for
sharing his radios with us!
Here
are some of Don's favorite antique radio links:
Texas
Antique Radio Club
Nostalgia
Air
Beginner's
Corner - Phil's Old Radios
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originally published in 2000, © 2000 VisitWimberley.com
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