The result is a functional and unusual device, which is probably better suited than the original to a 2019 in which AM radio is in decline. If you think of a high-end set like this Philco as being ...

Clearly a labor of love, [SolomonZaraa]’s two-year effort guts the radio but still manages to pay homage to the original beauty of the 1939 vintage Philco 39-80 “tombstone” portable AM radio.

An electronically restored vintage 1940s Philco wooden tabletop tube radio showcasing an unusual design with a sloping front panel. This radio tunes three bands: AM broadcast, police, and shortwave.