[Michael Dennis]

Hi Ron,

I know what you mean about the big money for the black dial Zeniths. The 7-S-363 was a relative bargain at $75. All the pushbuttons and tabs that are usually broken or missing are present and intact. Cabinet not too bad, chassis pretty clean, speaker ditto. I've seen ones in far worse shape for more money. Incredible but there's a local guy with a restored 8-S-463 for $895! That's $45 more than a restored 12-S-265, to me a far more desireable radio, I know of, also, somewhat locally. I like a few Atwater Kents myself too. But Philcos and Zeniths are my all time favorites. My dad's old 42-1008 console sounded superb.

Thanks, Ron, for keeping Philco Phorum for us radio addicts. I'm glad the bench and this site are back up. I think this is a friendlier site than that alternative place. It seems that if you're not a big name reputation restoration guy or are not a member of some of the "cliques" over there, everyone except a newbie gets largely ignored. I feel that way anyhow. I don't feel neglected here at all. I hope your college studies go well. I'm finally working now after 1.5 years of being unemployed. The world looks a lot better to me now!

Best Regards,

Mike