How is the best way to find out if a radio should have a cloth covered power cord or not? Is there reference material or a general date for the change. Did different brands of radios us different style or color of power cords?

Hi, Donald.

Sometimes, when you look under the chassis, you may find the remnants of the original power cord (with the replacement cord spliced onto it).

Another clue is to consider the date of the radio. My thinking is that cloth-covered cord disappeared in the late-1930s, certainly post-war. Others here may be able to provide a more precise date.

:How is the best way to find out if a radio should have a cloth covered power cord or not? Is there reference material or a general date for the change. Did different brands of radios us different style or color of power cords?

Donald: My personal observation is that cloth covered cord must have started to disappear in early to mid thirties. I collect things from the late 20's and 1930's. Most of the things I have bought from the 30's had rubber cords originally (and were usually in bad condition). Doug's suggestion to look for remnants of the old cord is also valid. Mark from Kalamazoo