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Antique Radio Valve & Cabinet Inventory

Keep the identity of a vintage radio cabinet together with its visible valve positions and markings. Record what is present, what is documented, and what remains uncertain without removing components or treating a valve code as proof of compatibility.

Valve position ledgerCabinet condition recordExportable service context

Radio cabinet identity

Collection / inventory numberMaker / brand as observedModel / serial as observedRecord dateCabinet material / finishObserved stateCabinet, dial, grille and label observations

Valve position inventory

Add one row per socket/position or loose valve, and state which it is. Use “not read” when markings are inaccessible. This is a record, not a replacement chart or service instruction.

Inventory summary

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Add observed positions. Avoid describing anything as tested unless that is documented by a qualified technician.

Copy-ready inventory

Your radio and valve ledger will appear here.

Safe documentation boundary

Vintage radios can contain hazardous voltages and components that retain charge. This page does not authorize powering, testing, removing, cleaning or replacing a valve. Do not open a chassis or handle internal electronics for the purpose of completing this record.

For service: provide your inventory export and photos to a technician experienced with vintage radio equipment. Diagnosis and electrical work require qualified professional assessment.

What to capture for each valve

Position: use an existing schematic or technician-provided designation; mark your source.
Identity: transcribe visible letters and numbers exactly, including suffixes.
Presence: note present, missing, loose, or position unknown.
Basis: mark observed in place, loose in cabinet, listed in paperwork, or technician-reported.
Condition: describe only visible state; do not infer operation or test results.

Recent auction cataloguing context

A 30 October 2026 auction listing for a valve-powered Radio LL set records a maker's patent plaque and an overall length alongside the object description. Those are the kinds of externally documented identity and cabinet details that can help distinguish one radio record from another. The listing does not establish electrical function, valve complement or safe operating condition.

Search themes such as antique radio valve inventory, vintage radio cabinet record and radio valve position log reflect this tool's documentation focus; it is not a schematic lookup or service guide.

Inventory FAQ

Can a matching valve code prove the radio is complete?

No. Completeness depends on the exact model and documentation. This ledger counts your entries and flags unknown positions; it does not validate a complement.

Should I pull a valve to read its label?

No. The tool does not advise removal. Record it as unreadable or have a qualified technician inspect it.

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