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The radiola 60 was one of the first AC powered superhets, but the Radiola 17 (and Atwater Kent 37) predated it, they were AC powered TRF sets.. AK also had an even earlier unit with an "outboard" AC power supply.
One thing to watch for on these early radioas is the tuning wheel (pot metal pulley on the tuning cap) These were not dimensionally stable over time, some swell and crack. Slight problems cause the tuning cap plates to be off center, and in extreme cases rubbing can occur. If that is the case, you can (carefully) remove the wheel and file the boss slightly to correct it. The pin holding it on the shaft is tapered, so only comes out one direction.
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