Storing Antique Radios in Winter

[fixmeplease]

I would not wrap them with blankets cuz mice will use the blankets for nest material and I would not wrap in plastic as it will hold moisture in and stop air movement... But i would put something water proof over the tops of them. I would not be scared to put unrestored radios outdoors in buildings as you have to fix them anyways. Ive done far far worse and have been lucky. Most radios were stored in basements or garages before we got them. A wooden building will be far better than a tin one.

[decojoe67]

Originally Posted by fixmeplease

...Most radios were stored in basements or garages before we got them...

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Be aware though, back, say in the '80's, '30's/'40's radios were only around 50 years old or so and typically withstood attic/basement storage well. Now those same sets have another 40 years of aging on them. Putting these very old sets in unstable environments is risky.