Hi, this is slightly OT because I know this is mainly a tube radio group (I love old tube radios, too!) but I figure someone here might be able to help me out....
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Peter Hadgraft
peterhadgraft
Apr 27, 2010 10:05 pm
I suspect an electrolytic capacitor has dried out and gone low in value. This looks (sounds?) like motor-boating, just like we used to get with valve radios,...
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john@...
johng8seq
Apr 28, 2010 7:40 am
"Motor Boating" is common with transistorized portable radios ( especially older ones) without faulty capacitors. It is (usually) caused by a run down, old...
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nuttenschleuder
Apr 28, 2010 12:11 pm
People should use a variac to bring up an old radio to full power over time when they have electrolytic caps. When the dielectric breaks down it becomes a...
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Casey Jones
casey71767
May 5, 2010 5:37 am
HI,I HAVE A SMALL COLLECTION OF OLD TV'S & RADIO'S THAT I NEED TO GET RID OF. I WILL GIVE A SHORT DISCRIPTION OF EACH ITEM AND THREE PICTURES OF EACH ITEM.I...
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N2ZHS
qrpme
May 16, 2010 1:51 am
Hi all, I picked up a Hayes radio the other day - no tubes or cabinet. I couldn't resist when I saw the variable caps it uses. When viewed from the rear, the...
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michael.baseman
May 23, 2010 11:36 pm
I am restoring a Zenith cube, and am having troubling figuring out value for capacitor c2. I've checked all available schematics, but they are...
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paw_paw_nate
Sep 9, 2010 8:39 pm
I need manuals F/BK model 177 VTVM and Model 290 Meters if anyone has a copy Thanks Paw Paw...
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Prado.au
prado_radio
Sep 10, 2010 5:21 am
Hi, You will find some info on the Model 290 here... http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/b&k/290/ Cheers ... From: paw_paw_nate To: radiocollectors@yahoogroups.com...
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bouiibouche
bouiibouche@...
Sep 29, 2010 2:05 pm
has anyone seen a 1948 Delco radio. It is a portable tube type. AC/DC. comes in a leather binder and handle. The model is R-1410. I have searched but have not...
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NORMAN LEAL
normrleal
Sep 29, 2010 3:03 pm
Hi  Don't have a picture but here is the circuit: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel/618/M0022618.pdf Norm ________________________________ From:...
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Mike Landon
melmikelandon
Sep 29, 2010 6:26 pm
My wife has a Delco R-1408/1409 Sam's Photofact on sale on e-bay. Looking at the picture there may be a handle on top? It is kind of tall. Don't know the ...
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casey71767@...
casey71767
Oct 11, 2010 7:47 pm
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RC
nsuteam
Oct 12, 2010 5:12 am
A friend of mine said it was possible to restore an old radio chassis to look exactly like an original. I am really questioning that. Where would one get...
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barry davies
hotsparks38
Oct 12, 2010 5:52 am
Hi Randy, Yes, I reckon you are quite correct in your assumption re restoring the radios to pre-sale or new old stock condition as is the one you've shown...
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RandyC
nsuteam
Oct 12, 2010 6:30 am
Off topic but OLD cars that are in extremely nice original condition are gaining tremendously in value. Some have sold for almost restored car prices and few...
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RandyC
nsuteam
Oct 12, 2010 7:05 am
The photo's in the links I posted did not show the light bulb. Here is link to that photo. http://tinyurl.com/2cmyq9y What is the purpose of having a light...
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keith beesley
keith1226
Oct 12, 2010 7:07 am
Your GE is indeed a rare specimen, Randy. Honestly, I've never seen a set of that vintage that was still so shiny and new-looking. I can see the challenge of...
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RandyC
nsuteam
Oct 12, 2010 7:49 am
I have three of these - been packed away for many years. They require a long external antenna. Quite interesting radios if you research the history of them....
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slow2build
Oct 22, 2010 8:53 pm
Hello, I'm new to this group and would like to find out about this BIG OLD radio. Does it have much collector value? I found it at a thrift store here in...
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Greg Nagy
ganagy56
Oct 22, 2010 9:08 pm
The Clarion AC 53 is a nice old Radio 8 tubes it has a pair of 45's for the output that if they check ok are worth good money it is from 1929 it has 3 # 24...
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slow2build
Oct 23, 2010 12:53 pm
Thanks Greg, what is Riders #1? Another thing I found was a broken socket for one of the 45 output tubes. Can these be found anywhere? I guess I could drill...
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Greg Nagy
ganagy56
Oct 23, 2010 1:23 pm
Jeff, here is a link to Nostalgiaair. this is a direct link to the ac53 the index is found at www.nostalgiaair.org John Rider published a set of service...
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Nigel
crystalset1
Oct 25, 2010 10:01 am
I have a Clough-Brengle type 225 valve tester. Does anyone have any info on this instrument, especially a circuit diagram?So far I have found no reference to...
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Old Time Radio Fans
info@...
Oct 29, 2010 3:40 pm
Hello, this is Kenny from OldTimeRadioFans.com I just wanted to let you know that I have added new shows to the website! You will find them on my "New Shows"...
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igorsharickins
igorsharickins@...
Nov 19, 2010 8:51 am
HI. I have bought receiver Realistic DX-440 on eBay. Has repaired audio power amplifier, has replaced electrolytic capacitors. But SCAN does not work on ÀÌ.I...
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Mandy Dowling
mailer@...
Dec 8, 2010 11:11 am
Please send me your latest list of excess/obsolete electronic components and I’ll endeavour to get my bid to you by the end of this week. Remember we are...
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Johnny B
johnnyb1954
Dec 18, 2010 8:21 pm
I'd like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Regards John Australia...
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Bill Mcgroom
billsradios
Dec 19, 2010 5:59 pm
Thanks John and from the home of the king of rock and roll a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Tennessee Bill ... From: Johnny B...
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Riley Locke
rillli
Dec 20, 2010 3:36 pm
Merry Christmas to all ________________________________ From: Bill Mcgroom <radioman88@...> To: radiocollectors@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, December 19,...
