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RE: 41-608 no radio stations - Radioroslyn - 12-19-2019

Methinks you need to replace the choke to supply the hv to the osc section. Let me see what I can find out abt it.

RE: 41-608 no radio stations - Radioroslyn - 12-19-2019

Well the generally consensus is that it should be abt 3Mh. I have some 2.5Mh jobs but the current rating is much higher than what you need and physically they're fairly large. Can you take a pic of the one that's in there now?

RE: 41-608 no radio stations - Derek38 - 12-20-2019

Here is the choke and at the bottom of the tube is the resistor that should read 33000 but reads 46000.

RE: 41-608 no radio stations - Derek38 - 12-20-2019

Well I can't get a photo to upload but the choke is about an inch long black with a green mark.

RE: 41-608 no radio stations - Derek38 - 12-20-2019

I found a choke on Ebay that is  2.5mh RF Choke 0.17amp 24 ohm and about the same size. 4 of them for 25 dollars

RE: 41-608 no radio stations - Derek38 - 12-30-2019

The choke arrived today. After replacing most of the resistors and installing the new choke I have full am reception including WSM Nashville! Just need a better antenna for better reception. Thanks for all the help with THIS radio. There will be more when I find them.

RE: 41-608 no radio stations - Derek38 - 12-30-2019

Now to refinish the cabinet.

RE: 41-608 no radio stations - Radioroslyn - 12-30-2019

Glad to hear you got it working , it's easy when you know how. Icon_angel You might want to wire in a 1amp fuse into the ac circuit for safety.

RE: 41-608 no radio stations - Derek38 - 12-30-2019

Thanks for you help I don't think that I could have done this without your help. My aunt and uncle will really enjoy seeing it work again.