02-17-2009, 07:23 PM
Hi Howard,
Hope you got my email reply.
The .1 @ 200 is generally replaced with the .1 uf @ 630volts. I wouldn't bother ordering it from Radio Shack. You might want to check one of the sites mentioned above, like Justradios.com. Make a list, and Dave will assemble a kit for you. I didn't need to replace the mica cap. Just restuffed the filter and the paper caps. One resistor was way high, I replaced that.
Your two line caps should be in the bakelite block. If you have a RP1-code (122).
I found I had the RP-1 code 123 which has only one .01uf line cap in the bakelite block. I haven't had a chance tonight to check the diagram for diagram for other changes between the two sets.
I did not see any marking telling me which series I had, but I will look later. Make sure you know which diagram to use.
I got mine to transmit fine, feeding audio in. I did use a transformer from the junk box to couple the audio to the leads that connect to the cartridge. But I will have to rebuild the cartridge, when I get a chance.
On the Radio Shack employees. I try to be gentle on them. Those young un's are someone's son or daughter in there, trying to make some money. They don't have a clue, that's obvious, but no reason to remind them of it.
I know it's frustrating to ask for a part, and you get the blank stare. Reverse the situation, and you are the young employee, and some older person comes in and asks you for a "bivet cluster, the one that is next to the boater shrew". You will have the "blank look" at first, but a good salesperson will say "I don't know what that is, but I will do my best to find out what it is, and get you one."
I have had a young salesman in Radio Shack say he's interested in tube equipment, and the "old school" electronics" . he actually knows what you are talking about. Or, they are eager to learn from you about.
Remember, these are young kids compared to us old farts, so when they give you that 'look' please try take it easy on them, and maybe a few words to help them understand what you are looking for.
JMO
Good luck with your player.
Gary.
Hope you got my email reply.
The .1 @ 200 is generally replaced with the .1 uf @ 630volts. I wouldn't bother ordering it from Radio Shack. You might want to check one of the sites mentioned above, like Justradios.com. Make a list, and Dave will assemble a kit for you. I didn't need to replace the mica cap. Just restuffed the filter and the paper caps. One resistor was way high, I replaced that.
Your two line caps should be in the bakelite block. If you have a RP1-code (122).
I found I had the RP-1 code 123 which has only one .01uf line cap in the bakelite block. I haven't had a chance tonight to check the diagram for diagram for other changes between the two sets.
I did not see any marking telling me which series I had, but I will look later. Make sure you know which diagram to use.
I got mine to transmit fine, feeding audio in. I did use a transformer from the junk box to couple the audio to the leads that connect to the cartridge. But I will have to rebuild the cartridge, when I get a chance.
On the Radio Shack employees. I try to be gentle on them. Those young un's are someone's son or daughter in there, trying to make some money. They don't have a clue, that's obvious, but no reason to remind them of it.
I know it's frustrating to ask for a part, and you get the blank stare. Reverse the situation, and you are the young employee, and some older person comes in and asks you for a "bivet cluster, the one that is next to the boater shrew". You will have the "blank look" at first, but a good salesperson will say "I don't know what that is, but I will do my best to find out what it is, and get you one."
I have had a young salesman in Radio Shack say he's interested in tube equipment, and the "old school" electronics" . he actually knows what you are talking about. Or, they are eager to learn from you about.
Remember, these are young kids compared to us old farts, so when they give you that 'look' please try take it easy on them, and maybe a few words to help them understand what you are looking for.
JMOGood luck with your player.
Gary.
