07-14-2011, 12:39 PM
First let me say I've been a lurker her for awhile and this is my first post. Ron, Chuck, and the rest of you have helped me more than you'll ever know and I want to thank you.
I've been into this radio restoration thing for about a year now, all table models, with very good results. Ran across my first console, a 39-116 and was able to pick it up for 45 bucks.
It needs some veneer work, but the electrical looks complete and in very good shape. No magic remote, didn't know there was such a thing until researching after the buy.
Needless to say I'm am all beside myself.
What I want to ask is, although I've been an industrial electrician; automation and PLC's, for about 12 years, all this tube and RF technology is still new to me. I want to dig right in but maybe I should wait and try to learn more. What do you guys think? Also what do you think my chances are of acquiring a magic remote? I've been toying with the idea of building a modern version. What are your thoughts?
Thanks again for all your help.
I've been into this radio restoration thing for about a year now, all table models, with very good results. Ran across my first console, a 39-116 and was able to pick it up for 45 bucks.
It needs some veneer work, but the electrical looks complete and in very good shape. No magic remote, didn't know there was such a thing until researching after the buy.
Needless to say I'm am all beside myself.
What I want to ask is, although I've been an industrial electrician; automation and PLC's, for about 12 years, all this tube and RF technology is still new to me. I want to dig right in but maybe I should wait and try to learn more. What do you guys think? Also what do you think my chances are of acquiring a magic remote? I've been toying with the idea of building a modern version. What are your thoughts?
Thanks again for all your help.
