02-12-2008, 06:31 PM
Hi all,
Just completed the restoration of a 46-427. The only electrical fault was an open resistor. Upon temporarily bridging the resistor with a known good resistor, the radio came alive with a rich, clear sound. The temporary resistor is a 1/4 watt resistor connected by means of jumper leads. I do not know the wattage rating of the original resistor, but looking at the size of it, it appears to be the same size as a 1watt modern resistor. The schematic / service manual does not give the wattage rating. Can I just go ahead and solder the 1/4 watt resistor in place or should I get a 1/2 or even a 1 watt resistor? The 1/4 watt resistor seems to work just fine but I have only had the radio running for 5-10 minutes at a time. The resistor did not seem to be unduly warm or hot to the touch after a few minutes. Welcome any suggestions.
Don
Just completed the restoration of a 46-427. The only electrical fault was an open resistor. Upon temporarily bridging the resistor with a known good resistor, the radio came alive with a rich, clear sound. The temporary resistor is a 1/4 watt resistor connected by means of jumper leads. I do not know the wattage rating of the original resistor, but looking at the size of it, it appears to be the same size as a 1watt modern resistor. The schematic / service manual does not give the wattage rating. Can I just go ahead and solder the 1/4 watt resistor in place or should I get a 1/2 or even a 1 watt resistor? The 1/4 watt resistor seems to work just fine but I have only had the radio running for 5-10 minutes at a time. The resistor did not seem to be unduly warm or hot to the touch after a few minutes. Welcome any suggestions.
Don
