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Static in volume control? - marcapra - 06-27-2010
I have a 1928 radio that was just rebuilt, but it still has excessive static. The repairman asked me to tap the tubes to see if that caused loud static, but it didn't. I discovered that touching or turning the volume control knob caused very loud static that continues for awhile even after I stop turning it. Any ideas as to what's wrong? Thanks.
Re: Static in volume control? - codefox1 - 06-28-2010
The control probably needs to be cleaned or replaced. I would suggest you use DeOxit or tuner cleaner. You have to get the stuff into the control for it to work. Then it needs to be rotated back and forth a few times with the power off. Let everything dry out for an hour or two before powering up again.