08-09-2010, 02:30 PM
Hello Bill, and welcome.
Sorry to have to say this, but...this is why an old radio should never, ever be plugged in and turned on before, at a very minimum, the electrolytic capacitors have been replaced.
http://www.philcoradio.com/tech/plugin.htm
http://www.antiqueradio.org/powerup.htm
How do you know the old electrolytic can is still good?
If it's 60-70 + years old, and you intend to play the radio...it needs to be replaced, along with all of the paper and electrolytic capacitors, if you want your radio to be reliable and safe.
Believe me, I am not trying to be mean; only helpful. I hope you will accept this in the spirit of helpfulness in which it is intended.
Sorry to have to say this, but...this is why an old radio should never, ever be plugged in and turned on before, at a very minimum, the electrolytic capacitors have been replaced.
http://www.philcoradio.com/tech/plugin.htm
http://www.antiqueradio.org/powerup.htm
How do you know the old electrolytic can is still good?
If it's 60-70 + years old, and you intend to play the radio...it needs to be replaced, along with all of the paper and electrolytic capacitors, if you want your radio to be reliable and safe.
Believe me, I am not trying to be mean; only helpful. I hope you will accept this in the spirit of helpfulness in which it is intended.
--
Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
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