[Arran]

Thanks Arran,

I've checked every resistor in the set and only two are within 10%. I will replace them all as well as rebuild the Bakelite blocks. tone control, replacing all caps with the exception of the mica caps.

Where do you find resistors for $0.05? JustRadios and TubesAndMore are around $0.45 each. Do you buy them by the boxcar load?

I would like to ask how I can get beyond just being a mechanic. I've studied up on basic electronics and understand resistance, capacitance, resonance, etc., went through an RCA radio course on disc, so I get the theory. But, I would really like to know why a certain resistor is where it is and what it does. I would like to look at a schematic and understand what all the components do and how everything ties together. I've restored a number of nice old radios mainly by recapping. I have a couple of cheap old tube radios that I could experiment on. I've also home-brewed some crystal and one tube broadcast and SW band radios. I may not be expressing this very well, but I hope you get my drift.

I would be happy to hear from anybody on this subject.

Thanks for replying to my resistor question.

lyle

Well for starters Mauser Electronics sells quite a variety, not sure why common 1/2 watt resistors would be $.45 each that is more in line with what a 1 watt or higher resistor would cost. I would also try WJOE.com and Bob's Old Radios and Radio Daze for comparisons but Mauser has the largest selection. Quite often a more local parts jobber would carry most of what you would need as well but the price would be higher although still not $.45 each.
Regards
Arran