[Joeztech]

Thank you all for the information you are providing and Brenda, thank you for the offer of the variac. Somewhere around here I have the article on how to build the bucking transformer I think. It was written by an amateur radio operator and he did not do a schematic of his design, just verbal and some drawings of parts and connections that way. I would have to study it a while and draw up a schematic for posterity. I think he used a RS filament transformer in the design. Of course such an item has its limits on power handling just like a variac. This particular radio is supposed to consume 110 watts of power from a 110-115VAC line.

Ah yes, the All-American-Five. They graced many a home in years past. Nearly every home had one, which was often combined with an electric alarm clock. We had a Westinghouse unit. I listened to The Lone Ranger, The Shadow, The Hornet, Fibber McGee and Molly and several other shows including The Eddie Cantor Show. We used to live near San Antonio and there were lots of country and western shows that I enjoyed on WOAI. WOAI is still on the air, but I have not been able to pick up that station here on other radios I have. Perhaps this one will do it.

I adjusted the push buttons for good stations in this area and plan to use the call sign inserts that Ron provided on this site. The escutcheon panel needs new felt on the backside and repainting of the front. At first I thought it just needed cleaning, but it actually has some rust that has managed to work its way up through the pain in several spots.

I received a confirmation that tubesandmore received my order and they will probably get it in the shipping process today. I really want to finish all the parts replacements in the chassis so I can start on the cabinet. Yesterday I cut a piece of pine to fit on the left side base area that brought it back up to the correct height and I managed to put some plastic feet on the bottom of the radio so that if I bring it inside the house it will not scratch the floors. My wife would not be happy with scratches! It has also made the radio much easier to move around in the barn.

Cheers!

Joe