My Grandfather's Radio

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My Grandfather's Radio

TA Forbes
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05-27-2014, 08:32 PM

Strongly recommend you consider getting the electronics "freshened up."

If the power cord insulation is cracking, it is a problem waiting to happen.

Seventy year old electrolytic capacitors are prone to failure in a spectacular way, often taking your power transformer and other components with it.

Additionally, other capacitors go from B+ (HV) to ground, and if these fail, they can also take your power transformer and other components with it.

I am willing to bet that there is an Antique Radio Club located near where you are. There you will find nice folks who can help you with this project.

With modern components and, if necessary, replacement tubes, your set will SAFELY play better than ever.

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My Grandfather's Radio - by fdspokane - 01-11-2013, 09:45 PM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by Phlogiston - 01-11-2013, 10:19 PM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by chris25260880 - 01-12-2013, 12:41 AM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by codefox1 - 01-12-2013, 11:02 AM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by Phlogiston - 01-12-2013, 12:48 PM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by fdspokane - 01-12-2013, 04:38 PM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by DKinYORKpa - 01-14-2013, 09:17 PM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by fdspokane - 01-14-2013, 10:59 PM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by jerryhawthorne - 01-16-2013, 03:53 PM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by fdspokane - 01-16-2013, 05:20 PM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by TA Forbes - 01-16-2013, 09:47 PM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by fdspokane - 05-26-2014, 03:53 AM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by Phlogiston - 05-26-2014, 11:26 AM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by fdspokane - 05-26-2014, 11:34 AM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by TA Forbes - 05-27-2014, 08:32 PM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by PhilcoJohn - 05-28-2014, 07:33 PM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by nortonz - 05-27-2018, 12:13 AM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by OldRestorer - 05-27-2018, 08:29 AM

RE: My Grandfather's Radio - by Phlogiston - 05-27-2018, 09:35 AM

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