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46-1209 - where to start for a newbie
#1

Hi,
I just recently purchased a pristine looking 46-1209 that produces no sound (which I knew before purchasing). I know nothing about vintage radios, I really only bought it because of the condition, looks, and price. It was apparently working for the party I purchased it from until they brought it home and plugged it in. The turntable works, it powers on and the tubes light/warm up except for the tube slot labeled as V2 7H7 1st I.F. (part of the amp section?) The preset buttons don't seem to work either, which I assume also switch the input to the amp from phono to radio.
The two most obvious (to me) causes seem to be either the button switch or the tube, but I wanted to ask the group a few questions on how to proceed:
1. Sould I even power it on ( I read this was bad Icon_smile ) without it being checked over by someone competent, i.e. not me?
2. Is there an easy solution/check I could perform given the above issues?
3. Should I even bother, or just use it as decorative furniture?
4. Do you know of anyone in the Portland, Oregon area that might be of help?
Thanks so much,
Eric
#2

You could try contacting a member of the Northwest Vintage Radio Society. Their web site is http://nwvrs.org/

Kind regards,
Terry
http://home.comcast.net/~suptjud/
"Life is simpler when you plow around the stump."
#3

Thanks!
#4

Hi Eric,

Terry's suggestion is a good one. In addition to the NorthWest Vintage Radio Society, other clubs active in your area include:

California Historical Radio Society (CHRS)
Puget Sound Antique Radio Association (PSARA)
Radio Enthusiasts of Puget Sound (REPS)

Contact information for all of the above can be found by clicking on "Radio Club List" on the home page of Antique Radio Classified http://www.antiqueradio.com

Hope this helps.
Poston




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