http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/feed/? Latest topics Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:24:37 GMT 10 http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/keith6989/CROSLEYALMOSTDUNE004-2.jpg http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/feed/? http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/new-member-looking-t621.htm narrowfarm Hello i am a new member.I am a RF technician in electronics and i am looking for a n antique radio in a wood case with a tunning eye. Any idea on the make and model that would be good and to fine parts availability? thanks john Antique Radios Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:38:31 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/new-member-looking-t621.htm#3731 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/new-member-looking-t621.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/tube-audio-oscillator-troubleshooting-t630.htm 6stringer I have a Heathkit A0-1 Audio Oscillator that my father built in the '50s, I replaced the caps and cleaned up the switch contacts and it seems to work ok except the sine wave shows some distortion on a scope. I am a beginner and have no idea about how to troubleshoot this circuit to find the trouble. I've searched the internet and can only find info on how to use the audio oscillator as a troubleshooting tool, nothing on how to trouble shoot a tube audio oscillator. Thanks in advance for any ... Test Equipment Discussion Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:24:37 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/tube-audio-oscillator-troubleshooting-t630.htm#3773 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/tube-audio-oscillator-troubleshooting-t630.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/forum-issues-administration-f22/lack-of-postings-here-t572.htm Bill Cahill I have been noticing a lack of postings on radios, tv's, etc... in the forums here.I urge everybody to start posting here. This is not competitor for other forums such as ARF, but, meant as a good supplement. I have heard some great ideas from one of our members on some postings he intends to make in the hopefully near future. We may even add a new forum to the list.I'm thinking that one over right now. We have more serverr space now, so, no worries there, at present. Hope to hear from ... Forum issues & Administration Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:51:13 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/forum-issues-administration-f22/lack-of-postings-here-t572.htm#3522 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/forum-issues-administration-f22/lack-of-postings-here-t572.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/cabinet-restoration-f14/bakelite-polishing-t479.htm bill57 Looking for advice on a method that works to polish up brown bakelite. Picked up a G.E. 115 today in great shape but case is dull. Tried various methods such as rubbing compound, then Mequires products(glaze, scratch remover, wax) Even wet sanded with 2000 grit first but still can't get shine back. Actually has a milky look to it on the top so I would say over the years it has been sitting in the sun. Also tried the Brasso on it as I read somewhere to try that. The only thing I haven't done is ... Cabinet restoration Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:29:48 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/cabinet-restoration-f14/bakelite-polishing-t479.htm#2865 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/cabinet-restoration-f14/bakelite-polishing-t479.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/tubes-t629.htm pacha 73 Also many other parts for the guys who like to build or repair their own gear.
Pacha in Nova Scotia Can.]]> The Swap Meet Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:51:50 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/tubes-t629.htm#3766 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/tubes-t629.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/jackson-642-t567.htm signalcorpsoperator I am purchasing a Jackson 642 multimeter from the 40's, and I wish to know more about it. I have only recently discovered that Jackson was, to the best of my knowledge, a somewhat large manufacturer of test gear in the 40's and 50's. Any manuals or schematics for this unit would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,......Tom]]> Test Equipment Discussion Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:45:40 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/jackson-642-t567.htm#3486 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/jackson-642-t567.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/anyone-want-to-see-a-teaser-pdf-from-antique-radio-classifieds-t627.htm Resistance is Futile This isn't a classified ad, just an info suggestion for reading Radio happenings, in other clubs.
Click Here]]> Antique Radios Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:04:59 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/anyone-want-to-see-a-teaser-pdf-from-antique-radio-classifieds-t627.htm#3756 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/anyone-want-to-see-a-teaser-pdf-from-antique-radio-classifieds-t627.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/cheap-signal-tracing-for-troubleshooting-radios-t628.htm Resistance is Futile Don't have a signal tracer? You can make one! If you have a pair (or single) high impedance headphone set, you could use it, with a small signal diode and a capacitor for safety as a signal tracer. You will need to do some measurments in order for the assembly to fit inside the New pen probe. You can use the barrel of a BIC ink pen or other brand that has no metal. Its all plastic, which would insulate you from shock. If you have an old RS232 plug, there are a number of pins that ... Tutorial and Electronics Tips Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:32:25 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/cheap-signal-tracing-for-troubleshooting-radios-t628.htm#3762 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/cheap-signal-tracing-for-troubleshooting-radios-t628.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/motorola-56x14ba-t623.htm regent Have a Motorola 56x14ba that has some audio from the speaker, but no stations are received. All the electrolytic and paper caps have been replaced and 5 of the six tubes have been swapped with known good ones. The IF, oscillator, and antenna test ok. It has the old dog bone style resistors and some are out of tolerance (over 20%). Some restorers automatically replace all of these because they drift, others only replace the out of tolerance resistors. These need to be replaced before voltage ... Antique Radios Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:58:01 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/motorola-56x14ba-t623.htm#3734 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/motorola-56x14ba-t623.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/work-coming-along-in-shop-t625.htm Bill Cahill I've now moved the workbench about two feet, and, re setting it up. Have a long way to go, but, I'm getting there.
I'll post pictures as I'm making more progress.
Bill Cahill]]> The Clubhouse Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:32:38 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/work-coming-along-in-shop-t625.htm#3744 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/work-coming-along-in-shop-t625.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/caps-for-resistance-line-cords-t214.htm Where did I put that... For some time now I've been reading about how you can replace resistance line cords or ballast tubes with capacitors. I am at a loss to figure out just what type of cap to use, with or without a diode or extra resistor and if the cap should be film, oil-filled, a motor starter type, etc. Currently I am using a small box at the end of a very short, heavy-duty extension cord that contains a few power resistors, an on/off switch, an "in use" light, a recepticle and a dial-type switch ... Electrical restoration Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:38:09 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/caps-for-resistance-line-cords-t214.htm#1085 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/caps-for-resistance-line-cords-t214.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/your-first-radio-t524.htm Eliot Ness Just as the title says, I thought it might be interesting to share memories of the first radio that got you started collecting. I'm going to mention two, because the first one is a mystery. I first saw it at a flea market held at a drive-in movie lot. I'd like to say it was a 1938 Zenith, and it might have been, but all I remember is it was a grand looking console radio with a huge speaker and they wanted $25 for it. By the time I rode my bike home, borrowed the money and talked one of ... The Clubhouse Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:08:51 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/your-first-radio-t524.htm#3180 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/your-first-radio-t524.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/unbelievable-t626.htm music in a bottle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXE2U3TDZwM]]> The Clubhouse Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:57:04 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/unbelievable-t626.htm#3748 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/unbelievable-t626.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/need-help-in-identifying-a-victory-radio-corp-radio-t622.htm noveltyradio.com Thanks!

]]> Antique Radios Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:26:59 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/need-help-in-identifying-a-victory-radio-corp-radio-t622.htm#3732 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/need-help-in-identifying-a-victory-radio-corp-radio-t622.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/new-member-philco-has-low-volume-t620.htm regent Philco PT-25 has low volume. Turing the volume control does vary the level. All the tubular caps have been replaced and resistor values are in range. The tubes have been swapped out with no change in volume. The set pulls in many stations, but the volume is low. Some times after it warms up the volume returns to normal. There are some mica caps that have not been changed. Antique Radios Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:32:08 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/new-member-philco-has-low-volume-t620.htm#3728 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/new-member-philco-has-low-volume-t620.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/zenith-t575w-t619.htm fredyair Hi everybody, I'm new to this forum, this Zenith radio is my third old tube radio in my collection, the previous ones are a Sentinel and a Town Crier, both only needed outside restoration but this Zenith, even though is working, has a strong hum at any sound volume, my best guess is a problem with the electrolytic capacitor in the power supply, but before opening up the guts I wanted to have an expert opinion! So here it is: What could be the most probable cause for a constant hum coming ... Electrical restoration Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:30:42 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/zenith-t575w-t619.htm#3724 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/zenith-t575w-t619.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/just-won-this-gem-on-ebay-t618.htm Bill Cahill http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-RCA-VICTOR-TELEVISION-RED-MODEL-8-PT-7010_W0QQitemZ330367290035QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Electronics_R2?hash=item4ceb6ccab3

Trying to get total from seller now with insurance.
Bill Cahill]]> Antique Television Discussion Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:37:15 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/just-won-this-gem-on-ebay-t618.htm#3723 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/just-won-this-gem-on-ebay-t618.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/tutoring-websited-idea-t179.htm RetroTronics Ok so here is an idea I am working on for my website. Olds, if you want to give this a try then by all means, go ahead. It will build your website skills! What I am doing/planning is taking several radios, say a common bakelite AA5, and maybe a Philco cathedral of some sort and start out with a simple photo of the radio. From there we take the chassis out. (here comes the fun) With the photo of the chassis we can make an image map. In other words as you put your mouse over each component ... Electrical restoration Fri, 02 May 2008 22:06:15 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/tutoring-websited-idea-t179.htm#888 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/tutoring-websited-idea-t179.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/my-new-toy-arrived-t237.htm Bill Cahill A 1949 Bendix 10" table model tv in a mahogany case. Isn't it a beuty? Here are two pix after cleaning it, and, replacing one of the missing knobs. And, Isn't it a beuty?? I like the rounded edges, and, the four square feet with heavy felt pads. It's in the line up afterr other repairs are finnished. I traded a forum member a Hickock tube tester to get this gem..... It has the original back cover. The dealer that sold it on ebay had it plugged in. It actually showed ... Antique Television Discussion Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:31:39 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/my-new-toy-arrived-t237.htm#1222 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/my-new-toy-arrived-t237.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/who-knows-something-about-such-receiver-t616.htm Mihail-1 http://s11.radikal.ru/i184/0909/92/f5d21f7923a4.jpg
Can someone consult?
How many in your opinion can he cost in such kind?
On an analogical forum did not identify.]]> The Clubhouse Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:30:50 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/who-knows-something-about-such-receiver-t616.htm#3717 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/who-knows-something-about-such-receiver-t616.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/wanted-radiola-parts-t615.htm Ron in Radio Heaven to complete the restoration of a couple of sets.
I need the chassis and panel for a DA, plus some binding
post caps and rheostat knob. Most important are 2 original audio transformers,
does not matter if they are good or not.

Please check your junk boxes.


73, Ron w4ron]]> The Swap Meet Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:28:35 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/wanted-radiola-parts-t615.htm#3716 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/wanted-radiola-parts-t615.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/crosley-model-515-low-volume-t614.htm Wcirco I recently picked up a half way decent Crosley fiver model 515. The field coil checked open, so I pulled the paper away to find very corroded connections. I cut those, unwound 1 turn from each end of the coil and soldered it to 2 new peices of wire. I checked the coil again and it checked at 3k, is this correct? It seems a little high. The Radio picks up some signal, not very loudly nor clearly. It sounds distorted. Not bad paper cap distorted, more like it is in the speaker. Any suggestions? Thanks. Electrical restoration Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:11:05 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/crosley-model-515-low-volume-t614.htm#3714 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/crosley-model-515-low-volume-t614.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/motorola-6y-ca-1937-problem-t603.htm mushroombrew I acquired a Motorola 6y radio with the typical loud 60hz hum a while back. It used to belong to my grandmother and I remember that it used to work perfectly about 15 years ago. Once I opened it up I found a mess of incorrect modern capacitors used in combination with the old electrolytics. So I removed the improvised "repairs" and rebuilt the power supply stage with correct value electrolytics using the schematic as a guide. Problem is now that I get no audio except for a very very ... Electrical restoration Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:00:24 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/motorola-6y-ca-1937-problem-t603.htm#3667 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/motorola-6y-ca-1937-problem-t603.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/grundig-t612.htm Onias Hello everyone. I have a grundig radio and I have some problems I would like to sort out. First is I can only pick up one station on FM with a large antena. The next is a hummmm when I turn the radio on. I believe that is the capacitators right ? And where can I get them ? Thank you for any help. Antique Radios Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:35:58 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/grundig-t612.htm#3700 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/grundig-t612.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/sale-spotting-f7/craigs-list-atl-t613.htm DannyG For crying out loud, what do these people think they have here? Only $375.00 for a common as dirt Philco floor monster. People are just nutty. Or am I just being an old grump? http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/atq/1362089436.html Sale Spotting Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:46:11 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/sale-spotting-f7/craigs-list-atl-t613.htm#3711 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/sale-spotting-f7/craigs-list-atl-t613.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/electronic-symbols-online-t611.htm Resistance is Futile http://www.hobbyprojects.com/schematics_circuits_symbols.html]]> Tutorial and Electronics Tips Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:03:57 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/electronic-symbols-online-t611.htm#3697 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/electronic-symbols-online-t611.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/wtb-dial-pointer-zen-5s29-t610.htm DannyG [url=http://radioatticarchives.com/radio.htm?radio=7584[/url]
I know I'm reaching for straws but I've got nothing to loose.
Don't say no little man....Be optimistic ]]> The Swap Meet Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:27:09 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/wtb-dial-pointer-zen-5s29-t610.htm#3696 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/wtb-dial-pointer-zen-5s29-t610.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/hello-new-to-this-forumfound-my-great-grandfathers-zenith-b835epics-t609.htm redsoxvw As the title states Im new here, and I was given my great grandfathers favorite table radio....Its a Zenith B835E, it does power up and work, could use some touching up ( cloth tears, maybe refinish the cabinet)......I would like to restore it to better then new condition . I figure Id ask on here for some pointers before I did something to remove from the value of this one. I plan on keeping it until Im in the dirt LOL (at 32 it might be a while KNOCK ON WOOD), Then someone else can take ... Antique Radios Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:58:01 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/hello-new-to-this-forumfound-my-great-grandfathers-zenith-b835epics-t609.htm#3689 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/hello-new-to-this-forumfound-my-great-grandfathers-zenith-b835epics-t609.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/carbon-composition-versus-carbon-film-resistors-t557.htm nunu
Can I replace them with the newer carbon film type without compromising the performance?

Thanks.]]> Test Equipment Discussion Sat, 16 May 2009 02:15:47 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/carbon-composition-versus-carbon-film-resistors-t557.htm#3409 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/carbon-composition-versus-carbon-film-resistors-t557.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/philco-predicta-crt-tester-t607.htm Tarpawns Hi guys Looking for a recommendation for a used CRT tester to test the CRT's on two Predictas I own. A 17 inch and Predicta Holiday. Don't need it for anything else just possibly for any 50's era ones. And since my budget is tight at the moment "Cheap is good" And if that 17 inch CRT tests good and the repair pans out I'll possibly need a screen cover as well. Right now however I'm concentrating on a CRT tester. I'll post this on ARF as well. Not going to buy ... Antique Television Discussion Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:56:47 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/philco-predicta-crt-tester-t607.htm#3684 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/philco-predicta-crt-tester-t607.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/hi-i-m-new-to-the-forum-t608.htm RustyFuryIII I recently picked up at a yard sale a Zenith Model T350, Chassis 7M07 tube radio. My first foray into the tube radio world. My goal is to someday own a '50s or '60s era, RCA Victrola monorual record player. Can't remember the exact year of my mothers player, but I'll notice it when I see it. Baby steps first though... Back to the radio, on the bottom of the radio is a piece of paper that says... Patented in Canada by Zenith Radio Corporation in one of the following years 1946, 1949, 1950, ... Antique Radios Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:29:53 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/hi-i-m-new-to-the-forum-t608.htm#3685 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/hi-i-m-new-to-the-forum-t608.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/cabinet-restoration-f14/frankenradio-t605.htm butch

here is original cabinet

]]> Cabinet restoration Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:02:10 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/cabinet-restoration-f14/frankenradio-t605.htm#3680 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/cabinet-restoration-f14/frankenradio-t605.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/wtb-1950s-plastic-radios-t606.htm PHILCOD595 I cant get enough on ebay! looking for atomic style radios to buy. top 2 models wanted are the philco D595 and admiral model 290 clock radio. they need not work electronically, but must have no chips or cracks in the case. i have 2 dozen pictures of models i am looking to buy. thanks The Swap Meet Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:21:22 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/wtb-1950s-plastic-radios-t606.htm#3681 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/wtb-1950s-plastic-radios-t606.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/couple-of-questions-t604.htm mushroombrew This doesn't relate to my previous post, so I started a new one. Firstly, I've been going to the schematics quite a bit for the Moto 6y radio, and I'm a little confused. There are many resistors on it that for instance say "470MOhm". I would [i]assume that means "megohms", but the resistor color codes and ohm meter read out to be Kilohms. What terminology are they using to come up with that? Reason I ask is that this radio is a family heirloom and I dont want to mess ... Electrical restoration Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:05:54 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/couple-of-questions-t604.htm#3675 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/couple-of-questions-t604.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/what-gage-wire-in-old-radios-t592.htm ecarfar
Thanks]]> Electrical restoration Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:11:15 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/what-gage-wire-in-old-radios-t592.htm#3621 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/what-gage-wire-in-old-radios-t592.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/cool-4-tube-alarm-clock-t562.htm bowfin I found this in a garage with a RCA 100A speaker also. Kinda different 4 tube set by Telechron. http://www.nostalgiaair.org/Resources/792/M0021792.htm Not quite done with it yet. The case polised up sweeeeet. Knobs look new. I'll have to put the cap can back on it, I didn't stuff it. Early model used a 35z5. Now if only i had a 50L6gt. The one that came with it is bad and i don't have any. Oh btw i put my finger through the speaker...LOL DIRTY CLEAN _____________ david Antique Radios Fri, 22 May 2009 13:03:48 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/cool-4-tube-alarm-clock-t562.htm#3454 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/cool-4-tube-alarm-clock-t562.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/wellsummer-is-almost-over-t601.htm bill alexander We have had a routine summer here.SE Mich..some hot days some rainey, some cool mostly overcast days etc..Have not gotten all the Projects done..always seemed to run out of time..to many distractions..with this new Administration,,OMG could I start a Rant On all the Crap that has been going on...Its hard to stay focused..when your bombarded with a24/7 news cycle...I am sure this all will come to a head..when congress gets back to work...I hope these lefty-Dem-Wits get their(collective) ... The Clubhouse Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:33:22 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/wellsummer-is-almost-over-t601.htm#3660 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/wellsummer-is-almost-over-t601.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/are-there-any-other-bcb-dxer-s-out-there-t368.htm Timaaay! My interest in radio began as a boy in the 1960's when I found that I could receive far away radio stations at night. I went to the local library (remember the Dewey Decimal System?) and got some books on antennas. I built two directional loop antennas and connected them to an RCA tube radio that my grandfather gave me. I used that radio for years to DX the AM band. There were many challenges with noise in an apartment in NYC. Years later I moved to New Jersey and lived within 5 miles of about ... The Clubhouse Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:42:26 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/are-there-any-other-bcb-dxer-s-out-there-t368.htm#2077 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/are-there-any-other-bcb-dxer-s-out-there-t368.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/welcome-aboard-f23/hello-everyone-t602.htm DannyG I've been restoring old radio's for a few years now. Boy, yes it's been a few years and I have learned so much in these few years that I amaze myself sometimes. Currently working on an Admiral (Continental Radio Corp) model 6W. Great old beast I picked up from ebay. That's where I get most of my old radios. I decided to join this forum when I spotted the newest addition to your family Bill. My house is full of dogs too. I have 5 at the moment. Pit's hold a special place in my heart because ... Welcome aboard Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:33:27 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/welcome-aboard-f23/hello-everyone-t602.htm#3662 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/welcome-aboard-f23/hello-everyone-t602.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/free-schematics-on-line-t599.htm Resistance is Futile Try these Links. You really need a high-speed connection. For Riders Manuals: http://hertzmail.com/Riders-vols/ For Beitmans Manuals: http://www.schmarder.com/radios/beitmans/index.htm To download these the easiest way is to use a down loader program such as Orbit (FREE) All you do is right click in Orbit and use the selection-"Download Selected by Orbit" then click by checking each box of the files you want. It will take some time as most files are from about ... Tutorial and Electronics Tips Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:43:33 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/free-schematics-on-line-t599.htm#3651 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/free-schematics-on-line-t599.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/phonograph-record-discussion-f12/rca-s-record-player-lineup-for-1958-t596.htm moses_007 This color brochure came with my newly acquired RCA Victor SHF-6 (Mark VI) New Orthophonic record player. It shows all of RCA's models for 1958. Phonograph & Record Discussion Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:19:20 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/phonograph-record-discussion-f12/rca-s-record-player-lineup-for-1958-t596.htm#3638 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/phonograph-record-discussion-f12/rca-s-record-player-lineup-for-1958-t596.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/phonograph-record-discussion-f12/western-auto-truetone-phonograph-t600.htm BMBPOPE I have an original Western Auto Truetone Stereo Phonograph. My parents bought this new for me as a little girl. I have looked everywhere for info on this, but found nothing but the user manuals, which I have. Does anyone know if this is worth anything as a collectors item? I have not tried to see if it still works, but it's in imaculate condition, still with stickers and tags. I used it when I was a teen ager in the early 70's. Hate to give it to Goodwill without asking. Thanks for any ... Phonograph & Record Discussion Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:54:22 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/phonograph-record-discussion-f12/western-auto-truetone-phonograph-t600.htm#3654 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/phonograph-record-discussion-f12/western-auto-truetone-phonograph-t600.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/sw-communications-equipment-f24/others-who-have-owned-used-unelco-sw-t598.htm dxace1 at one point owned/used the UNELCO Shortwave
Receiver.

Specifically -- anyone who has been able to
find out anything about the company, which
was based in Baltimore, and any history available
on it.

Thanks]]> SW & Communications equipment Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:28:17 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/sw-communications-equipment-f24/others-who-have-owned-used-unelco-sw-t598.htm#3650 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/sw-communications-equipment-f24/others-who-have-owned-used-unelco-sw-t598.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/everybody-surviving-the-heat-t591.htm music in a bottle ]]> The Clubhouse Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:10:34 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/everybody-surviving-the-heat-t591.htm#3612 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/everybody-surviving-the-heat-t591.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/welcome-aboard-f23/glad-to-be-here-t597.htm Wcirco I have been restoring radios for almost a year now and I have done over 20 of them. I had to leave Antiqueradios.com because of the people there. I hope this forum is much better. My name is Wyatt Circo and I live in Edgewater MD. Glad to be here! Welcome aboard Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:38:40 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/welcome-aboard-f23/glad-to-be-here-t597.htm#3643 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/welcome-aboard-f23/glad-to-be-here-t597.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/have-a-new-member-of-the-family-t578.htm Bill Cahill Her name is Diamond. She's a Pit Bull mix, but, the only thing she shares with the breed is the face. She's the sweetest, most loving little 2 year old dog. She was an abused animal by her previous owner. She was used as a puppy mill, had very little love, and, was rarely fed, or, watered. She was kept on a leash in the back yard, or, in the garage. I've had her for a week now. She's house broken, has had her shots, she's licensed, and, is being treated for a severe case of fleas. I'm ... The Clubhouse Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:55:19 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/have-a-new-member-of-the-family-t578.htm#3534 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/have-a-new-member-of-the-family-t578.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/looky-what-was-hid-in-my-closet-for-years-t555.htm Bill Cahill I will be restoring it in the future.

Here's the back of the set.

That do you think?
Bill Cahill]]> Antique Radios Sat, 16 May 2009 00:26:17 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/looky-what-was-hid-in-my-closet-for-years-t555.htm#3404 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/antique-radios-f8/looky-what-was-hid-in-my-closet-for-years-t555.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/desperately-needed-t576.htm Bill Cahill All control knobs.
Good original speaker.
Back cover.
Bottom Chassis panel.
Back support strip for chassis.
Please pm, or, e mail me. Thanks.
Bill Cahill]]> The Swap Meet Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:45:36 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/desperately-needed-t576.htm#3532 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/desperately-needed-t576.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/phonograph-record-discussion-f12/my-rca-victor-new-orthophonics-t595.htm moses_007 I haven't posted a new thread here in awhile, and Bill Cahill wants me to be more active in the forum. So, here goes, my collection of RCA multi-speed New Orthophonic high fidelity phonographs. My 7-HF-5 consolette, which I believe was made in 1956. This one was in beautiful near-mint condition when I received it, and about all I had to do to it was to recap the three tube amplifier. I got this RCA HFP New Orthophonic on eBay for $20, plus shipping. I have since repainted ... Phonograph & Record Discussion Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:43:13 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/phonograph-record-discussion-f12/my-rca-victor-new-orthophonics-t595.htm#3634 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/phonograph-record-discussion-f12/my-rca-victor-new-orthophonics-t595.htm http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/technical-books-online-t331.htm Resistance is Futile http://www.pmillett.com/tecnical_books_online.htm]]> Tutorial and Electronics Tips Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:11:34 GMT http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/technical-books-online-t331.htm#1786 http://tuberadio.heavenforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/technical-books-online-t331.htm