http://www.tuberadioforum.com/feed/? Latest topics Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:12:04 GMT 10 http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t241/keith6989/CROSLEYALMOSTDUNE004-2.jpg http://www.tuberadioforum.com/feed/? http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/this-economy-really-has-me-concerned-t872.htm Bill Cahill Let's try to keep it civil, no finger pointing, but, this really has me worried. Things aren't selling well, houses for sale, yet, as far as hospitals, electric companies, etc..., we have no troubles, so, rates keep going up. When will it all end? Things just aren't looking great. What can we do to help others, and, ourselves? I'm not looking for who to blame. I'm looking for what can we, as Americans, do to improve things? Does not good to wag the finger of blame. We'll never agree on that. Just ... The Clubhouse Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:59:04 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/this-economy-really-has-me-concerned-t872.htm#4969 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/this-economy-really-has-me-concerned-t872.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/sad-happy-t873.htm denver ....so I just wanted to let you know, my favorite President is Barack Obama ...-Amen
Just a good laugh you know it is. lol .]]> The Clubhouse Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:50:17 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/sad-happy-t873.htm#4973 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/sad-happy-t873.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/phonograph-record-discussion-f12/78s-t874.htm denver had curly hair. Found about 30 all together. For 7 dollars. All still in mint condition . ]]> Phonograph & Record Discussion Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:12:04 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/phonograph-record-discussion-f12/78s-t874.htm#4974 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/phonograph-record-discussion-f12/78s-t874.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/for-you-tube-nuts-t867.htm Resistance is Futile http://w5jgv.com/downloads/MIL_Handbook_213A.PDF]]> Tutorial and Electronics Tips Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:24:19 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/for-you-tube-nuts-t867.htm#4948 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/for-you-tube-nuts-t867.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/avaya-mm716-analog-card-question-t871.htm sanddeepk
I am looking for a good used one that I can purchase. Anyone have a good source?

Thanks]]> Tutorial and Electronics Tips Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:56:13 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/avaya-mm716-analog-card-question-t871.htm#4968 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/avaya-mm716-analog-card-question-t871.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/any-experiences-with-road-runner-and-voip-services-eg-itp-t870.htm sanddeepk I have Time Warner Road Runner in Los Angeles and I am considering using the VoIP service by ITP. Does anyone have experience with Road Runner and this or any other VoIP service.? I am concerned because I ran the following test: http://www.voipreview.org/voipspeedtester.aspx The test is supposed to tell the user if their internet connection will work well with VoIP. When I ran the test on Road Runner it indicated that I have poor "Quality of Service" and poor "Jitter" ... Tutorial and Electronics Tips Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:50:35 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/any-experiences-with-road-runner-and-voip-services-eg-itp-t870.htm#4967 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/any-experiences-with-road-runner-and-voip-services-eg-itp-t870.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/variac-t44.htm Oldsmobile Man I'd like to buy myself a variac... Is there anything i should look for? Test Equipment Discussion Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:38:23 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/variac-t44.htm#182 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/variac-t44.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/simpson-260p-repair-manual-t868.htm Resistance is Futile http://w5jgv.com/downloads/260-p_repair_instructions.pdf]]> Test Equipment Discussion Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:36:34 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/simpson-260p-repair-manual-t868.htm#4949 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/test-equipment-discussion-f13/simpson-260p-repair-manual-t868.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/other-forum-t863.htm mikhail7 Can someone tell me just what the hell is wrong with some of the people on another antique radio forum? I won't dignify them by mentioning their name. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of 1st class fellas there; Ron Ramirez, John Goller, Sofaslug, (Bob), Don Cavey, Mr. Detrola, Y2K Bruce and many many others. Make no mistake, these guys and are top notch. No finer people anywhere. Give ya the shirt off their backs. But when I make a post over there I'm made to feel like unless I'm a big name ... The Clubhouse Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:43:35 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/other-forum-t863.htm#4929 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/other-forum-t863.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/long-term-illness-t859.htm RUBBERCHICKEN Hi Everyone we have been absent for quite sometime but we have a long term illness that isnt getting any better i had told Bill cahill this the other day so we figured i would let everyone know why i was absent so much in the past year or two we have (COPD) from 30 yrs of smoking (Diabetes Mellitus Type I) were taking insulin shots 4x times daily were also on oxygen therapy at night for our difficulty breathing and we have Degenrative disk disease we take morphne 2x daily for our back pain so ... Antique Radios Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:15:46 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/long-term-illness-t859.htm#4910 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/long-term-illness-t859.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/veneer-t869.htm denver Like cherry 3" x 25' ect. This stuff is high dollar !
Know any place cheaper than 30.00.
Thanks Denver. ]]> The Swap Meet Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:39:37 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/veneer-t869.htm#4959 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/veneer-t869.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/majestic-model-15-15a-grigsby-grunow-t866.htm Imlorijean Hello My husband and I recently purchased what we "think" is an antique radio. It is a console radio, walnut cabinet and the radio components have plates that say Majestic Model 15 and Grigsby-Grunow Manufactured in Chicago. It has 5 tubes. I have searched the internet and can find no mention of a Model 15 that is a console. We are wondering if we got a mismatched cabinet and radio? If anyone can point me to a website or place where I might do some research, I would sure appreciate ... Antique Radios Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:41:28 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/majestic-model-15-15a-grigsby-grunow-t866.htm#4947 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/majestic-model-15-15a-grigsby-grunow-t866.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/speaker-patching-t865.htm Bill Cahill Hi, guys. I am presently working on an earlier RCA Victor 45 player with a lid. It's bakelite, three octal tubes, and, portable. Anyhoo, earlier today I was noticing a growing rattling problem in speaker, and, the panic sign went up. I got it apart, and, found it rubbing and, ripped. When I got around to repair, here is what I did.... I removed speaker from amp. I turned it face down. I got out my small bottle of contact cement , and,a good sized piece of Scot toilet paper. I didn't ... Tutorial and Electronics Tips Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:09:41 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/speaker-patching-t865.htm#4933 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/speaker-patching-t865.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/here-s-a-lot-of-info-for-newbies-that-want-to-learn-and-info-mongers-too-t864.htm Resistance is Futile Her is a web sight that has a compendium of all aspects of radio repair, alignment, tubes, transistors, collecting, even tools and speaker repairs. The whole range of knowledge. I think a lot of you will be delighted. Its from across the POND, but all the basics and advanced Ideas presented are most helpful. http://www.vintage-radio.com/repair-restore-information/index.html Tutorial and Electronics Tips Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:24:15 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/here-s-a-lot-of-info-for-newbies-that-want-to-learn-and-info-mongers-too-t864.htm#4931 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/here-s-a-lot-of-info-for-newbies-that-want-to-learn-and-info-mongers-too-t864.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/welcome-aboard-f23/new-member-t861.htm allthumbs Just signed up. Been collecting/restoring old radios since about 1990. I am strictly amateur and occasionally have dumb questions -- this looks like a good place to get good answers. Recently scored a Zenith 9S367 for $100 which will be a real challenge, despite its generally very good condition. Welcome aboard Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:51:13 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/welcome-aboard-f23/new-member-t861.htm#4923 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/welcome-aboard-f23/new-member-t861.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/1941-stromberg-carlson-955-pf-georgian-t862.htm rob1967 Just joined the forum, looking for information. I have been the proud owner of 100% completly original 1941 Stromberg Carlson Console for 15 years. It was orginally purchased by my Grandfather new. Power wire/ plug in is dried out and crunchy, but worked the last time I plugged it in 10+ years ago. Always wanted to restore it, but I don't think I'll ever have the time. Anyone have an idea of value or where to research what it might be worth. Want to find a good home for it but i don't want ... Antique Radios Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:11:40 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/1941-stromberg-carlson-955-pf-georgian-t862.htm#4924 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/1941-stromberg-carlson-955-pf-georgian-t862.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/f-stable-radios-t860.htm RUBBERCHICKEN Hi everyone as most know by now we are battling a long term illness and health problems and im going to sell a few off some of my radio collection and parts i have. we will be listing some radios now and a few in the next few days we dont like reducing our collection but at present time were needing the funds as im disabled and the wife was layed off work!! we also have capacitors and parts listed in another post under the swap meet so if ya need any caaps or parts go look at the post the ... The Swap Meet Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:05:02 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/f-stable-radios-t860.htm#4922 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-swap-meet-f10/f-stable-radios-t860.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/tube-subs-and-wiring-changes-t855.htm Resistance is Futile This Sylvania Tube substitution booklet has diagrams for changing tubes wiring pin to pin when specific tubes cannot be found. I thought this might be of use. It may also be used for tube tester applications when sockets need to be modified and a particular tube isn't listed in the tube chart. So if you can't find a needed tube, (such as happened during the war) you can still get the set to operate on a different tube. There is also a section on TV tubes. This Reference manual was printed ... Electrical restoration Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:59:00 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/tube-subs-and-wiring-changes-t855.htm#4893 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/tube-subs-and-wiring-changes-t855.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/repair-speakers-t848.htm denver Sprayed speaker and coffee filter . Let set for about minute stuck the coffee filter on the speaker smoothed it out over the breaks. It tied all the tears back together almost like new. Strong hold . Stronger than original . Works great.
]]> Tutorial and Electronics Tips Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:23:04 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/repair-speakers-t848.htm#4833 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/repair-speakers-t848.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/cleaning-a-chassis-t857.htm RUBBERCHICKEN hi guys whas the best thing to use to clean and degrease a chassis i need a aresol can to spray on the air capacitor and chassis that drys fast Any suggestions Electrical restoration Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:22:42 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/cleaning-a-chassis-t857.htm#4896 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/cleaning-a-chassis-t857.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/cabinet-restoration-f14/photo-finish-t858.htm Where did I put that... I was wondering if anyone knows of a place that does photo finishing. I'm not an artist by any stretch of the imagination and I'm not young enough to be good with computers so making it myself would be a waste of time, resources, patients and hair. I've got a rare full-faced Philco 38-93 tombstone that has a good chunk of the finish missing and I'd like to get it back to the way it was. Any thoughts? I'd attach a photo but I'm not sure how to do that which highlights my computer skills or ... Cabinet restoration Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:12:57 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/cabinet-restoration-f14/photo-finish-t858.htm#4904 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/cabinet-restoration-f14/photo-finish-t858.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/alfred-corbin-s-book-t843.htm rajasurian
I am also interested in acquiring Alfred Corbin's book on electrical restoration of Antique radios. Please tell me how I can get it as cheaply as possible or for free.

Thank you. ]]> Tutorial and Electronics Tips Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:12:55 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/alfred-corbin-s-book-t843.htm#4802 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/alfred-corbin-s-book-t843.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/picked-up-a-philco-89a-for-20-ebay-has-a-bad-veneer-problem-t560.htm bobwilson1977 Even though I've been collecting radios forever, I still do not have a single cathedral radio. I've always liked the styling on these Philco Deco sets, like this 89A. But they seem to be commanding high prices these days. This one has been rebuilt, all the caps replaced with orange drops, and all the tubes checked. So electronically the set is in great condition. But it has a pretty serious cosmetic flaw, and that is that one side of the set has what looks like water damage and the veneer is ... Antique Radios Mon, 18 May 2009 15:06:05 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/picked-up-a-philco-89a-for-20-ebay-has-a-bad-veneer-problem-t560.htm#3431 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/picked-up-a-philco-89a-for-20-ebay-has-a-bad-veneer-problem-t560.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/i-have-cancer-t846.htm Ron Ramirez At Bill Cahill's suggestion, I am repeating my "announcement" here. I have been reluctant to talk about this with anyone save for family members and close friends, but I decided it would be best to let you folks here know about it, too. I've been told that it helps to talk about it with more people...and I believe that advice to be true. It is Stage 1 which means it has not advanced very much, and (hopefully) can be fully cured. No guarantees, of course, but then again none of ... The Clubhouse Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:51:35 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/i-have-cancer-t846.htm#4811 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/i-have-cancer-t846.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/beginners-questions-subs-for-missing-damaged-parts-t665.htm lrom I hope this question fits the new category. I am a beginner with a gutted AM "farm radio" Nipperette made by RCA. It uses the following four tubes: 1a7, 1n5, 1h5, 1t5. I have found a schematic for a Northern Electric Baby Champ B4000 which uses a similar tube set. This set was water damaged at some point, with some ash residue inside the cabinet so I assume it may have been exposed to fire. There are a few components that will need to be replaced due to physical damage. Most of ... Beginner's radios, and, simple sets. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:13:32 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/beginners-questions-subs-for-missing-damaged-parts-t665.htm#3935 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/beginners-questions-subs-for-missing-damaged-parts-t665.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/where-do-i-start-t837.htm JeepSpeed Hey all! If you managed to catch my intro you would have notice I picked up a RCA model 56X1. You may also have noticed I know squat about repairing/restoring electronics. The reason for me starting this topic is, what should I do to start restoration? Nothing happens when I plug it in and turn it on. I have no tube tester and don't know anyone else with knowledge of old tube radios. Any help or suggestions to point me in the right direction will be greatly appreciated! JeepSpeed Beginner's radios, and, simple sets. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 04:02:01 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/where-do-i-start-t837.htm#4738 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/where-do-i-start-t837.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/insanity-grows-by-one-new-tv-t764.htm Bill Cahill Haven't had any time to take pictures yet, or, get model number, but, here we go, again! I just spent ten dollars on this gem at a fellow collectors' house nearby.... Brand, RCA Victor Type set. Television Format. Portable Size screen. 18" Year made. 1972 Picture. BW This is an all channel television in a wood grained plastic case. It is fully original, and, except for dirt, is in excellent condition. All complete. He had it playing several years back. Picutre tube ... Antique Television Discussion Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:57:23 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/insanity-grows-by-one-new-tv-t764.htm#4420 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/insanity-grows-by-one-new-tv-t764.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/emerson-tv-setmy-first-t7.htm Oldsmobile Man Here is some pictures of my new tv... Comments anyone? Antique Television Discussion Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:24:50 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/emerson-tv-setmy-first-t7.htm#17 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/emerson-tv-setmy-first-t7.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/zenith-t2222e-t544.htm DaveBN We have an old Zenith television in the basement of my wife's childhood home. The only marking we see is the T2222E. Curious about how old it is and how "rare" it is. It measures 22" diagonal screen. We think it was purchased around 1950. Does that sound correct? Wife and SIL turned it on today and the screen lit up then went dark. Just curious of the history of this set. Thank you for any info. David Antique Television Discussion Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:01:30 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/zenith-t2222e-t544.htm#3316 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-television-discussion-f2/zenith-t2222e-t544.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/one-tube-regen-does-not-receive-local-station-at-580-khz-t850.htm ve2age Hello, I am new to this forum. I recently built a one tube Armstrong regen from a kit. It is sold by Borden Radio Company, Radio Daze and another company whose name I forget. The tube is a 3S4 which will take up to 45 Volts DC on the plate. It works well with 22.5 Volts. I have tried two antennas. The first is a 40 foot "short" wire antenna in my apartment. The second is the aluminum window frame in my bedroom. Booth work equally well. The radio works without a ground. I get ... Beginner's radios, and, simple sets. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:39:08 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/one-tube-regen-does-not-receive-local-station-at-580-khz-t850.htm#4835 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/one-tube-regen-does-not-receive-local-station-at-580-khz-t850.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/tubes-that-have-crystal-diodes-inside-t854.htm Resistance is Futile Note the following are also of special interest to tube and transistor data gatherer's (CBS germanium diodes with a "1N" number less than 1N100) 1N35-Matched pair 1N34A in a Dual diode assembly 1N40-Quad (4- 1N34's) Mounted in a vacuum tube base. 1N71 Quad (4- 1N56’s) Mounted in a vacuum tube base. 1N73-quad (4- general Purpose) Mounted in a vacuum tube base. 1N74-quad (4- general Purpose) Mounted in a vacuum tube base. _________________ Tutorial and Electronics Tips Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:29:26 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/tubes-that-have-crystal-diodes-inside-t854.htm#4876 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/tutorial-and-electronics-tips-f3/tubes-that-have-crystal-diodes-inside-t854.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/fm-out-t814.htm denver ]]> Electrical restoration Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:55:47 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/fm-out-t814.htm#4611 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/fm-out-t814.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/can-caps-t827.htm denver ]]> Electrical restoration Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:42:30 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/can-caps-t827.htm#4682 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/can-caps-t827.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/curtain-burner-replace-question-t852.htm GaryRabbitt Hi all, I am trying to help someone with replacing a resistancecord. Radio is an Emerson 255 http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel/923/M0004923.pdf The set is so small, no room for a resistor or caps in the cabinet area. I had suggested using a resistor to drop the 73v. A member of the radio community who will remain nameless for the time being, set my friend a diagram on how to rework the set. That would involve changing the 32L7 (.3A) to a 70L7GT (.15A filament) and the ... Electrical restoration Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:08:11 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/curtain-burner-replace-question-t852.htm#4866 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/curtain-burner-replace-question-t852.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/transistor-radios-f5/zenith-transistor-cross-reference-t853.htm Resistance is Futile Thought we could all use this Reference: ---------------------------- ZENITH---TRANSISTOR---PART---NUMBERS---CROSS---REFERENCE ZENITH---P/N--TYPE---EIA---P/N--- ---NTE ---P/N 121-6---NPN--- 2N94 ---NTE 103A 121-7---NPN--- 2N35 ---NTE 103A 121-8---PNP--- 2N35 ---NTE 103A 121-9---PNP--- 2N112 ---NTE 126 121-10---PNP--- 2N111 ---NTE 100 121-11---PNP--- CK725 ---NTE 102 121-12---PNP--- CK725 ---NTE 102 121-14---PNP--- 2N112 ---NTE 126 121-15---NPN--- R-12 ---NTE ... Transistor radios Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:28:20 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/transistor-radios-f5/zenith-transistor-cross-reference-t853.htm#4871 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/transistor-radios-f5/zenith-transistor-cross-reference-t853.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/strange-t763.htm denver Answer me this . My set will pickup good turn off wont . Decided to check plate voltage on oscillator good 65 volts. Was checking other voltages touched where plate of oscillator goes to osc coil started working . Have to do this almost every time i turn it off and back on. What would cause this just by touching this wire set works.? OH philco model 111. Electrical restoration Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:30:49 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/strange-t763.htm#4404 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/strange-t763.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/mica-condencers-t742.htm denver ]]> Electrical restoration Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:53:59 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/mica-condencers-t742.htm#4326 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/mica-condencers-t742.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/knobs-t849.htm denver And someone who sell transformers. Ichecked some places but no luck. ]]> Antique Radios Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:24:43 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/knobs-t849.htm#4834 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/knobs-t849.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/old-shortwave-radio-tubes-t844.htm Blakkwater Got some tubes that are sitting in an old shortwave radio right now. They all work, they must be from the 50s or something. I'm not doing anything to them, so I figure I could sell them and make some coin to add to the amp fund. Any idea what these might be worth? Westinghouse 35Z5-GT Hit Ray 12SA7-GT Marconi Radiotron/RVC 50L6-GT Marconi Radiotron/RVC 12SK7 GE 12SQ7 I'm not gonna be selling/shipping long distance, so I just wanted to get an idea of what I could sell these for ... Antique Radios Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:04:48 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/old-shortwave-radio-tubes-t844.htm#4805 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/old-shortwave-radio-tubes-t844.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/reception-t706.htm denver NOT BOTH AT SAME TIME.
THANKS DENVER.]]> Electrical restoration Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:03:30 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/reception-t706.htm#4120 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/reception-t706.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/beginning-work-t711.htm Raymanretro I`ve been around the radio scene a while and have collected several sets back when they were inexpensive, so I have about 10 small bakelite radios and ana 1950 RCA phono plus a few large radios. Which is the easiest to learn on? The small phono looks the simplest to my eye. I have also acumulated some of the equipment needed over the years. Yhe only things I need are an isolation transformer and a variac. I value some of the videos on Youtube that demonstrate repairs and it has encuraged me ... Beginner's radios, and, simple sets. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:55:06 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/beginning-work-t711.htm#4137 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/beginning-work-t711.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/finally-purchased-a-remco-crystal-radio-t728.htm Resistance is Futile It was a kit that I just finished assembling.Paid $30. Got it on EBay. Mine is Blue but otherwise the same as this one. Click Here It is just like my First Radio as a kid, my Dad got me for Christmas in 1955. It uses a plastic coil form and a sliding ball that drags over the coil. Tested the Diode GOOD Tested the Coil GOOD Tested the Earphone GOOD --------------------------- I had an outside Antenna, but had to make a outside Ground, that took a little work, Whew! My 50 year ... Beginner's radios, and, simple sets. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:35:08 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/finally-purchased-a-remco-crystal-radio-t728.htm#4246 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/beginner-s-radios-and-simple-sets-f9/finally-purchased-a-remco-crystal-radio-t728.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/luxor-radio-of-unknown-year-and-model-t851.htm heybrad Hello, I have been spending some considerable time trying to identify this particular Luxor Radio that I have and cannot find another picture anywhere online at the moment that looks identical to this one. I have posted 5 pictures of it to the gallery labeled Luxor Radio. I have labeled on the back of it a box with TYP and nothing else which would be the identifying model number from my research. It also says Luxor Radio Aktiebolag Motala Sweden. SER NR (I assume serial number? Not sure ... Antique Radios Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:52:49 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/luxor-radio-of-unknown-year-and-model-t851.htm#4836 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/luxor-radio-of-unknown-year-and-model-t851.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/zenith-stratosphere-t834.htm denver Checked it out at http://www.oldradiozone.com its rare but 65,000 good gubbley gupe. ]]> The Clubhouse Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:35:42 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/zenith-stratosphere-t834.htm#4722 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/the-clubhouse-f1/zenith-stratosphere-t834.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/crosley-03cq-t829.htm denver http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/crosley_03cq.html Thanks Denver.]]> Antique Radios Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:32 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/crosley-03cq-t829.htm#4696 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/crosley-03cq-t829.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/the-hidden-values-on-tuning-dial-eg-1630kc-t845.htm Neon27 Good day! I have a RCA Victor Victrola 65U Radio I'm trying to restore. It seems as though somebody attempted to restore the poor thing a decade or so ago, and in the process, ruined some of the electrical system and chassis. The Vinyl-player is not the original and the main HV smoothing cap has been replaced The radio is completely dead - I doubt the power supply is even working. 'Deadness' aside, I'm able to perform the necessary repairs to get it working again, my problem resides ... Electrical restoration Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:33:35 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/the-hidden-values-on-tuning-dial-eg-1630kc-t845.htm#4806 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/the-hidden-values-on-tuning-dial-eg-1630kc-t845.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/model111-111a-philco-t772.htm denver Does anyone know the difference. Antique Radios Thu, 06 May 2010 01:58:16 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/model111-111a-philco-t772.htm#4436 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/model111-111a-philco-t772.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/id-silvertone-t847.htm bob1954 I tried the number on the back right corner and the numbers on the tuning cap but can't seem to find the radio. Even tried looking on Ebay. Cleaned up all the switches and AM works great but can't get anything on FM. Tried a signal generator on FM and the radio I listen to picked it up but not the silvertone. Freaked out the cat with the tone Thanks in Advance everyone http://s276.photobucket.com/albums/kk15/oakdust/Silvertone%20Radio/ Antique Radios Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:00:55 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/id-silvertone-t847.htm#4819 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/antique-radios-f8/id-silvertone-t847.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/rca-6k-puzzle-t547.htm Timaaay! Greetings to all! I'm writing to ask for help with my RCA 6K. I restored this radios several years ago and use it in my workshop as my daily driver. It's got great sound and terrific bass. Anyway, about a year ago, while listening, the volume would suddenly get REALLY loud, the volume control still worked to raise and lower the volume, but even with the volume all the way down, it was still fairly loud. Turning the radios off and on again would return it to normal. It may happen in an hour, a ... Electrical restoration Tue, 05 May 2009 05:34:18 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/rca-6k-puzzle-t547.htm#3351 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/rca-6k-puzzle-t547.htm http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/new-guy-here-scratching-my-head-with-radio-problem-t349.htm bobwilson1977 Hello there, I've been messing around with radios off and on for about 10 years. I'll admit that I'm definitely more of a amateur, thus not as well informed as most of you all are. Anyhow, I have this mysterious problem with a radio I've been restoring. Its a Hoffman set from the 40's with typical all american 5 layout. The unit uses a transformer for primary power. When I brought the set home, all of the tubes lit but there was no audible sound. Only a very quiet hum, which sounded more like ... Electrical restoration Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:57:05 GMT http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/new-guy-here-scratching-my-head-with-radio-problem-t349.htm#1920 http://www.tuberadioforum.com/electrical-restoration-f4/new-guy-here-scratching-my-head-with-radio-problem-t349.htm