Article: 340573 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Stephanie Weil" Subject: Re: Fabricating a stylus replacement Date: 25 Aug 2006 09:19:07 -0700 Message-ID: <1156522746.968457.160280@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> References: N Cook wrote: > I've robbed the stylus point, (same translucent white -what is the gem?) That would most likely be diamond. -- Stephanie Weil New York City, NY Article: 340574 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Stephanie Weil" Subject: Re: Here's a big load of radios for ya. Date: 25 Aug 2006 09:30:01 -0700 Message-ID: <1156523401.215352.302480@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> References: <4n5ie293i4u2n9nbkjt3nor5carpct6nkm@4ax.com> Gary Tayman wrote: > Gee, I've got a Spotmaster sitting here -- wondering why I have it. Never > bothered to plug it in, or to pull out the cart that's still in it. Probably the same reason I still have this ITC Omega rec/play unit. Only one on the block who has one, for sure. Have had it since I left school in 97....so that's 9 years and change. Wow. And then there's the box of carts.... Someday I'll get the urge to hook it up and try it out. -- Stephanie Weil New York, NY Article: 340575 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Jiri Placek" Subject: Re: Trans-Portable radio Date: 25 Aug 2006 10:04:30 -0700 Message-ID: <1156525470.507138.318540@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> References: Phil Nelson wrote: > If you follow the link from that article to my Blaupunkt Derby article, > you'll find a discussion of why the "take-along" radio concept was more > popular in Europe than in the USA. You are correct, Phil. Take-along radios were quite popular in Europe in 1960's and 1970's and those were qood to excellent quality receivers. Their popularity was due to a large aftermarket need (car radios were not standard accessories at that time period) and the apparently eternal fear of theft (due to the prevalence of urban population in Europe). Notice that many European portables from that time period have all controls on the top side only in order to be usable when placed into a bracket under the dashboard. Some European take-alongs like early Nordmende Globetrotters / Globetravelers were even sold here. My Globetrotter can play circles around Transoceanic 3000 and similar hyped multiband portables. Jiri Placek Boyertown, PA Article: 340576 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Syl" References: Subject: Re: Fabricating a stylus replacement Message-ID: Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:42:49 -0400 "N Cook" wrote in message news:ecmo9s$k39$1@inews.gazeta.pl... > I've done the steel (for electro-magnetic induction) metalwork to make a > functional replacement (to preserve the original un-used) for the stylus > carrying shaft through a 55 year old magnetic cartridge. I would use non-magnetic material in this application just like the original was. > I've robbed the stylus point, (same translucent white -what is the gem?) If you are talking about the 78 stylus, it is Sapphire, and most likely man made Sapphire. > What sort of glue would be best epoxy, super-glue or some specialist glue? I use super glue all the time and I have a stylus I use for testing purpose that is at least 2 years old and still going strong. Actually, I make my own stylii for my phonos. Just a note of caution. If you are looking into playing records with a heavy early magnetic phono cartridge, don't use Sapphire. Best is to use steel needles or Osmium. I suggest you search about this subject in this forum about it using google. Using superglue alone won't give good results. You need a filler. I have used baby powder (yes you read right). Idea is to put a small drop of superglue on the shaft of the stylus, affix the new tip and dunk the whole thing in baby powder. Gently blow the excess (don't overdo it, just whatever will be blown away by blowing gently). Wait at least an hour, then use a toothbrush to remove the hardened power. Sometimes I use a jeweler's file to "shape" or remove the excess powder and leave just the right amount. Sometimes it may suffer aesthetically, but you will be rewarded (if done right) with a much better reproduction than anything available off the shelf (NOS stylii). Hope this helps, Syl Syl Article: 340577 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:42:53 -0500 From: jbyrns@rcn.com (John Byrns) Subject: Re: Trans-Portable radio Message-ID: References: <_KKdneSCpvsog3LZnZ2dnUVZ_oOdnZ2d@giganews.com> <1156525470.507138.318540@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> In article <1156525470.507138.318540@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>, "Jiri Placek" wrote: > Some European take-alongs like early Nordmende Globetrotters / > Globetravelers were even sold here. My Globetrotter can play circles > around Transoceanic 3000 and similar hyped multiband portables. A week or so ago we learned that the design of Zenith's high tube count radios left something to be desired, now we find out that the Transoceanic 3000 and similar SW radios are also leave something to be desired. Why couldn't Zenith design a decent state of the art radio? Regards, John Byrns Surf my web pages at, http://users.rcn.com/jbyrns/ Article: 340578 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:15:04 -0400 From: Scott Irvine Subject: Re: Arvin 9562 question References: Message-ID: Larry Fowkes wrote: > Scott, > > Just a wild a@@ guess here, but could the 1.5 v tap be used for a dial light > of some sort? Is there some type of momentary contact switch on the radio to > light the dial as needed? > > Larry Fowkes > > "Scott Irvine" wrote in message > news:ZtOdnd9sN70JvHPZnZ2dnUVZ_vqdnZ2d@insightbb.com... >> I have an Arvin model #9562 transistor radio. Circa 1959-60? It uses 6 D >> batteries. It has a tap at 1.5v. What is the tap for and if I wanted to >> use an ac adapter would I need to use a 9v and a 1.5v to make the radio >> work? Thanks for any ideas. >> >> Scott Irvine > > Sorry I forgot to say that it does not have a dial lamp. The 1.5v goes into the circuit board. Can't tell what it goes to without tearing it apart. Article: 340579 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: Subject: Re: Arvin 9562 question Message-ID: Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:44:31 GMT "Scott Irvine" wrote in message news:If-dnSqSauy0o3LZnZ2dnUVZ_rGdnZ2d@insightbb.com... > Larry Fowkes wrote: >> Scott, >> >> Just a wild a@@ guess here, but could the 1.5 v tap be used for a dial light >> of some sort? Is there some type of momentary contact switch on the radio to >> light the dial as needed? >> >> Larry Fowkes >> >> "Scott Irvine" wrote in message >> news:ZtOdnd9sN70JvHPZnZ2dnUVZ_vqdnZ2d@insightbb.com... >>> I have an Arvin model #9562 transistor radio. Circa 1959-60? It uses 6 D >>> batteries. It has a tap at 1.5v. What is the tap for and if I wanted to >>> use an ac adapter would I need to use a 9v and a 1.5v to make the radio >>> work? Thanks for any ideas. >>> >>> Scott Irvine >> >> > Sorry I forgot to say that it does not have a dial lamp. The 1.5v goes into the > circuit board. Can't tell what it goes to without tearing it apart. It just powers the output transistors. http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4764/arvinbigkg6.jpg jim menning Article: 340580 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Springs for Zenith Shutterdial From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa) References: Message-ID: Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:49:57 GMT In article , mldenison@comcast.net says... > > >Folks, > >I got a 9S262 in and both springs on the shutterdial are rusted and broken. >Can anyone point me to a replacement source? Thanks. > > In the mail to you today Mort John k9uwa Article: 340581 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "toxcrusadr" Subject: Re: Operatic Model 45M Date: 25 Aug 2006 12:18:29 -0700 Message-ID: <1156533507.586287.114940@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> References: <1156464715.484737.151440@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> Dave.H wrote: > What I forgot to ask is this radio a live chassis model? It has no > back or screw holes for one if that helps. If it has a power transformer it is likely not live chassis. I could not look at your pix from where I am so I can't tell if this looks like a hot chassis AA5 or what. However, there can still be dangerous voltages exposed . You may want to keep it close to the wall (but leave an inch for air circulation) or consider putting a porous back on, such as pegboard, mesh, screen, netting, etc. to protect kitty. BTW no one has explicitly stated it but the hum you heard is the first sign of electrolytic capacitor failure, which was mentioned above as potentially fatal to the power transformer. It can also burn down your table, cat, house, etc. :-] It's a good idea to leave any vintage radio unplugged when not in use. Tox Article: 340582 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: FedEX Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:15:12 -0500 Message-ID: <18078-44EF4C40-86@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net> A few minutes ago a FedEX delivery guy left a package/box about two feet square on the little front porch by the front door of the house catty corner across the street from me,then he got back in the truck and drove on up the street.There is usually somebody who lves there,but I guess no one is there right now.Yesterday morning,two guys stole the outside airconditioning unit from the vacant house next door to me,in broad open daylight.I was sitting on my couch watching tv when it happened,otherwise if I had seen what was happening,I would have called the cops.Seems to me,FedEX and UPS and USPO and other delivery companies should not leave packages at houses/apartments if no one is at home.I bet a lot of packages get stolen like that. cuhulin Article: 340583 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "tony" Subject: Re: help with an obsolete ECG #? Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:21:51 -0500 Message-ID: References: well, it looks like all the obsolete IC places have a minimum order of from $75 up. I only need 2 ECG761's. Anyone know a place that has a smaller minimum, or even better has some of these IC's in their scrapbox? "tony" wrote in message news:ecl9vn$hds$1@news.tamu.edu... >I posted quite a while ago about trying to repair the Story&Clark organ at >our church. It uses now-obsolete flip-flop IC's as the frequency dividers, >and there are two kinds, one with 4 legs which are a single FF but most are >6 legs containing 2 FF's. They operate on a 17 volt supply, which precludes >a quick modern substitution, even with rewiring. > A reader remembered that the single FF ones can be replaced with ECG754, > (I looked up the data sheet for this # and verified it is the one) but he > could not remember the ECG number for the dual one. Any idea how can I > determine that? > > My 1996 ECG catalog just lists them as obsolete, unavailable, and gives no > data. > > With the number in hand I can try some of the obsolete IC suppliers, but I > don't know what to ask for. > Article: 340584 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven" Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: 25 Aug 2006 12:38:35 -0700 Message-ID: <1156534715.496271.76100@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com> References: <87798$44ee3f28$d1cc5670$10998@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> Uncle Willie wrote: > "Phil Nelson" wrote in message > news:Sv2dnc1X17mQDXPZnZ2dnUVZ_oydnZ2d@giganews.com... > > My older son and my wife's best friend both bought top-end Dell laptops > > during the months in question. We checked the batteries and they weren't > in > > the recall group. Everything working fine. Snore . . . . > > > > Sitting next to my computer as I type is the Sony KV-1311CR monitor that > I > > have used daily since purchase in the early 1980s. It's what I use to > watch > > satellite TV in the office. > > > > So -- anybody want to discuss antique radios or phonos? We welcome your > > ideas on those RELEVANT topics. > > > > Regards, > > > > Phil Nelson > > Well...I do collect older Sony Transistor Radios, my favorite > being an auto/home/portable transportable model that runs > off of 4 D-cells or 12V that was made in 1966. It still plays great too > and looks nice sitting in my restored 1966 Buick Wildcat Sedan > that has almost as much chrome plated steel *inside* the > passenger compartment as is outside on the V-shaped front end. (grin) > > Still however, I found it very amusing that this all went down with > Sony and their batteries on the same day that the IAU downsized the > Solar System from 9 to 8 Planets.... Wonder if Art Bell will have > anything to comment on about this on Saturday Night ? (grin) I just unjammed the tuner buttons on my Sony KV-1913 and set all the cams for the VHF and channel 3 so I have the slack to send the KV-1923 in to have parts replaced...When A Man Loves A Woman is just finishing on KSRV-AM and I'm going to Payette to see just what might be broken that keeps the AM on the Harman/Kardon receiver I just hand aligned >from being very strong...is that slightly better? None of them use batteries?! Article: 340585 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: John Bachman Subject: Re: FedEX Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:52:59 -0400 Message-ID: References: <18078-44EF4C40-86@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net> On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:15:12 -0500, cuhulin@webtv.net wrote: >A few minutes ago a FedEX delivery guy left a package/box about two feet >square on the little front porch by the front door of the house catty >corner across the street from me,then he got back in the truck and drove >on up the street.There is usually somebody who lves there,but I guess no >one is there right now.Yesterday morning,two guys stole the outside >airconditioning unit from the vacant house next door to me,in broad open >daylight.I was sitting on my couch watching tv when it >happened,otherwise if I had seen what was happening,I would have called >the cops.Seems to me,FedEX and UPS and USPO and other delivery companies >should not leave packages at houses/apartments if no one is at home.I >bet a lot of packages get stolen like that. >cuhulin It is up to the shipper to specify an adult signature. Then the package will not be left unless an adult is home and signs for it. In a case like this, if it was a purchase paid by credit card the receiver can dispute the charge and the merchant is out of luck because he cannot prove delivery. That is why I always say that the safest way to pay for anything ordered on-line or by mail order is with a credit card. The merchant takes all of the risks. John - a merchant who learned all the rules the hard way. Article: 340586 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Stephanie Weil" Subject: Re: Fabricating a stylus replacement Date: 25 Aug 2006 13:06:51 -0700 Message-ID: <1156536411.801337.209110@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> References: Syl wrote: > > If you are talking about the 78 stylus, it is Sapphire, and most likely > man made Sapphire. Yeah. Why is that? The LP side on a good needle is always diamond. But we're stuck with sapphire for 78s. That sucks because it wears out quickly Feh...at least it's not osmium. Supposedly those are the worst needles you can get. Look at this: http://www.djsociety.org/Graphic/NEEDLE2.GIF -- Stephanie (Diamonds are a DJ's best friend) Weil New York City, NY Article: 340587 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "AuroraOldRadios" Subject: Re: Trans-Portable radio Date: 25 Aug 2006 13:16:50 -0700 Message-ID: <1156537008.663291.299600@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com> References: John Byrns wrote: > In article <1156525470.507138.318540@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>, "Jiri > Placek" wrote: > > > Some European take-alongs like early Nordmende Globetrotters / > > Globetravelers were even sold here. My Globetrotter can play circles > > around Transoceanic 3000 and similar hyped multiband portables. > > A week or so ago we learned that the design of Zenith's high tube count > radios left something to be desired, now we find out that the Transoceanic > 3000 and similar SW radios are also leave something to be desired. Why > couldn't Zenith design a decent state of the art radio? > > > Regards, > > John Byrns > Few companies build true state of the art anything. What consumer is willing the pay the price premium for state of the art? How many companies can afford to provide service if/when it breaks? Any yayhoo could service a 15 tube Zenith. How many could service a Scott AllWave 23? Or a Stratosphere? In spite of all the criticism, Zenith and all the rest mostly built sound, functional, affordable electronics. In it's day, a T/O 3000 was a great performer compared to much lesser consumer dime-a-dozen radios of the same era. Article: 340588 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: FedEX Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:31:22 -0500 Message-ID: <29560-44EF5E1A-114@storefull-3254.bay.webtv.net> References: I dont use credit cards.(I never have and I never will.I have gotten by sixty four years without them) If I can't find what I want to buy locally and I almost always can and if an online store will not accept a post office money order from me,then I figure I dont need the item anyway.I once bought a lightning strike surge supressor from www.brickwall.com (Model PW 8R15) It was shipped via UPS.I was in my back yard when it showed up.When I stepped out to my snail mail box by the side of the road,my item from brickwall.com was sitting on my front porch by the front door.Anyone could have sneaked over and stole it.I dont trust those delivery outfits any more than I could sprout wings and fly to the moon. cuhulin Article: 340589 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:34:14 -0500 Message-ID: <29561-44EF5EC6-23@storefull-3254.bay.webtv.net> References: <1156534715.496271.76100@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com> Us folks at rec.radio.shortwave discussed that too.(Sony batteries and puters) cuhulin Article: 340590 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 05:45:35 +0900 Message-ID: References: <8d365$44eeec14$d1cc5bb8$16828@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> <18541-44EEF31D-6@storefull-3174.bay.webtv.net> -- Say no to institutionalized interference. Just say NO to HD/IBOC! "Bill Sheppard" wrote in message news:18541-44EEF31D-6@storefull-3174.bay.webtv.net... > Got a question regarding laptops - can't they be run on straight AC with > the batteries out of the loop? The reason being, i have resolved to dump > this !@#$%^&* webtv dinosaur after 9 years. And a used laptop is the > only real option. > Bill(oc) > Bill, Yes, you can. What sort of laptop would you be looking for? I have a spare sitting around here.. a Panasonic Toughbook. I don't remember ATM whether it's a 500 or 600MHz. It's running WinXP. I'd trade it for some kind of project radio. Article: 340591 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Carter-k8vt Subject: Re: Trans-Portable radio References: Message-ID: Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:46:12 GMT Gary Tayman wrote: > These radios were available as options in the 58-59 Olds and Pontiac; I > don't know if Buick or the others ever offered one. It is a radio that > actually slides into the dash as a docking station, and plays through the > dash speaker in the normal fashion. However it can be removed and used as a > portable radio, with built-in speaker and batteries. So you can take it to > the beach, fill it up with sand, and jab it back into the dash for the trip > home. I have a Blaupunkt Derby radio from the early 60s...AM-FM-SW, runs on 6 D cells, "portable" format, but the "portable" handle snaps off and it slides into a cradle under the dash, has a covered port on the side of the radio for a conventional Motorola (?) car antenna plug. Excellent performance and the best sounding portable I ever heard (or maybe my ears were just better in the 60s) ;-) > The portable idea was indeed cute. It's a stupid idea however, as for the > same or less money you could easily purchase a REAL portable radio and keep > it portable. Maybe not stupid for the Europeans of the era---they may have been more frugal than us... Article: 340592 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:18:53 -0500 Message-ID: <29560-44EF693D-123@storefull-3254.bay.webtv.net> References: <1156473902.385455.194790@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com> I own a nice Milwaukee electric drill and electric grinder,like the kind that are held in both hands.(both are the corded kind,you have to plug them in) I also own a bunch of old Sony transistor radios.As far as I remember,they all still work ok.When I was in the Army at Scott Air Force Base,Illinois in 1963,I owned a nice little Sony transistor radio I bought at the Base Exchange store.The cabinet of the radio was round and flat on top,as best as I remember.I would like to find a few photos on the internet that looks like that little Sony radio.Like my old buddy once said many years ago pertaining to Dodge cars,,,, That was back when they made them good! (he is Chevy guy,he doesn't like Dodge cars) cuhulin Article: 340593 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Beloved Leader" Subject: Re: Looking for a Trade Date: 25 Aug 2006 14:28:56 -0700 Message-ID: <1156541336.097313.8010@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> References: <1156515424.465254.269150@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Peter Wieck wrote: > I have two Original US-made AR Integrated Amplifiers. Which one? I know there was an AA-15, but was there an AA-14 or AA-29 as well? Article: 340594 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:54:40 -0500 Message-ID: <29560-44EF71A0-134@storefull-3254.bay.webtv.net> References: If you are interested in getting an older computer updated/upgraded.Look in the Here's How section of PC World magazine for September 2006.Title of the article is (I have the paper magazine right here,so I do) Get Any PC,New or Old,Ready for Everyday Use.The article might also be online. www.pcworld.com cuhulin ........................................................... Lee Marvin in that movie,Emperor of the North,,, laughing at himself after he done caught that Railroad Train Cattle Car on fire. ........................................................... Article: 340595 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Larry Fowkes" References: Subject: Re: Anyone have a schematic for an Emud T7? Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:07:57 -0400 Message-ID: Check your email. "Brenda Ann" wrote in message news:ecmkr0$169$1@news2.kornet.net... > I'm not afraid to pay for one if necessary. > > TIA > > Brenda Ann > > > > -- > Say no to institutionalized interference. > Just say NO to HD/IBOC! > Article: 340596 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "William R. Walsh" References: <_KKdneSCpvsog3LZnZ2dnUVZ_oOdnZ2d@giganews.com> <1156525470.507138.318540@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Trans-Portable radio Message-ID: Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:09:20 GMT Hi! > Why couldn't Zenith design a decent state of the art radio? I think it's always about cost. They *could* have, there's no doubt about that much. But would the market have seen the extra value offered by the set if it cost more and had been built to be "state of the art"? I don't think most people would notice. One thing I have noticed is that Zenith seems to have built reliable radios. Just about all of the ones I've collected (a 6S52 excluded, because it's been reworked for some reason and I don't feel up to fixing it) have played immediately after a quick check to be sure the cord was safe and the interior clean. William Article: 340597 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Syl" References: <1156536411.801337.209110@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Fabricating a stylus replacement Message-ID: Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:15:40 -0400 "Stephanie Weil" wrote in message news:1156536411.801337.209110@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... > > Syl wrote: >> >> If you are talking about the 78 stylus, it is Sapphire, and most likely >> man made Sapphire. > > Yeah. Why is that? > > The LP side on a good needle is always diamond. But we're stuck with > sapphire for 78s. That sucks because it wears out quickly > > Feh...at least it's not osmium. Supposedly those are the worst needles > you can get. > Look at this: > > http://www.djsociety.org/Graphic/NEEDLE2.GIF > > -- > Stephanie (Diamonds are a DJ's best friend) Weil > New York City, NY "Supposedly"....eh ? Based on what experience? Looks like that picture is meant to boost sales from "diamond" stylii manufacturers... I'll let _you_ use a diamond or sapphire stylii on an early 78 record playing with a 4 ounces magnetic cartridge. FYI, All stylii for 78 are designed to wear fast to protect the medium. Except for rare stylii using diamond mostly for archiving, and cut to specific shapes. Syl Article: 340598 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Peter Wieck" Subject: Re: Looking for a Trade Date: 25 Aug 2006 15:44:54 -0700 Message-ID: <1156545894.750441.280640@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> References: <1156515424.465254.269150@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Beloved Leader wrote: > Peter Wieck wrote: > > I have two Original US-made AR Integrated Amplifiers. > > Which one? I know there was an AA-15, but was there an AA-14 or AA-29 > as well? Acoustic Research. There is but one. Peter Wieck Wyncote, PA Article: 340599 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Art's Antique Radios" References: <18078-44EF4C40-86@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net> Subject: Re: FedEX Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 17:46:16 -0500 Message-ID: It is all economies of scale. Cheaper to pay a few insurance claims than to worry about leaving a few boxes and trudging up stairs or waiting for a signature wrote in message news:18078-44EF4C40-86@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net... >A few minutes ago a FedEX delivery guy left a package/box about two feet > square on the little front porch by the front door of the house catty > corner across the street from me,then he got back in the truck and drove > on up the street.There is usually somebody who lves there,but I guess no > one is there right now.Yesterday morning,two guys stole the outside > airconditioning unit from the vacant house next door to me,in broad open > daylight.I was sitting on my couch watching tv when it > happened,otherwise if I had seen what was happening,I would have called > the cops.Seems to me,FedEX and UPS and USPO and other delivery companies > should not leave packages at houses/apartments if no one is at home.I > bet a lot of packages get stolen like that. > cuhulin > Article: 340600 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Art's Antique Radios" References: <1vhse2d1iam20kshaiovkg5tlci34b8fp5@4ax.com> Subject: Re: Looking for a Zenith 835 or 809 Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 17:47:32 -0500 Message-ID: BIG $$$$ $2800 for one and over $3000 for the other recently on EBay "Blacksmith" wrote in message news:1vhse2d1iam20kshaiovkg5tlci34b8fp5@4ax.com... >A friend of mine is looking for a Zenith 835 or an 809. Anyone have > one to sell, or know who has one? > > > Blacksmith > wwwdotrenovatedradiosdotcom Article: 340601 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "William Sommerwerck" References: <18078-44EF4C40-86@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net> Subject: Re: FedEX Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:55:20 -0700 Message-ID: > It is up to the shipper to specify an adult signature. Then the > package will not be left unless an adult is home and signs for it. But sometimes the shipper forgets (even when it's SOP for them), and people do make mistakes. Article: 340602 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "William R. Walsh" References: Subject: Re: Trans-Portable radio Message-ID: Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:57:47 GMT Hi! > Have you ever seen one of these? Well, Phil Nelson has one from Buick documented on his web site. (Which reminds me...I'd really like to know how the tuning was done when you put the portable part back into the car...did the in-dash unit drive the tuning dial on the portable unit, or did it pull the portable's tuner out of circuit and replace it with another one located in the in dash part?) > It was an interesting idea that only lasted for a couple of years, mainly > because in my opinion, it's a STUPID idea -- in the same category as car > record players.. I guess I'd differ with that, although if I'd have been A) around and B) in the car buying market at that time, I'm not sure what I would have done. I'll bet that such a radio wasn't cheap to buy with your car. I find the concept of such a radio fascinating...and could see it being handy. But then again, I'm the kind of person who would fully intend to take a portable radio somewhere and forget it. Having one right there in the vehicle would head that off at the pass. > Of course today there are plenty of car stereos that pull out in the same > fashion, for the purpose of theft prevention. That only works IF you pull > out the radio and take it with you everywhere you go -- otherwise it's > easier than ever to steal. I've never seen the reasoning behind a detachable face plate. I think it would be too easy to get another by telling the radio maker that "I ran over it/lost it/dropped it/whatever". Taking the whole radio with you might be a better way, but I don't think I've ever seen a radio that worked like that. > Still, it's a novelty. I may post a few pictures when I get it. I'd love to see them, especially if you take pictures of the insides. I'd also like to know if I can use your comment on my "Undocumented Delco Radio Features" page from a thread you started a while ago. I asked and never heard back. Also, do you have any pictures of your conversion PCB? William Article: 340603 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Brian McAllister Subject: Re: Most unservicable! Message-ID: References: <6QOGg.6009$hP6.740@trnddc04> <7%SGg.6035$hP6.4123@trnddc04> Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:58:54 GMT On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 06:57:07 GMT, "Gary Tayman" wrote: >Oh yes, I forgot to mention -- when I removed the front cover, a big lizard >jumped out and ran behind the bench. Fun fun! > Did it try to sell you car insurance? Article: 340604 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: Subject: Re: Trans-Portable radio Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:07:13 GMT "William R. Walsh" wrote in message news:LfLHg.929687$084.828475@attbi_s22... > I'd also like to know if I can use your comment on my "Undocumented Delco > Radio Features" page from a thread you started a while ago. I asked and > never heard back. Also, do you have any pictures of your conversion PCB? > > William I suppose, but I don't recall the thread. As for photos, at some point I'll have to take a few pictures. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com Article: 340605 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: oldcoot@webtv.net (Bill Sheppard) Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 17:06:47 -0700 Message-ID: <766-44EF9097-2@storefull-3176.bay.webtv.net> References: Brenda, thanks for the offer, but i got a laptop lined up already. It's >from a dude who's also an RC airplane nut like me. He's not a builder, just flys (and sometimes crashes). So i'm bartering airplane repair/rebuilding services for the computer. Bill(oc) Article: 340606 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Georg Richter" <520066970381-0001@T-Online.de> Subject: Re: Mystery Turntable Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 02:13:40 +0200 Message-ID: References: <1156340416.910462.283150@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <44ee5bb9$0$8835$88260bb3@free.teranews.com> <1156510482.844784.234610@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Jeffrey D Angus wrote: > Lucas... Innovators in darkness. Darkness ... ? Same as Loch Ness, but darker ;-) (Couldn't resist ;-) Kind Regards Georg Article: 340607 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "USSEnterprise" Subject: Recordio R-602 Date: 25 Aug 2006 17:27:59 -0700 Message-ID: <1156552079.834021.18770@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> I just found one of these collecting dust in my basement. Its a reel to reel recorder/player. I plugged it in and threw an old reel on, and heard nothing. I then connected a microphone, but when I tried, it did not amplify my voice. However, there is an input on it, so I connected a CD player. I heard music. I'm guessing that the pre-amplifier is out. Is this a correct assumption? What do I do to fix it? It uses four tubes it looks like. Could one be bad? Article: 340608 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Dave.H" Subject: Re: Operatic Model 45M Date: 25 Aug 2006 17:30:52 -0700 Message-ID: <1156552252.116720.316370@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> References: <1156464715.484737.151440@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> It has a transformer on the underside and a large square thing on top that may be another one. And as for the back I am gonna put a back on that goes up three quarters anough to keep that mongrel of a cat out. And I have to unplug it when not in use as its very high tech - it has no power switch, switching it off at the power outlet turns it off. Article: 340609 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: yerke@adelphia.net (Rick Yerke) Subject: FS: HP 330B Distortion Analyzer $20 Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:32:06 GMT Message-ID: I have for sale a HP 330B Distortion Analyzer for $20 if you pick-up at my house near Scranton Pa.Rick Yerke Article: 340610 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Dave.H" Subject: Re: Operatic Model 45M Date: 25 Aug 2006 17:35:11 -0700 Message-ID: <1156552511.331307.55750@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> References: <1156464715.484737.151440@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> I am not that confident inside old radios, as I have been zapped by 240 Volts A.C TWICE IN MY LIFETIME of 16 years, so the 3rd time might not be so lucky. Surprisingly on both occasions all I felt was a slight tingle. Didnt affect me at all. I am highly cautious around electricity now. May get it repaired professionally. Perhaps one day in the not too distant future, I will buy another old radio and try to restore it. I hope so. Article: 340611 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Buck Frobisher" Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 23:01:11 -0400 Message-ID: <12eveca3uj2ufef@news.supernews.com> References: <8d365$44eeec14$d1cc5bb8$16828@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> <18541-44EEF31D-6@storefull-3174.bay.webtv.net> New ones are so cheap now it's silly. Of course, we all have various ideas on te definition of "cheap", but I've seen name brand one in our area regularly for C$600 with XP, and a bundled package of tools (word processor, basic spreadsheet, not MS). Screens are bigger and brighter, graphics cards don't choke as easily, HDs are big enough for real world stuff. Old ones always seem to need a lot of coddling and patience on the user's part to get through even basic stuff. Article: 340612 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: FedEX Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:34:21 -0500 Message-ID: <18080-44EFC13D-4@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net> References: I just now did a www.devilfinder.com search for, Instances of stolen packages left at homes by FedEX. It's not just FedEX,it's the other ones too. People have the right to have their packages delivered to their homes,offices,businesses,wherever,and if someone who isn't in authority isn't there,then the delivery people should at least slide a note under the door letting them know their package is waiting at the delivery point so they can arrange to be at home on the next delivery date and time when the delivery people are in the neighborhood. It is no wonder those delivery outfits have such a bad rep.If I said I was going to deliver something to you and I will be there on a certain day,would you expect me to sit it by your door and walk off if you wasen't there? I wouldn't do it. cuhulin Article: 340613 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven" Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: 25 Aug 2006 20:46:10 -0700 Message-ID: <1156563970.897556.43080@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> References: <8d365$44eeec14$d1cc5bb8$16828@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> Buck Frobisher wrote: > New ones are so cheap now it's silly. > > Of course, we all have various ideas on te definition of "cheap", but I've > seen name brand one in our area regularly for C$600 with XP, and a bundled > package of tools (word processor, basic spreadsheet, not MS). > > Screens are bigger and brighter, graphics cards don't choke as easily, HDs > are big enough for real world stuff. Old ones always seem to need a lot of > coddling and patience on the user's part to get through even basic stuff. Yeah, true. I still build my computers with leftovers though. At least I built it. Article: 340614 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Phil Nelson" References: Subject: Re: Trans-Portable radio Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:57:26 -0700 Message-ID: > (Which reminds me...I'd really like to know how the tuning was done when > you > put the portable part back into the car...did the in-dash unit drive the > tuning dial on the portable unit, or did it pull the portable's tuner out > of > circuit and replace it with another one located in the in dash part?) If you look at the factory photo of the car's dashboard, you'll see a conventional tuning knob & dial, with pushbuttons. A note from a Buick owner mentions that the in-dash portion of the radio used an additional two transistors. Also note that the Trans-Portable had its own keyed lock inside the glovebox (which presumably had the normal lock). Phil Nelson Article: 340615 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Bobby" Subject: Re: Hallicrafters S120... Date: 25 Aug 2006 21:03:33 -0700 Message-ID: <1156565013.772103.144320@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com> References: Larry, I have fitted it with a polarized cord with the hot lead on the switch. Whether it on or off, the chassis is at ground potential. I have checked and triple checked this for the same reason you show concern, it is for a young girl. The cabinet is isolated from the chassis as is the front panel which leaves the ground screw, which is also at ground potential. It is as good as it can get. The grandfather is a amateur radio operator and I am sure he will inform his grandaughter of the safe and proper operation of this old equipment. Bobby KC9IHK Larry wrote: > Robert Sherrod wrote in news:Tb9Eg.135478$1i1.52777 > @attbi_s72: > > > Given that this S120 will be given to the granddaughter of the > > individual who is having it restored > > How old is this granddaughter? I'd hate to be the one to give a radio > that's a potential lethal shock hazard, like the S-120, to any young girl > and ultimately be responsible for her death, just for old-times-sake.... > > Isn't one side of the S-120's chassis hooked to the power line? I used to > get mild shocks off the ground screw on mine when I was "younger"...(c; > > > > > -- > There's amazing intelligence in the Universe. > You can tell because none of them ever called Earth. Article: 340616 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "William R. Walsh" References: <87798$44ee3f28$d1cc5670$10998@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> <9chse2dpb48bl2m3h1p5jvoj96hdqgu0h4@4ax.com> <1%rHg.107187$FQ1.28880@attbi_s71> <1156468772.022734.144660@75g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 04:04:56 GMT Hi! > Apple did not offer a > fix for the problem, opting instead to recall the entire production of > 100s and offering those who had already purchased one a very good > deal on the next model up. I'm not sure that's entirely correct. I seem to remember Apple offering a NiMH replacement battery instead of the Lithium Ion battery that shipped with the machine. William Article: 340617 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "William R. Walsh" References: <8d365$44eeec14$d1cc5bb8$16828@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> <18541-44EEF31D-6@storefull-3174.bay.webtv.net> <12eveca3uj2ufef@news.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 04:09:49 GMT Hi! > Old ones always seem to need a lot of coddling and patience on > the user's part to get through even basic stuff. Oh, I don't know. I think it depends upon what software you pick. http://www.walshcomptech.com/comp_coll.htm I really enjoy using my PS/2s. Generally speaking, they just don't quit...not even after a basement flood, at least for the most part. Besides, there's something about a computer with a solid *steel* casing (and a yellow "40+ pounds" warning sticker on the back) that just commands a bit of respect and admiration. I have powerful computing hardware, but unless the task I'm performing demands using it, I'm happy on a "lower end" machine. William Article: 340618 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Robert Sherrod Subject: Halli S-120 alignment... Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 04:14:12 GMT Hello, Has anyone else performed an alignment on a Hallicrafter's S-120? I have been able to peak the IF and align the first three bands relatively easily(after calibrating my signal generator, long story), but the fourth band has been a PITA. The band covers 11-30 Mhz and I have been able to get the circuit to oscillate like crazy(obviously not want is wanted), but cannot lock on to the tone from the sig-gen. Those that have worked on a S-120, did you have trouble with this band? Thanks, Bobby KC9IHK Article: 340619 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Stephanie Weil" Subject: Re: Fabricating a stylus replacement Date: 25 Aug 2006 21:23:18 -0700 Message-ID: <1156566198.533774.223460@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> References: Syl wrote: > Looks like that picture is meant to boost sales from "diamond" stylii > manufacturers... Even the record manufacturers recommend diamond styli for their LPs and 45s. On some older records I have, there was a thing at the bottom saying you should use diamond needles at X-weight for best results. > I'll let _you_ use a diamond or sapphire stylii on an early 78 record > playing with a 4 ounces magnetic cartridge. Yeah. I've seen what happens - I once took some 78 disks (from the 1940s or something) to play on my Saturday morning radio show back in school. I was using the regular LP needles - hey back then I thought, a needle is just a needle. You get some nice black powder ball accumulating on the needle. I wonder if that was just dirt...or was the needle actually scraping out the plastic from the surface?! The records didn't seem to be damaged. I gave them away a year later. -- Stephanie Weil New York City, NY Article: 340620 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Phil Nelson" References: Subject: Re: Trans-Portable radio Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:57:26 -0700 Message-ID: <37mdnce8Tqp3UnLZnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d@giganews.com> > (Which reminds me...I'd really like to know how the tuning was done when > you > put the portable part back into the car...did the in-dash unit drive the > tuning dial on the portable unit, or did it pull the portable's tuner out > of > circuit and replace it with another one located in the in dash part?) If you look at the factory photo of the car's dashboard, you'll see a conventional tuning knob & dial, with pushbuttons. A note from a Buick owner mentions that the in-dash portion of the radio used an additional two transistors. Also note that the Trans-Portable had its own keyed lock inside the glovebox (which presumably had the normal lock). Phil Nelson Article: 340621 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "William Noble" References: <1156340416.910462.283150@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <44ee5bb9$0$8835$88260bb3@free.teranews.com> <1156510482.844784.234610@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Mystery Turntable Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:14:36 -0700 Message-ID: <44efcb9d$0$8921$88260bb3@free.teranews.com> as the owner of a morgan +4, I can assure you that british wiring of the period has its "quirks" - one day a wire shorted out and flames shot out of the footwell, surprising my girlfriend quite a bit - I got the car home, examined the wiring and discoverd that there were 2 fuses in the whole car - one fused the horn only, one fused nothing at all. My improvement - redo the wiring and add fuses. (this is also the only car that I drove home with a broken crankshaft - also the only car I had to drive home with .....) - one day the generator field coil decided to entangle itself in the armature - I pulled the damaged half of the field coil out and ran it with half a field coil assembly for another decade until the generator front bearing failed. the stories could go on and on - the ar was fun because it was so easy to improve on - very interesting contrast to my 356a porsche "Peter Wieck" wrote in message news:1156510482.844784.234610@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... > > William Noble wrote: >> I like that TT design - what a great way to get infinitely variable speed >> without any control electronics - just "lovely" to use the vernacular of >> the >> time. > > Lovely, vastly over-engineered.... Very British. > > Today the Brits still make the world's best hobby-grade steam engines, > MUCH better than the Germans. For about the same reasons. > > http://www.pps-steam-models.co.uk/index.htm > > One need go no further than the original Jaguar XKE V-12, with six (6) > side-draft carburettors (Brit spelling, please) and whitworth nuts and > bolts... > > http://www.jag-lovers.org/xk-lovers/library/whitworth_system.html > > ... to have a very clear picture of the mind of a British Engineer. > > Mandatory Radio Content: The Lucas-engineered radios didn't work > either. > (OK, OK Lucas didn't make the radios... ) > > Peter Wieck > Wyncote, PA > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com Article: 340622 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:04:31 -0700 Message-ID: References: <87798$44ee3f28$d1cc5670$10998@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> <9chse2dpb48bl2m3h1p5jvoj96hdqgu0h4@4ax.com> <1%rHg.107187$FQ1.28880@attbi_s71> <1156468772.022734.144660@75g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> William R. Walsh wrote: > Hi! > >> Apple did not offer a >> fix for the problem, opting instead to recall the entire production of >> 100s and offering those who had already purchased one a very good >> deal on the next model up. > > I'm not sure that's entirely correct. I seem to remember Apple offering a > NiMH replacement battery instead of the Lithium Ion battery that shipped > with the machine. You must be thinking of another model. Lithium-Ions were not used in any powerbook of that era-they were all NiCads. The company I work for was an authorized Apple service center during the 1990s. I remember that we could not get any parts for the PB100 because Apple did a total recall of these systems and had the units they were able to get back crushed in a landfill to prevent them from ever appearing on the surplus market. The powerbook 100 was one of the cheapest apple computers of any kind you could buy at the time (Costco was even selling them for awhile for well under a thousand bucks), and it was really hobbled by a lack of necessary features. For this reason, they sold poorly, (especially compared to the other powerbook models which were selling like hotcakes) and when the problem came to light it was not probably not economically feasible to do a fix. -Scott Article: 340623 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:17:32 -0700 Message-ID: References: <8d365$44eeec14$d1cc5bb8$16828@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> <18541-44EEF31D-6@storefull-3174.bay.webtv.net> <12eveca3uj2ufef@news.supernews.com> Buck Frobisher wrote: > New ones are so cheap now it's silly. > > Of course, we all have various ideas on te definition of "cheap", but I've > seen name brand one in our area regularly for C$600 with XP, and a bundled > package of tools (word processor, basic spreadsheet, not MS). > > Screens are bigger and brighter, graphics cards don't choke as easily, HDs > are big enough for real world stuff. Old ones always seem to need a lot of > coddling and patience on the user's part to get through even basic stuff. > > If you know what you are doing and understand the limitations of the hardware, an old laptop can still provide good service. The unit I am composing this post on is a Toshiba laptop I bought almost 7 years ago. It is running Windows 2000 with 96 MB of RAM in it. It is not fast, but it is way more stable now than when it was purchased with Windows 98 pre-loaded on it. At present, it is the only computer I have in the main part of the house. I just had a home remodel done and it is really awesome to be able to have a fully functional system that can live at the end of my kitchen counter as opposed to the enormous desk full of crap that I had before. -Scott Article: 340624 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: Anyone have a schematic for an Emud T7? Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 16:42:32 +0900 Message-ID: References: -- Say no to institutionalized interference. Just say NO to HD/IBOC! "Larry Fowkes" wrote in message news:jMmdne-Qe7Qq6XLZnZ2dnUVZ_rqdnZ2d@comcast.com... > Check your email. Thanks. :) Article: 340625 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: Trans-Portable radio Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:35:45 -0700 Message-ID: References: <_KKdneSCpvsog3LZnZ2dnUVZ_oOdnZ2d@giganews.com> <1156525470.507138.318540@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Jiri Placek wrote: > > Some European take-alongs like early Nordmende Globetrotters / > Globetravelers were even sold here. My Globetrotter can play circles > around Transoceanic 3000 and similar hyped multiband portables. Good luck trying to repair your Nordmende if it ever requires major service. I have one of the Globetraveller models that has problems and it is virtually impossible to service due to the way it's constructed. The Zenith transistor TOs are excellent radios then and now and are easy to work on. -Scott Article: 340626 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven" Subject: Re: Mystery Turntable Date: 26 Aug 2006 03:29:14 -0700 Message-ID: <1156588154.780556.141320@75g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> References: William Noble wrote: > the stories could go on and on - the ar was fun because it was so easy to improve on - very interesting contrast to my 356a porsche No seatbelts and a handle to grab for dear something riding with a drunk sheep farmer-wheeeeeeeeee Article: 340627 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "gerryu21220@gmail.com" Subject: Re: Fabricating a stylus replacement Date: 26 Aug 2006 03:41:56 -0700 Message-ID: <1156588916.366541.322560@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> References: Syl wrote: > Actually, I make my own stylii for my phonos. How do you go about that? I would like to make a couple for modern magnetic cartridges. I hate the thought of spending $25 and up to buy one when I've got lots of stylii for ceramic cartridges laying around unused. I do recall one site where a guy simply snipped the shaft off of one flip-over needle and super-glued it right to the shaft of the magnetic needle. Even right over the existing diamond! Another somehow managed to remove the 3 mil sapphire from one and install it in place of the stereo diamond of the magnetic needle. Not sure I could manage that... Too tiny! Tips? Tricks? Also, is there a cheap source or way to make custom stylii? I would like to have one to play Blue Amberol 4 minute cylinders. I know you can make glass ball tips for the two-minute cylinders, but most of mine are the Blue Amberols. The tips are sort of round, kind of a doorknob shape. I think the size is about 3.5 to 3.7 mil. Can't afford to buy them at around $140. Regular needles work okay, but tons of excess noise... Gerry Article: 340628 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: Recordio R-602 References: <1156552079.834021.18770@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:40:51 -0400 Many bad things happed to stored tube equipment. It probably needs a systematic overhaul, like an antique radio. It will help to have a schematic and some knowledge of electronics. Ken USSEnterprise wrote: > I just found one of these collecting dust in my basement. Its a reel to > reel recorder/player. I plugged it in and threw an old reel on, and > heard nothing. I then connected a microphone, but when I tried, it did > not amplify my voice. However, there is an input on it, so I connected > a CD player. I heard music. I'm guessing that the pre-amplifier is out. > Is this a correct assumption? What do I do to fix it? It uses four > tubes it looks like. Could one be bad? > Article: 340629 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Syl" References: <1156536411.801337.209110@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> <1156566198.533774.223460@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Fabricating a stylus replacement Message-ID: <%yXHg.87651$uL2.803277@wagner.videotron.net> Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:57:34 -0400 "Stephanie Weil" wrote in message news:1156566198.533774.223460@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > > Syl wrote: > >> Looks like that picture is meant to boost sales from "diamond" stylii >> manufacturers... > > Even the record manufacturers recommend diamond styli for their LPs > and 45s. On some older records I have, there was a thing at the bottom > saying you should use diamond needles at X-weight for best results. Agreed, but the subject is about 78 records. > You get some nice black powder ball accumulating on the needle. I > wonder if that was just dirt...or was the needle actually scraping out > the plastic from the surface?! The needle was scraping the bottom of the groove. No real damage that time, but if you were to use a Sapphire or diamond stylus to play an early recording using a heavy reproducer, chances are you will risk a chance to "cut" the reocrd. There's been a thread on that subject not long ago. A member -Bruce Mercer IIRC- had the unfortunate experience of cutting in half a record that way... Syl Article: 340630 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Cubit" References: <87798$44ee3f28$d1cc5670$10998@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> <44EE5AF6.3080309@swbell.net> Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 14:22:17 GMT Thanks for the heads-up on changes at sony. Is there a new premium name that one can rely upon for the best electronic products (without doing homework on each purchase)? "patrick jankowiak" wrote in message news:44EE5AF6.3080309@swbell.net... > David wrote: > >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 20:07:37 -0400, "Capt Video 2006!" >> wrote: >> >> >>>Looks like the Dell and Apple laptop battery fiasco >>>just might BANKRUPT Sony Corporation, so if your >>>looking for a Sony Shortwave, Scanner or other radio >>>product, you may want to buy it sooner than later.... >>> >>>--> http://tinyurl.com/ltf55 >>> >>>---> >>>http://www.forbes.com/markets/equities/2006/08/17/sony-update-0817marketscan01.html >>> >>>---> http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14502021/ >>> >>>---> http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/4139283.html >>> >> >> Good riddance. > > In the past, the company did very well, even though the products and > service were costly they were of the highest quality. Once the founder, > Mr. Morita, passed away, the company became very poorly managed -left to > bean counters and lawyers who had no concept of the value of a tradition > of quality products or service. They made sweeping changes they would not > have dared to make while Morita-San was alive. Parts in machines that had > previously been cast or machined became stamped. Machined brass or > aluminum bosses holding mechanism guides and supports to a mechanism > baseplate became molded-in nylon strips and thin sheets with little > threaded and even -perish the though- press-fit bosses on them. Yes, > press-fit metal into nylon. Service quality also became secondary to > profit. That is, the service organization was no longer permitted to break > even in order to provide high value service, and the profit-center model > they implemented caused the quality of service to drop severely, even as > they raised the hourly rate to $150 (broadcast) and cheaply hired > inexperienced technicians right out of a 2-year course DeVry to work on > broadcast video gear. People I would not let loose on a CD palyer. Their > excuse was "hire from a diverse pool" but in reality that was not done. We > called them 20-20's because they were 20 years old and made $20K/Yr -and > they really had no concept of the fundamental theory behind most of the > equipment they worked on. I mean these guys could not tell you the > difference between a balanced and unbalanced signal, or why it was > important. Service center managers expected us 'old' guys to train them, > but the immaturity, laziness, and impatience of such folk won out as time > and time again the rework would come back. Customers would say that Sony > service was becoming no better than Panasonic's, a huge insult previously, > but it became close to the truth. The profit sharing plan dried up as the > hungry new 'hollywood' branch of the company, a gigantic business error, > sucked up money faster than a new york coke prostitue. They were paying > Michael Jackson's salary for a while too. It was a mess, and the spiral to > destruction was not slow, and is probably now irreversible. I left Sony > when they decided to consolidate alll service to one location and they > offered me the "opportunity" to move to Norcross GA (Atlanta) and work in > a 24-hour sweatshop, er.. hot-seat repair center. In the current center, I > was in charge of a 12x30 area with three 7' racks, a desk, computer, > phone, and workbench, with maybe $250K worh of test gear, and that is > where I did my repairs. I worked on high end NTSC and HDTV digital > broadcast and production products. Nothing I worked on cost less than > $5000 and most of it was in the 20K range. That was the level of > responsibility. The new place would have me coming in to a seat still warm > from someone's butt every morning, sharing a drawer full of possibly nasty > hand tools and maybe some potato chip crumbs, in a short workbench with no > desk, no racks and only a couple pieces of test gear, working on cheap VHS > or 8mm video tape recorders with two other people, and no computer or > phone, all assholes and elbows, butts to nuts with 300 other people in the > huge room, the hillbilly boss staring down from his loft on the second > floor, deciding which slave to beat. (we sent spies in ahead to check on > this) That is what they did to the service department and it is why Sony > service sucks now and why the products are not what they were. I could go > on, but there's no point. I think that was the best thing that Sony ever > did for us experienced people, shutting down the regional service centers. > Really gave our carreers a boost when we changed Jobs. Sony on your resume > used to mean something then. I wonder if it does now? Article: 340631 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven" Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: 26 Aug 2006 07:38:48 -0700 Message-ID: <1156603128.844440.291670@74g2000cwt.googlegroups.com> References: <87798$44ee3f28$d1cc5670$10998@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> Cubit wrote: > Thanks for the heads-up on changes at sony. Is there a new premium name > that one can rely upon for the best electronic products (without doing > homework on each purchase)? You'll get it from whomever the company chooses as a vendor and likely never know unless there was a problem. Stop being paranoid. I can see the anti-Sony duo among you. Grow up. Stop crossposting a bazillion ways too. Google doesn't post to half of them. Article: 340632 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" Subject: Speaker reconing -- try again Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:01:46 GMT Several days ago I posted a message regarding a 10" speaker for this Philco 41-605. The speaker cone didn't look bad, but the voice coil was rubbing a little. I took it to someone locally who rebuilds speakers; he called me back to tell me he cannot get a new voice coil that size. I went to pick up the speaker, only to find that he cut the original cone out -- so now I'm totally stuck. I posted a message here, and got a few responses with referrals -- along with testimonials on how great these guys are. I e-mailed the first one, nothing. I e-mailed the second one, nothing. I was about to e-mail the third, but I waited too long and Outlook has removed the messages from the screen. That's my reward for being patient. Is everybody running from me, or is there someone out there who is willing to rebuild a speaker? The customer is bugging me now . . . -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com Article: 340633 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Dave R" References: <18078-44EF4C40-86@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net> Subject: Re: FedEX Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 11:23:59 -0400 Message-ID: <92fd6$44f06767$d1cc5b5c$31172@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> The golden rule I follow is whenever I ship something of value OR if I am waiting to get something sent to me, I always always always send it via Signature Confirmation. I've watched credit card thieves work their magic on vacant homes for sale for many years. The latest is they use a stolen CC to make an online or telephone purchase, then use a name and address of a former homeowner who's house is vacant or better yet up for sale. Place the order, pull the sign, UPS drops off package, thief picks it up after dark and drives away. Almost as bad as those who steal the mail and packages off the step or porch. Always send it via Signature Confirmation and you'll be OK wrote in message news:18078-44EF4C40-86@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net... > A few minutes ago a FedEX delivery guy left a package/box about two feet > square on the little front porch by the front door of the house catty > corner across the street from me,then he got back in the truck and drove > on up the street.There is usually somebody who lves there,but I guess no > one is there right now.Yesterday morning,two guys stole the outside > airconditioning unit from the vacant house next door to me,in broad open > daylight.I was sitting on my couch watching tv when it > happened,otherwise if I had seen what was happening,I would have called > the cops.Seems to me,FedEX and UPS and USPO and other delivery companies > should not leave packages at houses/apartments if no one is at home.I > bet a lot of packages get stolen like that. > cuhulin > Article: 340634 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "g. beat" <@> Subject: Weller documentation Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 11:33:12 -0500 Message-ID: After collecting Weller documentation (and notes) for the past 30 years, I have scanned (Adobe Acrobat) these Weller Tech Sheets, documents and notes -- some which not currently available from Weller's web site. Ken Grimm, K4XL will be posting these in the coming weeks on the at BAMA (BoatAnchor Manual Archive) web site. http://bama.sbc.edu/ Greg w9gb Article: 340635 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "DumpsterDiver" Subject: Filament Polarity for Antique Triodes? Date: 26 Aug 2006 09:48:49 -0700 Message-ID: <1156610929.182446.177340@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> In the process of fixing an old (ca 1923, I think) homebrew regenerative set, I need to replace and rewire the three tube sockets. After locating the necessary sockets, I noticed that they all have terminals labelled F+, F-, G and P (in clockwise order, looking down at the top of the socket). A couple of other sockets from the "junque box" have the same markings. I never really noticed this F+ and F- labelling before. Does it really matter for those old filament-type triode tubes (01-A, 00-A, 112-A, etc.? Apparently, some folks thought it did way back when, but WHY??? Thanks, DD Article: 340636 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Weller documentation References: Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 17:17:29 GMT g. beat <@ wrote: > After collecting Weller documentation (and notes) for the past 30 years, > I have scanned (Adobe Acrobat) these Weller Tech Sheets, documents and > notes -- some which not currently available from Weller's web site. Thank you. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 340637 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Homer J Simpson" References: Subject: Re: Weller documentation Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 17:54:20 GMT "g. beat >" <@ wrote in message news:yd2dnY-Zm81U6m3ZnZ2dnUVZ_vCdnZ2d@comcast.com... > After collecting Weller documentation (and notes) for the past 30 years, > I have scanned (Adobe Acrobat) these Weller Tech Sheets, documents and > notes -- > some which not currently available from Weller's web site. > > Ken Grimm, K4XL will be posting these in the coming weeks on the at BAMA > (BoatAnchor Manual Archive) web site. > http://bama.sbc.edu/ > > Greg > w9gb Great! Article: 340638 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mark Oppat" References: Subject: Re: Speaker reconing -- try again Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 14:02:01 -0400 Message-ID: Gary, first off you have to control your customers. In this business its very hard because they get super antsy once they know you can fix their set. You have to make them be patient. I am not always successful, but I am now giving "finish" times about double what I used to. Most speaker reconers are home operations. There are trips, vacations, family events. Its summer after all. Next, dont trust speakers to any reconer who is not in our antique radio field. 80% of reconers are doing musical instrument speakers only. I recommend Jackson Speaker service in Jackson, MI. Ron McGee. I sold all my reconing parts to him over 10 years ago, he still has many of them. 517-789-6400 or 517-789-8412. does a LOT of auto radio speakers. Also, Sound Remedy, in Collingswood, NJ. Do a white pages search. Rich Stamer. Mark Oppat. "Gary Tayman" wrote in message news:unZHg.642$N84.323@trnddc08... > Several days ago I posted a message regarding a 10" speaker for this Philco > 41-605. > > The speaker cone didn't look bad, but the voice coil was rubbing a little. > I took it to someone locally who rebuilds speakers; he called me back to > tell me he cannot get a new voice coil that size. I went to pick up the > speaker, only to find that he cut the original cone out -- so now I'm > totally stuck. > > I posted a message here, and got a few responses with referrals -- along > with testimonials on how great these guys are. I e-mailed the first one, > nothing. I e-mailed the second one, nothing. I was about to e-mail the > third, but I waited too long and Outlook has removed the messages from the > screen. That's my reward for being patient. > > Is everybody running from me, or is there someone out there who is willing > to rebuild a speaker? The customer is bugging me now . . . > > > > -- > Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical > Sound Solutions For Classic Cars > http://www.taymanelectrical.com > > > > > Article: 340639 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: oldcoot@webtv.net (Bill Sheppard) Subject: Re: Filament Polarity for Antique Triodes? Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 10:51:57 -0700 Message-ID: <17858-44F08A3D-206@storefull-3172.bay.webtv.net> References: <1156610929.182446.177340@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> >From DD >I never really noticed this F+ and F- >labelling before. Does it really matter for >those old filament-type triode tubes >(01-A, 00-A, 112-A, etc.? Apparently, >some folks thought it did way back when, >but WHY??? In theory at least, there's a small difference in grid bias value between the emissive part of the filament (or 'cathode') and the grid, making the grid slightly + or =96 relative to K. In actual practice, this small difference may or may not be noticible. It might show up most in a grid-leak detector, for instance. Bill(oc) Article: 340640 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: Speaker reconing -- try again References: Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 14:05:34 -0400 Just got a spk back from him two weeks ago. Ken Gary Tayman wrote: > Several days ago I posted a message regarding a 10" speaker for this Philco > 41-605. > > The speaker cone didn't look bad, but the voice coil was rubbing a little. > I took it to someone locally who rebuilds speakers; he called me back to > tell me he cannot get a new voice coil that size. I went to pick up the > speaker, only to find that he cut the original cone out -- so now I'm > totally stuck. > > I posted a message here, and got a few responses with referrals -- along > with testimonials on how great these guys are. I e-mailed the first one, > nothing. I e-mailed the second one, nothing. I was about to e-mail the > third, but I waited too long and Outlook has removed the messages from the > screen. That's my reward for being patient. > > Is everybody running from me, or is there someone out there who is willing > to rebuild a speaker? The customer is bugging me now . . . > > > Article: 340641 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "DumpsterDiver" Subject: Re: Speaker reconing -- try again Date: 26 Aug 2006 11:15:59 -0700 Message-ID: <1156616159.756735.313780@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> References: Last time I looked, the folks advertising re-coning service were quoting $50 or more. You might be able to find a suitable replacement speaker for less than that. There are lots of those early 1940's consoles out there, many junkers with decent speakers in them. I have a Philco 42-1012 with an electrodynamic speaker that The Wife is after me to get out of the house. I have been planning to fix it and sell it, but consoles like that are not easy to sell for a decent price, so maybe I'll just "parts" it out. I haven't checked the speaker out for operating condition, but it did give out a loud hum a couple of years ago when I did a quick "smoke test" on the set. I think the speaker is about 10" actual cone diameter (around 11 1/2" frame diameter). I don't know if this speaker is the same as the one you need, but just maybe ... Does the speaker have a part number stamped on it? The one I have is partially readable: ?65-1565-4?? DD Gary Tayman wrote: > Several days ago I posted a message regarding a 10" speaker for this Philco > 41-605. > > The speaker cone didn't look bad, but the voice coil was rubbing a little. > I took it to someone locally who rebuilds speakers; he called me back to > tell me he cannot get a new voice coil that size. I went to pick up the > speaker, only to find that he cut the original cone out -- so now I'm > totally stuck. > > I posted a message here, and got a few responses with referrals -- along > with testimonials on how great these guys are. I e-mailed the first one, > nothing. I e-mailed the second one, nothing. I was about to e-mail the > third, but I waited too long and Outlook has removed the messages from the > screen. That's my reward for being patient. > > Is everybody running from me, or is there someone out there who is willing > to rebuild a speaker? The customer is bugging me now . . . > > > > -- > Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical > Sound Solutions For Classic Cars > http://www.taymanelectrical.com Article: 340642 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "RadioGary" Subject: Re: Do you think this Zenith is worth that much? Date: 26 Aug 2006 11:27:16 -0700 Message-ID: <1156616836.476140.105500@75g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> References: <1156026566.885571.284840@75g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> If this is the same radio I saw in Peotone, Ill, the set is borderline. The seller doesn't photograph the inside of the set where I distinctly saw a glue like dripping substance coming from the bottom of the transformer, along with a burn discoloration on the metal chassis. Wow, so for $500 you get a marginal radio, and one that's trashed. Sorry CL Antiques, you are the weakest link. > Here you go. > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/VERY-RARE-1930-s-Zenith-5-R-226A-childs-console-radio_W0QQitemZ270020287712QQihZ017QQcategoryZ38034QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > > I saw this set at a Hamfest in the Chicago area which went for alot > less. I'm just wondering if the seller is out of his mind or what? > And in this condition? Yeek!! Article: 340643 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mark Oppat" References: Subject: Re: Speaker reconing -- try again Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 14:57:32 -0400 Message-ID: <3c6dnfg9N_IpBW3ZnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d@comcast.com> Gary, forgot to mention, for "quick fix" situations, put a PM speaker of same size in the set (prefer a 50's-60's console stereo type with stiff compliance like the original was) and keep the original speaker for the field filter in the power supply. Just mount the old speaker off to the side somewhere, and jump off the VC wires to the new one. Mark Oppat "Gary Tayman" wrote in message news:unZHg.642$N84.323@trnddc08... > Several days ago I posted a message regarding a 10" speaker for this Philco > 41-605. > > The speaker cone didn't look bad, but the voice coil was rubbing a little. > I took it to someone locally who rebuilds speakers; he called me back to > tell me he cannot get a new voice coil that size. I went to pick up the > speaker, only to find that he cut the original cone out -- so now I'm > totally stuck. > > I posted a message here, and got a few responses with referrals -- along > with testimonials on how great these guys are. I e-mailed the first one, > nothing. I e-mailed the second one, nothing. I was about to e-mail the > third, but I waited too long and Outlook has removed the messages from the > screen. That's my reward for being patient. > > Is everybody running from me, or is there someone out there who is willing > to rebuild a speaker? The customer is bugging me now . . . > > > > -- > Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical > Sound Solutions For Classic Cars > http://www.taymanelectrical.com > > > > > Article: 340644 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <3c6dnfg9N_IpBW3ZnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d@comcast.com> Subject: Re: Speaker reconing -- try again Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 19:05:27 GMT Actually we can do one better than that. It's a PM speaker to begin with, and the only thing special about it is the connector. So I wouldn't mind too much replacing the speaker with a new one -- if I knew where to find something similar. Do you have a source for such a suitable replacement? -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Mark Oppat" wrote in message news:3c6dnfg9N_IpBW3ZnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d@comcast.com... > Gary, forgot to mention, for "quick fix" situations, put a PM speaker of > same size in the set (prefer a 50's-60's console stereo type with stiff > compliance like the original was) and keep the original speaker for the > field filter in the power supply. Just mount the old speaker off to the > side somewhere, and jump off the VC wires to the new one. > Mark Oppat > > > "Gary Tayman" wrote in message > news:unZHg.642$N84.323@trnddc08... >> Several days ago I posted a message regarding a 10" speaker for this > Philco >> 41-605. >> >> The speaker cone didn't look bad, but the voice coil was rubbing a >> little. >> I took it to someone locally who rebuilds speakers; he called me back to >> tell me he cannot get a new voice coil that size. I went to pick up the >> speaker, only to find that he cut the original cone out -- so now I'm >> totally stuck. >> >> I posted a message here, and got a few responses with referrals -- along >> with testimonials on how great these guys are. I e-mailed the first one, >> nothing. I e-mailed the second one, nothing. I was about to e-mail the >> third, but I waited too long and Outlook has removed the messages from >> the >> screen. That's my reward for being patient. >> >> Is everybody running from me, or is there someone out there who is >> willing >> to rebuild a speaker? The customer is bugging me now . . . >> >> >> >> -- >> Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical >> Sound Solutions For Classic Cars >> http://www.taymanelectrical.com >> >> >> >> >> > > > Article: 340645 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "k35454" References: <1156552079.834021.18770@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Recordio R-602 Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 12:07:22 -0700 I handled Wilcox-Gay r-2-r machines around the time that some of the employees bought out the managemant. Their version featured a big innovation: a "transistor" pre-amp amongst the tubes.. The price of the sets went up and the quality went down, in my opinion. The firm soon went out of business. The machine is probably not worth restoring. k35454. "Ken" wrote in message news:yrWHg.7207$Tl4.4958@dukeread06... Many bad things happed to stored tube equipment. It probably needs a systematic overhaul, like an antique radio. It will help to have a schematic and some knowledge of electronics. Ken USSEnterprise wrote: > I just found one of these collecting dust in my basement. Its a reel to > reel recorder/player. I plugged it in and threw an old reel on, and > heard nothing. I then connected a microphone, but when I tried, it did > not amplify my voice. However, there is an input on it, so I connected > a CD player. I heard music. I'm guessing that the pre-amplifier is out. > Is this a correct assumption? What do I do to fix it? It uses four > tubes it looks like. Could one be bad? > Article: 340646 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" Subject: Tape motor Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 19:24:06 GMT Hoo boy, these weird ones come in bundles . . . Now I've got an 8-track player from a Mustang, T8MZ. The problem is with the motor; it runs when it feels like it. If I insert a tape, it starts, then stops after a second or two. If I keep playing with it, it may run for awhile, but if I turn it off and back on, it won't run. The obvious place to start is the switch -- but I get 12 volts on both sides of the switch, and at the motor controller PCB. But on the "Motor speed regulator" I have 12 volts on the emitter, and near zero on the base and collector when the motor stops. I have around 12 volts on the base, and 6 volts emitter when running, which is normal. No amount of jiggling or tapping seems to have any effect. This "motor speed regulator" appears to be a PNP transistor, type P1V. According to Sams there is no replacement. So I'm sure that, for this reason alone, it's either the transistor or the motor, as anything else is fixable. Now -- to be honest I'm not even sure what I'm looking at, although obviously there's one wire that provides power to the motor and another wire which produces feedback according to speed. The transistor varies the output based on the signal fed to it. But what would make the motor stop? Could the transistor be intermittent is such a way as to open the base/emitter connection? Is there any way the motor could cause this? I've got the PCB out. I replaced the 390 ohm base resistor (220 in the Sams) because it was high -- around 500. I'm also suspicious of the electrolytic, and I want to buy a replacement. I've already resoldered connections to no avail. I guess I'll replace the electrolytic, then cross my fingers and pray -- but what if the problem remains? Any tips or suggestions? -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com Article: 340647 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Pete_O" Subject: Re: Filament Polarity for Antique Triodes? Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:56:20 -0400 Message-ID: <1014c6233dcfe92519f5c8099994c5ff@localhost.talkaboutcollecting.com> References: <1156610929.182446.177340@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> I never really noticed this F+ and F- labelling before. Does it really matter for those old filament-type triode tubes (01-A, 00-A, 112-A, etc.? Apparently, some folks thought it did way back when, but WHY??? **If you look at your schematic you might find that the grids could use the filament as a bias voltage. That will make a major difference in operation. -Pete Article: 340648 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: oldcoot@webtv.net (Bill Sheppard) Subject: Re: Tape motor Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 12:56:00 -0700 Message-ID: <18541-44F0A750-80@storefull-3174.bay.webtv.net> References: Gary: Put an ohmeter directly across the motor and rotate it slowly by hand. See if there's any intermittently open or shorted condition, which would indicate a bad commutator. oc Article: 340649 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:05:43 -0500 Subject: Re: Tape motor From: John Stone Message-ID: References: On 8/26/06 2:24 PM, in article qd1Ig.2177$p23.260@trnddc04, "Gary Tayman" wrote: > Hoo boy, these weird ones come in bundles . . . > > Now I've got an 8-track player from a Mustang, T8MZ. The problem is with > the motor; it runs when it feels like it. If I insert a tape, it starts, > then stops after a second or two. If I keep playing with it, it may run for > awhile, but if I turn it off and back on, it won't run. > > The obvious place to start is the switch -- but I get 12 volts on both sides > of the switch, and at the motor controller PCB. But on the "Motor speed > regulator" I have 12 volts on the emitter, and near zero on the base and > collector when the motor stops. I have around 12 volts on the base, and 6 > volts emitter when running, which is normal. No amount of jiggling or > tapping seems to have any effect. > > This "motor speed regulator" appears to be a PNP transistor, type P1V. > According to Sams there is no replacement. So I'm sure that, for this > reason alone, it's either the transistor or the motor, as anything else is > fixable. > > Now -- to be honest I'm not even sure what I'm looking at, although > obviously there's one wire that provides power to the motor and another wire > which produces feedback according to speed. The transistor varies the > output based on the signal fed to it. But what would make the motor stop? > Could the transistor be intermittent is such a way as to open the > base/emitter connection? Is there any way the motor could cause this? > > I've got the PCB out. I replaced the 390 ohm base resistor (220 in the > Sams) because it was high -- around 500. I'm also suspicious of the > electrolytic, and I want to buy a replacement. I've already resoldered > connections to no avail. I guess I'll replace the electrolytic, then cross > my fingers and pray -- but what if the problem remains? Any tips or > suggestions? > It may just be a bad motor. One of the poles may be open, so the motor stops when the brushes hit that position or won't start if the motor stopped in that position. Otherwise, I'd suspect the transistor. I would guess that just about any small PNP power transistor with the same size and basing would substitute. It can't be very critical. Article: 340650 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: ken scharf Subject: Re: Filament Polarity for Antique Triodes? References: <1156610929.182446.177340@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 16:33:03 -0400 DumpsterDiver wrote: > In the process of fixing an old (ca 1923, I think) homebrew > regenerative set, I need to replace and rewire the three tube sockets. > After locating the necessary sockets, I noticed that they all have > terminals labelled F+, F-, G and P (in clockwise order, looking down at > the top of the socket). A couple of other sockets from the "junque box" > have the same markings. > > I never really noticed this F+ and F- labelling before. Does it really > matter for those old filament-type triode tubes (01-A, 00-A, 112-A, > etc.? Apparently, some folks thought it did way back when, but WHY??? > > Thanks, > > DD > On tubes with an inverted "V" or "M" shape filament it could make a difference, and such tubes were marked with + and - on the base diagrams. However tubes with a single vertical wire (or two parallel vertical wires) don't seem to be so marked. Most early standard base tubes did use inverted "V" filaments. Later tubes with 1.4 volt filaments used the vertical wire filaments and were not marked with + and - on the base diagrams. Article: 340651 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "nesesu" Subject: Re: Tape motor Date: 26 Aug 2006 13:44:37 -0700 Message-ID: <1156625077.758830.16140@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> References: >From your description, Gary, it sounds like the motor is going open circuit.The most likely cause is worn out brushes, oily brushes, then the open commutator or coils as suggested by others. If you can find a similar motor in something else, you could probably exchange the brush assembly, otherwise you would need an exact replacement motor to work with the speed control. Neil S. Gary Tayman wrote: > Hoo boy, these weird ones come in bundles . . . > > Now I've got an 8-track player from a Mustang, T8MZ. The problem is with > the motor; it runs when it feels like it. If I insert a tape, it starts, > then stops after a second or two. If I keep playing with it, it may run for > awhile, but if I turn it off and back on, it won't run. > > The obvious place to start is the switch -- but I get 12 volts on both sides > of the switch, and at the motor controller PCB. But on the "Motor speed > regulator" I have 12 volts on the emitter, and near zero on the base and > collector when the motor stops. I have around 12 volts on the base, and 6 > volts emitter when running, which is normal. No amount of jiggling or > tapping seems to have any effect. > > This "motor speed regulator" appears to be a PNP transistor, type P1V. > According to Sams there is no replacement. So I'm sure that, for this > reason alone, it's either the transistor or the motor, as anything else is > fixable. > > Now -- to be honest I'm not even sure what I'm looking at, although > obviously there's one wire that provides power to the motor and another wire > which produces feedback according to speed. The transistor varies the > output based on the signal fed to it. But what would make the motor stop? > Could the transistor be intermittent is such a way as to open the > base/emitter connection? Is there any way the motor could cause this? > > I've got the PCB out. I replaced the 390 ohm base resistor (220 in the > Sams) because it was high -- around 500. I'm also suspicious of the > electrolytic, and I want to buy a replacement. I've already resoldered > connections to no avail. I guess I'll replace the electrolytic, then cross > my fingers and pray -- but what if the problem remains? Any tips or > suggestions? > > > > -- > Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical > Sound Solutions For Classic Cars > http://www.taymanelectrical.com Article: 340652 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: Tape motor References: Message-ID: Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 16:47:11 -0400 Check that pwb for cracks and cold solder joints. The early ones were pretty bad. Ken Gary Tayman wrote: > Hoo boy, these weird ones come in bundles . . . > > Now I've got an 8-track player from a Mustang, T8MZ. The problem is with > the motor; it runs when it feels like it. If I insert a tape, it starts, > then stops after a second or two. If I keep playing with it, it may run for > awhile, but if I turn it off and back on, it won't run. > > The obvious place to start is the switch -- but I get 12 volts on both sides > of the switch, and at the motor controller PCB. But on the "Motor speed > regulator" I have 12 volts on the emitter, and near zero on the base and > collector when the motor stops. I have around 12 volts on the base, and 6 > volts emitter when running, which is normal. No amount of jiggling or > tapping seems to have any effect. > > This "motor speed regulator" appears to be a PNP transistor, type P1V. > According to Sams there is no replacement. So I'm sure that, for this > reason alone, it's either the transistor or the motor, as anything else is > fixable. > > Now -- to be honest I'm not even sure what I'm looking at, although > obviously there's one wire that provides power to the motor and another wire > which produces feedback according to speed. The transistor varies the > output based on the signal fed to it. But what would make the motor stop? > Could the transistor be intermittent is such a way as to open the > base/emitter connection? Is there any way the motor could cause this? > > I've got the PCB out. I replaced the 390 ohm base resistor (220 in the > Sams) because it was high -- around 500. I'm also suspicious of the > electrolytic, and I want to buy a replacement. I've already resoldered > connections to no avail. I guess I'll replace the electrolytic, then cross > my fingers and pray -- but what if the problem remains? Any tips or > suggestions? > > > Article: 340653 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Eddie Brimer" Subject: clean grunow on ebay Date: 26 Aug 2006 14:26:19 -0700 Message-ID: <1156627579.679610.230350@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> of course not mine. super clean! little on the high side, but really nice, http://cgi.ebay.com/1934-Grunow-All-Wave-Superheterodyne-Console-Radio_W0QQitemZ170022978074QQihZ007QQcategoryZ38034QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Article: 340654 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "wagil" Subject: Moskowitz & Herbach company radios and components Date: 26 Aug 2006 14:36:20 -0700 Message-ID: <1156628180.472704.185660@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> Can anyone see if there are any radios or radio components manufactured by the Moskowitz & Herbach company, located at 512 Market St. in Philadelphia, listed in a 1924-25-26 electronics catalog. I would apprecate any help/info/clues about this comapny. I am researching radios manufactured in Philadelphia in the 1920s. Thanks Wayne g wagil@aol.com Article: 340655 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Larry Fowkes" References: <1156627579.679610.230350@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: clean grunow on ebay Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:20:41 -0400 Message-ID: I have one of those I purchased from Mark Oppat a couple years ago. Very good set with p/p 45 outputs. Built like the proverbial brick sh!t house, weighs a bloody ton. Larry Fowkes "Eddie Brimer" wrote in message news:1156627579.679610.230350@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... > of course not mine. super clean! little on the high side, but really > nice, > > http://cgi.ebay.com/1934-Grunow-All-Wave-Superheterodyne-Console-Radio_W0QQitemZ170022978074QQihZ007QQcategoryZ38034QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > Article: 340656 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Buck Frobisher" Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 19:23:08 -0400 Message-ID: <12f1lv052288qf5@news.supernews.com> References: <8d365$44eeec14$d1cc5bb8$16828@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> <18541-44EEF31D-6@storefull-3174.bay.webtv.net> <12eveca3uj2ufef@news.supernews.com> "Scott W. Harvey" wrote in message news:ecose50he5@news4.newsguy.com... > Buck Frobisher wrote: >> New ones are so cheap now it's silly. >> >> Of course, we all have various ideas on te definition of "cheap", but >> I've seen name brand one in our area regularly for C$600 with XP, and a >> bundled package of tools (word processor, basic spreadsheet, not MS). >> >> Screens are bigger and brighter, graphics cards don't choke as easily, >> HDs are big enough for real world stuff. Old ones always seem to need a >> lot of coddling and patience on the user's part to get through even basic >> stuff. > If you know what you are doing and understand the limitations of the > hardware, an old laptop can still provide good service. That was my point: coddling. As William R Walsh and you both correctly point out, IF you know what you are doing and IF you are careful with software choices, they CAN be just as reliable and, as a side effect, more resistant to attacks than modern machines. But admit it guys, you two are treating the old machines as another hobby, and have become experts. That's another newsgroup, three doors down :) I'm talking about expecting computing to be a bit more like using the phone: simple. A modern phone, that is. Article: 340657 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: pgonshor@aol.com Subject: 5500 Radio Items on ebay - not mine Date: 26 Aug 2006 16:33:41 -0700 Message-ID: <1156635221.372177.5470@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> There are 5599 antique radio items currently on ebay. None of them are mine. Some I like. Some I don't. I haven't bid yet. Just thought I'd let you know. :') Dave Article: 340658 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven" Subject: Re: 5500 Radio Items on ebay - not mine Date: 26 Aug 2006 16:41:34 -0700 Message-ID: <1156635694.791061.250240@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> References: <1156635221.372177.5470@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> pgons...@aol.com wrote: > There are 5599 antique radio items currently on ebay. None of them are > mine. Some I like. Some I don't. I haven't bid yet. Just thought > I'd let you know. :') > Dave My eBay says I have 0 items for sale, and I need a lover who won't drive me crazy. Some girl who knows the meaning of, "Hey, hit the highway"! Article: 340659 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:39:48 -0500 Message-ID: <3069-44F0DBC4-295@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net> References: <12f1lv052288qf5@news.supernews.com> How about www.datawind.com cuhulin Article: 340660 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven" Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: 26 Aug 2006 16:46:21 -0700 Message-ID: <1156635981.087571.134980@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com> References: <8d365$44eeec14$d1cc5bb8$16828@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> Buck Frobisher wrote: > "Scott W. Harvey" wrote in message > news:ecose50he5@news4.newsguy.com... > > Buck Frobisher wrote: > >> New ones are so cheap now it's silly. > >> > >> Of course, we all have various ideas on te definition of "cheap", but > >> I've seen name brand one in our area regularly for C$600 with XP, and a > >> bundled package of tools (word processor, basic spreadsheet, not MS). > >> > >> Screens are bigger and brighter, graphics cards don't choke as easily, > >> HDs are big enough for real world stuff. Old ones always seem to need a > >> lot of coddling and patience on the user's part to get through even basic > >> stuff. > > If you know what you are doing and understand the limitations of the > > hardware, an old laptop can still provide good service. > > That was my point: coddling. As William R Walsh and you both correctly > point out, IF you know what you are doing and IF you are careful with > software choices, they CAN be just as reliable and, as a side effect, more > resistant to attacks than modern machines. > > But admit it guys, you two are treating the old machines as another hobby, > and have become experts. That's another newsgroup, three doors down :) > I'm talking about expecting computing to be a bit more like using the phone: > simple. A modern phone, that is. I have a Stromberg Carlson rotary c.1979. I really can't help you with that. Article: 340661 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "AuroraOldRadios" Subject: Re: 5500 Radio Items on ebay - not mine Date: 26 Aug 2006 16:57:11 -0700 Message-ID: <1156636631.808511.6330@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> References: <1156635221.372177.5470@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> pgonshor@aol.com wrote: > There are 5599 antique radio items currently on ebay. None of them are > mine. Some I like. Some I don't. I haven't bid yet. Just thought > I'd let you know. :') > Dave You should have checked out that sale today, Dave. Lots of parts and misc. Practically giving away much of it. A lot I picked up will be showing up on Ebay soon. I did get the Sparton 1068 console in excellent shape (keeper, not cheap). 10 tube Midwest chassis/speaker either 10-34 or 10-35. The owners family decided to keep the tiny Philco 1950 TV. Massive 20 Amp variac. Unbuilt Heathkit project. Not a lot of tubes. Sheesh, I loaded up my car. From adouglasatgis.net Sun Aug 27 13:03:49 EDT 2006 Article: 340662 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Alan Douglas Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Moskowitz & Herbach company radios and components Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 20:02:05 -0400 Organization: NewsGuy - Unlimited Usenet $19.95 Lines: 6 Message-ID: <54o1f21l0dk72ks56eb4dqca2rgg1jf983@4ax.com> References: <1156628180.472704.185660@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: p-243.newsdawg.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.92/16.572 Path: news.unc.edu!elk.ncren.net!newshub.sdsu.edu!pln-e!spln!dex!extra.newsguy.com!newsp.newsguy.com!news1 Xref: news0.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:340662 Hi, M&H is listed in the August 1925 Radio Trade Directory as making RF transformers (and possibly other things, but I'd have to search each category). There is no listing in the 1923-24 Radio Dealer Year Book. Alan Article: 340663 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 09:21:57 +0900 Message-ID: References: <8d365$44eeec14$d1cc5bb8$16828@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> <18541-44EEF31D-6@storefull-3174.bay.webtv.net> <12eveca3uj2ufef@news.supernews.com> <12f1lv052288qf5@news.supernews.com> <44F0DCA6.FC915A6B@earthlink.net> "Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message news:44F0DCA6.FC915A6B@earthlink.net... > Buck Frobisher wrote: >> >> That was my point: coddling. As William R Walsh and you both correctly >> point out, IF you know what you are doing and IF you are careful with >> software choices, they CAN be just as reliable and, as a side effect, >> more >> resistant to attacks than modern machines. >> >> But admit it guys, you two are treating the old machines as another >> hobby, >> and have become experts. That's another newsgroup, three doors down :) >> I'm talking about expecting computing to be a bit more like using the >> phone: >> simple. A modern phone, that is. > > > Have you looked at a new phone? Its the old phones that were simple > to use. The new ones do everything except open the garage door and > change channels on your TV. > > Some will even peform those functions. -- Say no to institutionalized interference. Just say NO to HD/IBOC! Article: 340664 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Phil Nelson" References: <1156635221.372177.5470@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: 5500 Radio Items on ebay - not mine Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:05:49 -0700 Message-ID: Thanks for the tip. Gawrsh, Mickey, what an eye opener. It never would have occurred to me to search erBay (is that what you call that place?) for something like an old radio! My life has changed forever. Please keep posting messages about things for sale on erBay -- preferably several erBay ads per day. The more erBay ads you post, the less we need to think. And if the auctions are listed by you or your cronies, that's all part of the fun!!! Like everyone else in this newsgroup, I am much too stupid to browse erBay on my own. And, just like you, I find it delightful if someone points me to, say, five things per day so I don't have to bother sifting through 5,000 or 6,000 radios to see what I might like better or buy more cheaply. P.S. What was that URL again? And what is a "shill" ? :-) Phil "not mine either, and never will be" Nelson Article: 340665 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Beloved Leader" Subject: Re: Looking for a Trade Date: 26 Aug 2006 18:12:20 -0700 Message-ID: <1156641140.579598.103450@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> References: <1156515424.465254.269150@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Peter Wieck wrote: > Beloved Leader wrote: > > Peter Wieck wrote: > > > I have two Original US-made AR Integrated Amplifiers. Oh, my mistake. For some reason, I immediately thought of the Heathkit AR-15 receiver, was also available as a separate AJ-15 tuner and AA-15 integrated amplifier. Sorry. Article: 340666 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "AuroraOldRadios" Subject: Re: 5500 Radio Items on ebay - not mine Date: 26 Aug 2006 18:40:59 -0700 Message-ID: <1156642859.524760.304310@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> References: <1156635221.372177.5470@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Phil Nelson wrote: > Thanks for the tip. Gawrsh, Mickey, what an eye opener. > And if the auctions are listed by you or your cronies, that's all part of > the fun!!! > > P.S. What was that URL again? And what is a "shill" ? > > :-) > > Phil "not mine either, and never will be" Nelson Gee Phil, lighten up! Article: 340667 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Dave.H" Subject: Re: Operatic Model 45M Date: 26 Aug 2006 18:41:04 -0700 Message-ID: <1156642864.471959.81180@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com> References: <1156464715.484737.151440@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> Anything I should get replaced in it other than the electrolytic caps? I want to make a list what needs to be replaced before I get it professionally repaired. What about the paper capacitors in it? I've heard they are unreliable. Article: 340668 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "William R. Walsh" References: <1156635221.372177.5470@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: 5500 Radio Items on ebay - not mine Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 02:17:16 GMT Hi! > Thanks for the tip. Gawrsh, Mickey, what an eye opener. Sounds like that hit a nerve. I actually enjoyed seeing the statistic, and honestly wouldn't have thought to just search eBay like that. (So far I haven't had to turn to eBay in search of a radio. I'm not far enough along to want anything specific.) William Article: 340669 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "graham" References: <1156635221.372177.5470@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: 5500 Radio Items on ebay - not mine Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 19:18:55 -0700 Message-ID: <5rOdnTbuWrSTnGzZnZ2dnUVZ_t6dnZ2d@comcast.com> wrote in message news:1156635221.372177.5470@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... > There are 5599 antique radio items currently on ebay. None of them are > mine. Some I like. Some I don't. I haven't bid yet. Just thought > I'd let you know. :') .. well Dave, you are most likely cheap, bid on the ones you don't like and pass on the ones you do ... and next time, do not feel obligated to let us know .. Article: 340670 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "William R. Walsh" References: <37mdnce8Tqp3UnLZnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d@giganews.com> Subject: Re: Trans-Portable radio Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 02:20:32 GMT Hi! > If you look at the factory photo of the car's dashboard, you'll see a > conventional tuning knob & dial, with pushbuttons. Yes, but...how was the tuning actually *done*? Did they rig up a system to drive the tuning wheel on the portable part? Or was the portable's built in tuner deactivated and replaced by one in the dash unit? > A note from a > Buick owner mentions that the in-dash portion of the radio used an > additional two transistors. I saw that and would guess that these would be for voltage regulation and/or audio amplification. William Article: 340671 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "graham" References: <1156515424.465254.269150@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> <1156541336.097313.8010@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> <1156545894.750441.280640@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> <1156641140.579598.103450@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Looking for a Trade Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 19:27:21 -0700 Message-ID: "Beloved Leader" wrote in message news:1156641140.579598.103450@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com... > > Peter Wieck wrote: >> Beloved Leader wrote: >> > Peter Wieck wrote: >> > > I have two Original US-made AR Integrated Amplifiers. > > Oh, my mistake. For some reason, I immediately thought of the Heathkit > AR-15 receiver, was also available as a separate AJ-15 tuner and AA-15 > integrated amplifier. .. you might have confused AR's by out by Jensen International, they have introduced 5 integrated amps since the one Peter is talking about ... the A-03, A-04. A-05, A-06 and the A-07 all where made offshore ... all between 1986 & 1989 ... .. the AR Amplifier/Universal, the model Peter is talking about, was made in the USA from 1969 to 1974 and is a totally different beast ... Article: 340672 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Gordon Richmond Subject: Re: Tape motor Message-ID: References: <44F0DF51.61DA511D@earthlink.net> Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 02:27:33 GMT >Gee, I might be in luck. My ECG book sez a 185 will replace a P1V. However >it is silicon, and is a T-128 case. Looks maybe correct, depending on >size -- this one's small. However I thought it was germanium, as the >voltages in Sams show a 0.2v drop emitter to base. I'll have to check with >my local parts store -- if it's there and cheap, (not $30 like most >germanium powers) I'll put in a new one. Gary, I recall working on an old cassette player which used a cam-operated switch to control the auto-eject. As long as the takeup spool was turning, the switch would cycle and repeatedly discharge a small electrolytic cap that was part of a time-base circuit. If the takeup spool stopped turning, the cap would reach a high enough voltage to switch on a transistor that in turn powered the eject solenoid. I describe that because I'm wondering if maybe the yellow wire in that motor is a switched contact that is used to create pulses for speed reference? Gordon Richmond Article: 340673 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "William R. Walsh" References: <8d365$44eeec14$d1cc5bb8$16828@snip.allthenewsgroups.com> <18541-44EEF31D-6@storefull-3174.bay.webtv.net> <12eveca3uj2ufef@news.supernews.com> <12f1lv052288qf5@news.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Message-ID: <8v7Ig.13289$aJ.11297@attbi_s21> Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 02:32:36 GMT Hi! > But admit it guys, you two are treating the old machines as another hobby, > and have become experts. A hobby, yes. An expert? Oh, maybe here and maybe there. (http://greyghost.dyndns.org/mcastuff/) I still learn something now and again about these--just finished converting one to fast/wide SCSI all the way! (Zoom!) I think people should take the time to understand at least a little about their computer, new or old. They don't have to become experts, but a little knowledge would help prevent a lot of this oh-so-common spyware/malware/adware/virus garbage. > I'm talking about expecting computing to be a bit more like using the > phone: simple. A modern phone, that is. A quote that (far as I know) was made by Bjorn Stroustrup: "I used to dream of the day when my computer would be as eay to use as my mobile phone. It has happened, I no longer know how to use my phone." I'll try to stop furthering this OT thread for now... William Article: 340674 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <1156026566.885571.284840@75g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> <1156616836.476140.105500@75g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Do you think this Zenith is worth that much? Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 02:39:42 GMT "RadioGary" wrote in message news:1156616836.476140.105500@75g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... > > Sorry CL Antiques, you are the weakest link. > > At least they aren't NARU right now. jim menning Article: 340675 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "DumpsterDiver" Subject: A Real Heart-Stopper Date: 26 Aug 2006 19:44:25 -0700 Message-ID: <1156646665.835812.157100@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com> Everybody's seen those "last minute shoot-outs" on Ebay, but I can't remember ever seeing first hour action like this one .... $2800+ within one hour of listing! And the pictures are TERRIBLE! If you download em and futz & fiddle with the brightness and contrast, you can sorta make out what this item is, but it's a real struggle. The seller started it at $4.99 ... and I figured I might cop it for $20 or so if I waited till the last minute. Oh well ... Betcha the seller's a little surprised too! Ebay Item # 140023097756 (sorry, couldn't get the link to paste correctly, but this one's worth the extra effort to search it up). DD Article: 340676 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 21:33:55 -0500 Message-ID: <3069-44F10493-315@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net> References: I own some old telephones.I am looking straight at a made in Sweden sort of a stylish telephone that I own,I think it dates back to the 1960's or 1970's.I dont see any words on it.The dialer thingy is on the bottom of the telephone.And I own a Western Electric brass candlestick telephone,it doesn't have a dialer on it,it came that way from the factory,it is at least 100 years old or older.And I own a Western Electric desk/table top telephone that does have the dialer on it,I once saw the date 1933 on something inside of the telephone.And I own a Western Electric telephone that dates back to the 1940's or 1950's.And I own a Western Electric Princess telephone and another telephone that looks like that one,I dont remember the name brand of it,it isn't a Western Electric,it's floatin around here somewhere.I own several other old telephones too.My old buddy also owns some old telephones. cuhulin Article: 340677 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Lee Subject: Re: Get a SONY SW Radio now B4 their bankrupt Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 22:58:45 -0400 Message-ID: References: <3069-44F10493-315@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net> cuhulin@webtv.net wrote: > I own some old telephones.I am looking straight at a made in Sweden sort > of a stylish telephone that I own,I think it dates back to the 1960's or > 1970's.I dont see any words on it.The dialer thingy is on the bottom of > the telephone. Sounds like an ericaphone. See: >www.danripley.com/catalogs/modernauctioncatalog/Image_0011_0027_0001_Thumb.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.danripley.com/catalogs/modernauctioncatalog/InvCat_0016.htm&h=88&w=125&sz=3&hl=en&start=4&tbnid=de7G9ocBAx00JM:&tbnh=59&tbnw=84&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dericaphone%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DG Regards Lee Article: 340678 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Daniel Russell" Subject: Emerson Radio Volume Problem Date: 26 Aug 2006 20:18:52 -0700 Message-ID: <1156648732.898648.313670@75g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Hi group, I am still here trying to work out this volume bug on my Emerson 6 tube radio that i still can not identify. The tubes are 6SQ7, 6SA7, 6SG7, 6K6, 5Y3, 6SK7, and a 6U5 Tuning eye. It have 2 SW bands and a BC band. The cabinet is a table top model with a top mount slanted slide rule, with 4 knobs and horizontal wooden speaker grill. The volume control does not work, it is low all the time. When adjusted from about 3/4 to full what sound i have is reduced in half. Tonight I found 5 tubes testing weak or shorted. I had 3 in a box which tested well and replaced them. The tubes i could not replace were a 6K6 that was missing the normal shorts on setup D & K on my Mighty Mite III tester, the other tube 6SQ7 which i think is the audio amplifier tests good on leakage, and shorts fail setup D&E emission setup, and passes setup B. If anyone knows anything about the Sencore TC130 Mighty Mite III tube setup and has an idea if i am on the right track thinking this tube will cause the volume to be inop please email me, it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dan Russell Article: 340679 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: 5500 Radio Items on ebay - not mine References: <1156635221.372177.5470@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> <1156635694.791061.250240@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 03:45:53 GMT Skippy wrote: > My eBay says I have 0 items for sale, and I need a lover who won't > drive me crazy. Some girl who knows the meaning of, "Hey, hit the > highway"! With you, it's as easy as "Hi, my name's Steven." Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 340680 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Art's Antique Radios" References: <1156635221.372177.5470@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> <5rOdnTbuWrSTnGzZnZ2dnUVZ_t6dnZ2d@comcast.com> Subject: Re: 5500 Radio Items on ebay - not mine Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 22:51:12 -0500 Message-ID: <0uWdnQPQY88wi2zZnZ2dnUVZ_qqdnZ2d@comcast.com> Actually the 5500 is low. But that has to do with Labor day next weekend. In the fall it will easily approach 7500-8000 radio items "graham" wrote in message news:5rOdnTbuWrSTnGzZnZ2dnUVZ_t6dnZ2d@comcast.com... > > wrote in message > news:1156635221.372177.5470@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... >> There are 5599 antique radio items currently on ebay. None of them are >> mine. Some I like. Some I don't. I haven't bid yet. Just thought >> I'd let you know. :') > > > .. well Dave, you are most likely cheap, bid on the ones you don't > like and pass on the ones you do ... and next time, do not feel > obligated to let us know .. > Article: 340681 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Rune" References: Subject: Re: Help with open reel playback (slightly OT?) Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 03:51:19 GMT I have been dealing with this a lot lately. Most of the time the fault is with the choice of gear (computer and tape recorder) involved. First: Does the rate of the hum change if you change tape speeds? If so, it's in the tape. If not there are other possibilities. Some old recorders had amplifiers connected directly to the AC line like AC/DC radios. These WILL cause problems with most computers. An isolation transformer may help but may not. The first thing to do is see if the tape plays the same way through speakers or headphones. Also try the recorder with no tape. If the hum is still there the playing recorder is at fault. If the recorder has been sitting for some time the filters and other caps are probably bad. A bad hum on playback can also come from a bad preamp tube or a failed filter in a DC heater supply. Some computer sound cards or onboard sound systems will produce bad hums when hooked up to outside equipment. This is a design flaw in either the sound system or the power supply or both. Also, HOW are you connecting the player to the computer? From what jack? TO what jack? Do NOT use the microphone input on the computer. You say you have several machines? How many have you tried playing this tape on? Ray "dave" wrote in message news:RXkGg.610$Db4.72247@news1.epix.net... > Hello, > > I am not sure if this is a good forum for this inquiry, or if one exists, > but here goes: > > I am trying to play back a very old open-reel tape recording for a friend > of > mine. It has some home recordings of deceased family members, etc. So > basically I am trying to do audio archiving for him. I own several old > open > reel machines which generally have not seen much use to this point and I > am > certainly no expert on the format. > > The problem I am having is that the audio in the track/tracks where the > voices are recorded has a severe 60 Hz hum over top of it. The hum is > very > even in amplitude and is so strong that it sounds like it is modulating > the > fairly faint voices underneath. I am recording to my computer and have > tried filtering the hum out with software but the audio is still garbled > from the strong 60 Hz signal. I am thinking that the head on the machine > that was used to record these voice tracks was aligned a little off to one > side or something like that and that I might be able to get a much cleaner > take if I were able to move the head on one of my machines to align better > with the track. I am not talking about azimuth angle but actual side to > side alignment. I am not sure if this even makes sense but it is the only > thing I could think of. If anybody has a better idea on this topic, I > would > be most appreciative hearing from you. > > > thanks, > > Dave > > Article: 340682 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Art's Antique Radios" References: <1156646665.835812.157100@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: A Real Heart-Stopper Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 22:53:23 -0500 Message-ID: <7NydnYwUE5GsimzZnZ2dnUVZ_t-dnZ2d@comcast.com> already up to $5200 But it is basically two guys who want it badly and they have too much money :) "DumpsterDiver" wrote in message news:1156646665.835812.157100@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com... > Everybody's seen those "last minute shoot-outs" on Ebay, but I can't > remember ever seeing first hour action like this one .... $2800+ > within one hour of listing! > > And the pictures are TERRIBLE! If you download em and futz & fiddle > with the brightness and contrast, you can sorta make out what this item > is, but it's a real struggle. > > The seller started it at $4.99 ... and I figured I might cop it for $20 > or so if I waited till the last minute. Oh well ... > > Betcha the seller's a little surprised too! > > Ebay Item # 140023097756 (sorry, couldn't get the link to paste > correctly, but this one's worth the extra effort to search it up). > > > DD > Article: 340683 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Shawn K Subject: Re: A Real Heart-Stopper References: <1156646665.835812.157100@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 04:48:15 GMT I've been watching this one for a few hours, found it when it was just put up for auction. There is one guy in particular bidding on it, bigalarsen, been watching the stuff he has been winning (been outbid by him several times). He must have an incredible collection by now. -- Shawn K www.thisoldradio.com Article: 340684 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mark Oppat" Subject: FA: 1935 Grunow 11 tube console (not mine!) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 01:47:29 -0400 Message-ID: These are very nice radios. Built like a brick shithouse. This might be the same model I sold to Larry Fowkes several years ago. ... Mark Oppat http://cgi.ebay.com/1934-Grunow-All-Wave-Superheterodyne-Console-Radio_W0QQitemZ170022978074QQihZ007QQcategoryZ38034QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Article: 340685 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mark Oppat" Subject: FA: 13 tube W/G made Airline console (not mine) Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 01:52:22 -0400 Message-ID: my buddy Dan is moving out a few nice higher end consoles, this is one. I have the 6F 16 tube version, have yet to restore it. But this one is darn close, and better than my 6F: It has original finish. http://cgi.ebay.com/1936-13-tube-Truetone-Wells-Gardner-console-radio_W0QQitemZ230022260592QQihZ013QQcategoryZ38034QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Mark Oppat Article: 340686 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mark Oppat" Subject: FA: 1938 Silvertone... somebody needs to make this bezel! Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 01:57:30 -0400 Message-ID: I have owned and seen so many of this model set with the bezel in poor shape or missing. Someone here needs to make a good version of it! I think take an existing one and cut it in 6 places to expand it out about 3/8" total across and 1/4" height. The original is Tenite. Crappy stuff. Anyone who made this bezel could probably sell 50 of them in 2 years for $30 each. http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Vintage-Sears-Silvertone-Console-Radio_W0QQitemZ250022639215QQihZ015QQcategoryZ38034QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem just my thoughts. Mark Oppat Article: 340687 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven" Subject: Re: 5500 Radio Items on ebay - not mine Date: 26 Aug 2006 23:15:17 -0700 Message-ID: <1156659317.808103.231920@75g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> References: <1156635221.372177.5470@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> AuroraOldRadios wrote: > Phil Nelson wrote: > > Thanks for the tip. Gawrsh, Mickey, what an eye opener. > > > And if the auctions are listed by you or your cronies, that's all part of > > the fun!!! > > > > P.S. What was that URL again? And what is a "shill" ? > > > > :-) > > > > Phil "not mine either, and never will be" Nelson > Gee Phil, lighten up! Yeah, yer ass is draggin' and yer boobs and knuckles are running a close second and third there. Do mellow? Article: 340688 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mark Oppat" References: <1156627579.679610.230350@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: