That's a very good repair job. I have one of these I got as a teenager but it is at my parents' house. Mine was still working on original components back then but I will definitely replace the capacitors when I am able to get it.
Luckily I think it still uses the IF cans with the variable capacitors rather than the bad mica caps which began to be popular starting around when this set was made.
It is nice to have an easy repair every now and then. Nice ordinary IF cans. Glad you have one also, really nice to find one of these. Any Westinghouse radio is nice for a collection and the styling on this model is very interesting.
Hi Rick, another nice clear video. Tell me please, is one side of your mains supply referenced to earth as ours is in the UK?
Or are both sides floating?
Our domestic supply is 240 Volts RMS 50 Hz usually with the negative side grounded at the incoming termination and it’s referred to as PEM that’s Permanent Multiple Earthling. The live connection, the side that isn’t earthed, is always on the right of a socket outlet and each plug has its own fuse.
In the US, the standard for home power is a hot side, ground, and an earth ground, 120VAC@60Hz. So it seems the configuration is the same as yours, but the voltage and cycles are different
C'mon...real vintage radio repairmen don't own a chassis with enough space to swim in. That's cheating. And a hinged back no less...gimme a break. :-)
I like the older AM/FM radios. They do sound good.
I don't remember get a call from you, just leave a message, I'll call back. I only have the cell now and sometimes I'll get a message the next day? Anyway it works most of the time. I have been spending more time in an area that has questionable coverage that may be the problem.
It's great to see an old radio brought back to useful life. As always- You did a great job. Gary
HD7100 4 months ago
do you use Illonois caps? ME TOO!
SpeakerFreak95 4 months ago
Thanks SpeakerFreak95
I'll use them and any other good quality cap.
AllAmericanFiveRadio 4 months ago
That's a very good repair job. I have one of these I got as a teenager but it is at my parents' house. Mine was still working on original components back then but I will definitely replace the capacitors when I am able to get it.
Luckily I think it still uses the IF cans with the variable capacitors rather than the bad mica caps which began to be popular starting around when this set was made.
retrochad 4 months ago
Thanks retrochad
It is nice to have an easy repair every now and then. Nice ordinary IF cans. Glad you have one also, really nice to find one of these. Any Westinghouse radio is nice for a collection and the styling on this model is very interesting.
AllAmericanFiveRadio 4 months ago
Hi Rick, another nice clear video. Tell me please, is one side of your mains supply referenced to earth as ours is in the UK?
Or are both sides floating?
Our domestic supply is 240 Volts RMS 50 Hz usually with the negative side grounded at the incoming termination and it’s referred to as PEM that’s Permanent Multiple Earthling. The live connection, the side that isn’t earthed, is always on the right of a socket outlet and each plug has its own fuse.
Kind Regards ... Andy
AndyDaviesByTheSea 5 months ago
Thanks AndyDaviesByTheSea
Hey Andy,
In the US, the standard for home power is a hot side, ground, and an earth ground, 120VAC@60Hz. So it seems the configuration is the same as yours, but the voltage and cycles are different
Regards,
Rick
AllAmericanFiveRadio 4 months ago
Rick,
C'mon...real vintage radio repairmen don't own a chassis with enough space to swim in. That's cheating. And a hinged back no less...gimme a break. :-)
I like the older AM/FM radios. They do sound good.
Thanks.
Regards,
John
joernone 5 months ago
Thanks joernone
Hey John,
I don't remember get a call from you, just leave a message, I'll call back. I only have the cell now and sometimes I'll get a message the next day? Anyway it works most of the time. I have been spending more time in an area that has questionable coverage that may be the problem.
Regards,
Rick
AllAmericanFiveRadio 4 months ago
Question: Have you or do you stuff electrolytic caps before? I think it would make it a cleaner installation.
pskittle488 5 months ago
@pskittle488
Sure, I just put a link on you profile to my ebook. I show stuffing caps and a lot more other stuff.
AllAmericanFiveRadio 5 months ago
Nicely done. Just out of curiosity, what was the shelf life of one of those old electrolytic capacitors?
HexiBase 5 months ago
Nice set. That drive wheel on the front of the tuning condenser looks brand new!
Zone1242 5 months ago
Thanks Zone1242
It was nice to see the inside in good shape. Looks like no previous repairs too, that does not happen very often.
AllAmericanFiveRadio 5 months ago