Monthly Archives: December 2013

1948 Motorola 99-FM21 Console Radio Back to Life

Posted on December 23, 2013 by jwk

I recently had the chance to work on this beautiful Motorola 99-FM21 from 1948, currently owned by the granddaughter of its original owner. It’s been in the family since its purchase new in 1948 and was lovingly cared for the … Continue reading →

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JVC XV-S60 DVD Player Repair

Posted on December 17, 2013 by jwk

A local gentleman brought in his JVC DVD player, model XV-S60, for repairs. It’s a high end unit from around 2001 with some sentimental significance and despite it being a fair bit outside my normal interest, I decided to take … Continue reading →

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1936 Zenith 5-S-29 Repair with Dial Face Replacement

Posted on December 12, 2013 by jwk

I recently had the privilege of working on this beautiful 1936 Zenith 5-S-29 tabletop radio. It’s a beautiful 5-tube table radio with a 6-inch speaker and the iconic black Zenith dial and lightning bolt Z pointer. This one is special, … Continue reading →

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Bose 901 Series I Active Equalizer #50911 Repaired

Posted on December 3, 2013 by jwk

I recently had this Bose 901 Series I Active Equalizer, serial number 50911, in the shop for repair. These are a lot of fun to work on and very rewarding for the great sound they produce when they’re working properly. … Continue reading →

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