Category Archives: Photos

Antique Radio in “House” Season 8 Episode 5

Posted on November 13, 2011 by retrovoltage

In “House”, Season 8 Episode 5 (aired 11/7), we can see that the good Doctor has a 1937 Philco 37-620 Radiobar in his office. Unclear whether or not it has the original glassware. I’d love to have one of these … Continue reading →

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Firestone 4-B-31 “Roamer” Car Radio [In Progress]

Posted on November 12, 2011 by retrovoltage

Just a short update to show what I’m working on right now. Other priorities have gotten in the way of actually updating this site over the last week, but things are still going on in the background! One project up … Continue reading →

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Going Digital [Radio Manuals]

Posted on October 13, 2011 by retrovoltage

My digital copies of Rider’s Perpetual Troubleshooter manuals arrived! In the back are the six hardbound volumes I own, out of a set of 24 total. In front, DVDs I purchased from eBay seller KE3GK for about the price of one … Continue reading →

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ViewSonic VP191b Computer Monitor Repair

Posted on September 24, 2011 by retrovoltage

A little while ago, I picked up a set of seven LCD monitors in various states of not working as a fun side project. The first one was quite easy – it just needed a wire reconnected internally and works … Continue reading →

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Westinghouse LCD Repair

Posted on August 28, 2011 by retrovoltage

After seeing the repair I made on the Samsung LCD monitor, a friend gave me a few-years-old Westinghouse LCD/TV that had quit working – it wouldn’t power on anymore. It’s a Westinghouse SK-19H210S, 19″ LCD accepting VGA or HDMI up … Continue reading →

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Antique Radios in “Babylon 5”

Posted on July 20, 2011 by retrovoltage

In Season 2, Episode 7 of television program “Babylon 5” (1994-1998), you can see a few antique radios in the space station’s Earth History Exhibit. With the help of some other radio hobbyists, I’ve identified the interesting ones. On the … Continue reading →

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Ruined Antique Radio Photo Roundup Redux

Posted on July 8, 2011 by retrovoltage

I thought I’d start the weekend off with some more photos of butchered antique radios for your viewing misery pleasure. This is the second-round photo roundup. Check out the first set of ruined antiques here! An aspiring artist thought this 1940s … Continue reading →

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Repairing an Antique Radio from Start to Finish [7 – Conclusion] – Grunow 589

Posted on June 26, 2011 by retrovoltage

And we’re done! The saga of restoring the Grunow 589 is coming to a close, as I’ve sorted the last issue, performed the final set of adjustments and verified correct operation of all its features. Update: The series is complete. … Continue reading →

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Repairing an Antique Radio from Start to Finish [6.5] – Grunow 589

Posted on June 21, 2011 by retrovoltage

Update: The series is complete. For more articles and information, visit these other posts. This dates back to 2011, when I was pretty new to this hobby – I’d probably do a few things differently now! Part 1: Identification and … Continue reading →

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Repairing an Antique Radio from Start to Finish (6) – Grunow 589

Posted on June 5, 2011 by retrovoltage

Update: The series is complete. For more articles and information, visit these other posts. This dates back to 2011, when I was pretty new to this hobby – I’d probably do a few things differently now! Part 1: Identification and … Continue reading →

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