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Category Archives: Radio
1938 General Electric G-56 Repair
From the Rain City Audio Repair Blog: Rain City Audio recently had the occasion to work on a 1938 GE radio, the model G-56. Since these are rather large floor model radios, the owner removed the chassis and speaker from … Continue reading
Posted in Projects, Radio
Tagged -56, 1938, antique radio, g-56, GE, general electricg, vintage radio
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1930 Crosley Arbiter Radio Repair
From the Rain City Audio Repair Blog: This 1930 Crosley radio came through the shop for a repair recently. The owner dropped off the chassis and turntable, then took the cabinet for professional refinishing. At some point in this radio’s … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Electronics, Radio, Radios and Tubes, Vintage
Tagged 1930, arbiter, Crosley, radio, repair
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Dynaco FM-3 High Fidelity Tuner Repair
I recently got to work on a very interesting Dynaco FM tuner, the FM-3, which was in the shop for an overhaul. The owner reported it wasn’t working that well anymore, which isn’t a surprise given it’s age. These are good … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Electronics, Projects, Radio, Radios and Tubes, Stereo, Vintage
Tagged FM, FM radio, fm-3, heathkit, tuner repair
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1957 Grundig 5060A High Fidelity Tube Radio
From Rain City Audio: German radios are considerably less common than U.S.-made radios from the same model years, but offer excellent performance and very beautiful styling. This Grundig 5060A from 1957 does just that, offering AM Broadcast, two Shortwave, and … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Electronics, Hi-Fi, Projects, Radio, Radios and Tubes, Vintage
Tagged 5060a, FM radio, german radio, Grundig, tube radio, vintage
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1946 Setchell-Carlson 416 “Frog Eyes” Radio Repair
This little post-WW2 AM Broadcast receiver made a trip from the central Skagit Valley down to Seattle’s Rain City Audio for service. The owner had one of these decades ago and recently picked up another, and wanted it to be … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Electronics, Projects, Radio, Radios and Tubes, Vintage
Tagged 416, overhaul, repair, setchell-carlson, tube radio
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Building the SSTRAN Part 15 Low Power AM Transmitter Kit
Have a bunch of old tube radios, but nothing good on the air in your area? That’s a common problem, and SSTRAN has the solution! I just built one of these to give as a gift, and thought I’d write up … Continue reading
Philips High Fidelity Laboratories 673 Tuner Repair and Alignment
From the Rain City Audio Repair Blog: This Philips 673 tuner just came through the shop for an overhaul and adjustment. It was working for the most part but the alignment had shifted and there was room for improvement on … Continue reading
Antenna Distribution for AM Radios
I’ve had a few questions come my way about antenna distribution systems for AM radios, specifically to connect something like a large attic antenna to multiple radios at once. There’s a lot out there designed for VHF/UHF or CATV signals, … Continue reading
Telefunken Bajazzo Sport 201 Transistor Radio
Cross-posted from the Rain City Audio Repair Blog: I don’t typically service portable transistor radios, but I make an occasional exception for something especially unique or interesting. The Telefunken Bajazzo Sport 201 is no exception – it’s a high end … Continue reading
Posted in Electronics, Projects, Radio, Vintage
Tagged 201, bajazzo, bajazzo sport, portable radio, Telefunken, transistor radio
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Sherwood S2000-III Tube FM Tuner Repair
Cross-posted from the Rain City Audio Repair Blog: Sherwood made some excellent hi-fi FM tuners back in the day, and this S2000-III is no exception. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of documentation about this model available, but that didn’t stop … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Electronics, Hi-Fi, Radio, Radios and Tubes, Vintage
Tagged fm tuner, S2000-III, Sherwood, tube tuner, vintage tuner
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