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1934 Weston Capacity Meter Model 664 Repair

Posted on April 27, 2014 by jwk

Here’s another project I just finished at Rain City Audio:

This 1934 Weston Capacity Meter/AC Voltmeter was used to measure capacitors and the output of transformers for experimentation and troubleshooting. It only needed a good cleaning and one component replaced to fire right up and make some measurements. Continue reading →

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A Most Convoluted 1934 Philco 66B Antique Radio Repair

Posted on May 31, 2013 by jwk

Recently, I took in a beautiful Philco 66B for repair. Manufactured in 1934, this chassis ended up in several different models – a couple of tombstones, a cathedral, and at least two console radios. They’re all 5-tube radios with the … Continue reading →

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First Look: 1934 GE M-125 Radio

Posted on September 24, 2012 by jwk

I was lucky enough to find a very rare, high-end radio for sale on Craigslist and jumped on it as quickly as I could. This particular one is the 1934/35 General Electric model M-125, their highest end offering for that … Continue reading →

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New Arrival: 1934 Simplex Model P Dual Band Radio

Posted on January 3, 2012 by jwk

I was cruising eBay randomly the other day and made an incredibly lucky find…a 1934 Simplex Model P Dual Band tombstone radio had just been listed. I have a pretty low maximum that I’m willing to pay for any radio, … Continue reading →

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