Article: 326287 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Possible new reproduction Philco escutcheon? From: Ron Ramirez References: <6KydnUNBp_2T9uDeRVn-pg@comcast.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 15:31:58 GMT "Mark Oppat" wrote in news:6KydnUNBp_2T9uDeRVn- pg@comcast.com: > in addition to Philco, there are a pile of Silvertone sets out there that > need bezels! ...and I can think of at least one RCA console with a squarish escutcheon that always warps, and there are bound to be others... Unfortunately it comes down to what is cost-effective to reproduce. (I should mention that I have absolutely no financial interest in these escutcheons; I am merely a collector who, like you, would like to see these become available.) Larry can offer the 41-250 et al. bezels because there is a high demand for them, so it justified his expense of tooling up to produce them. On his behalf, I'm trying to find out if there is sufficient demand for these smaller Philco escutcheons. Personally, I think the growing collector interest in Model 41-226, known by some as the "Little Sled," should be enough to justify making a new escutcheon for it and the others which use the same part. As for Silvertone, well...if enough people contacted Larry about it, maybe that could happen too; if not, there are others who have experimented with making their own molds. Jean Goller borrowed one of my Philco 118 escutcheons to try and make a mold...that's another escutcheon that would be in fairly decent demand if repros were available, since the originals usually break at the dividing band between the dial opening and the shadow meter opening. -- Ron Ramirez - Evansville, Indiana Visit PhilcoRadio.com at http://www.philcoradio.com/ and the new Philco Phorum at http://philcoradio.com/phpBB2/index.php Article: 326288 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Are Shippers Getting Worse? From: Ron Ramirez References: <1132276183.132666.11590@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132319869.378974.75840@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132328928.665613.183850@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <0PSdnQCOz7-3eePenZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@comcast.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 15:49:10 GMT "Mark Oppat" wrote in news:0PSdnQCOz7-3eePenZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@comcast.com: > Some Fedex/Kinkos are 24hrs around here. I tried them but the drive > is much farther than USPS and the time to process the stuff is much > longer. Hey Mark...open a FedEx account at www.fedex.com. It's fairly quick, painless, and costs you nothing. Then, when you have packages to ship, process the paperwork online...take the packages with the labels you printed online affixed to them. along with the FedEx shipping manifest paper (which you also print online) to your FedEx drop-off...hand them over...and leave. FedEx will charge your credit card when the packages are delivered, and you can track their progress as they go. Also, as you prepare each shipment, you can have FedEx send the tracking number to your customer via e-mail at no extra charge. As an extra bonus, if you sign up for their FedEx Insight program (also free), you will be sent an e-mail every day as your shipped packages go through the FedEx system, and will also receive notifications when someone sends YOU packages via FedEx. There is a UPS terminal just around the corner from where I live...I could easily walk there if I had a little red wagon or something to carry the boxes in...but I drive across town to the FedEx terminal instead. With a FedEx account, you get priority treatment...no matter how many people may be in line ahead of me, they usually take my packages first! Pretty cool, eh! Plus, FedEx Ground is cheaper and usually faster than UPS. And so far (knock wood), I have had no damaged boxes shipped via FedEx. When I used to use UPS, fortunately I only had two damaged boxes in 15+ years. But the last time I used the post office, they absolutely destroyed a big Zenith 6V27 tombstone; it arrived looking like it had been run over by several trucks. Never again will I use USPS for anything but letters and very small packages. Now, I have not used FedEx Kinko's to drop off packages, so I don't know if they would give you the same "red carpet treatment" as does the local FedEx terminal. No financial interest in FedEx...just a VERY satisfied customer. -- Ron Ramirez - Evansville, Indiana Visit PhilcoRadio.com at http://www.philcoradio.com/ and the new Philco Phorum at http://philcoradio.com/phpBB2/index.php Article: 326289 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: "Completely Restored" But Not Working Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 08:40:10 -0700 Message-ID: <4589-437F475A-512@storefull-3253.bay.webtv.net> References: Yes - as found. One of the few radios I kept when I "thinned" my collection a while back. Like everything else - I'll "get to it" eventually... . I think i asked you about it before .. cant remember much anymore :-) Are you interested in trading it away for some other radio ? Article: 326290 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Ain't That Specular.... Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 08:45:44 -0700 Message-ID: <4589-437F48A8-514@storefull-3253.bay.webtv.net> References: I bid 5 bucks on the Zenith and lost by 50c I was mainly suprized to see that this crap webtv would actually carry out a bid on ebay . Wow havent been able to in years . Article: 326291 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: How a "fat finger" ruined a radio! Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 08:49:05 -0700 Message-ID: <4590-437F4971-133@storefull-3253.bay.webtv.net> References: Another UPS story . when is anyone gona learn NOT to use them to ship such things . Article: 326292 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: How a "fat finger" ruined a radio! Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 08:56:09 -0700 Message-ID: <4590-437F4B19-134@storefull-3253.bay.webtv.net> References: Theres nothing wrong with UPS... YES THERE IS as long as you dont ship with their bulk service. Put a $1000 Ins on your Items and you get special handling. Simple! Doesnt matter . They DONT pay 99% of there damage claims . Talk to the owner of my workplace if you dont believe me . We got many negative feedbacks from mad impatient ebay customers because of UPS screwing around . Article: 326293 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <1132415659.334424.201470@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: The Rarest Atwater Kent Breadboard? Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:12:55 GMT "Robert J" wrote in message news:1132415659.334424.201470@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > > This IS a joke, right! > > Brian Hill wrote: I wonder if he somehow got the rights to use the AK name. If you google the phone number in his eBay listing, you get JF Sullivan Antique Auto Repair. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=508-792-9500&btnG=Google+Search jim menning Article: 326294 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: mike murphy Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:12:28 GMT anyone ever expect to get a notice of rates going down? Article: 326295 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brian Hill" References: <4590-437F4B19-134@storefull-3253.bay.webtv.net> Subject: Re: How a "fat finger" ruined a radio! Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 10:13:10 -0600 "Ken G." wrote in message news:4590- > Doesnt matter . They DONT pay 99% of there damage claims . Yea that's true but neither does anyone else including the USPS -- Regards B.H. Brian's Basement http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/6.htm Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 326296 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Are Shippers Getting Worse? Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 09:06:14 -0700 Message-ID: <4589-437F4D76-516@storefull-3253.bay.webtv.net> References: Gary you are dealing in all steel cased car radios which stand a much better chance of surviving drops of coarse you have a better luck . The last 3 wood table radios i received in the USPS mail . Each radio were all packed very poorly in one single orange or apple box with the micro buble wrap , one layer and then tiny bits of newspaper shoved around it . The chassis were in with 2 or 3 loose screws . All 3 radios made it undamaged . If UPS had delivered those i would have had toothpicks and ground glass :-) Article: 326297 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brian Hill" References: <1132415659.334424.201470@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: The Rarest Atwater Kent Breadboard? Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 10:15:29 -0600 "Robert J" wrote in message news:1132415659.334424.201470@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > This IS a joke, right! No. They didn't use pine bases on any of their Breadboards as far as I know. Homebrewers did but not AK. Don't you think that stained pine base looks cheesy? -- Regards B.H. Brian's Basement http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/6.htm Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 326298 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: OT: Two New Grandkids on the Way From: Ron Ramirez References: <1132148624.489392.239380@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:18:36 GMT Congratulations and best wishes to you, Gramps! :-) -- Ron Ramirez - Evansville, Indiana Visit PhilcoRadio.com at http://www.philcoradio.com/ and the new Philco Phorum at http://philcoradio.com/phpBB2/index.php "Peter Wieck" wrote in news:1132148624.489392.239380 @o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com: > May and June will be busy next year. And two new potential radio > contributees. The first grand daughter (2) already has a nice little > radio on a high shelf in her room which puts her to sleep from the > local college classical station. So it has FM... it is still a vintage > radio made in the USA. And as she gets older, she might just enjoy the > SW functions as well. Maybe. > > But she is getting a sibling and the other pair is getting their first. Article: 326299 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 12:19:42 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: OT-Strange Picture In NY Times References: <11nrintqh9qamd1@corp.supernews.com> <1132321119.804123.109970@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132327198.711897.172760@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132332597.692990.167000@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11nt2t8a3svf581@corp.supernews.com> <905ec$437e9942$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> <11nu7pppbpvur48@corp.supernews.com> <69499$437f3600$4232bd9b$18392@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Stewart Schooley wrote: > Bill wrote: > >> Hagstar wrote: >> >>> Bill wrote: >>> >>>> we have the luxury of being able to TEACH religion(s) rather than >>>> impose it - technically or socially. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> I used to think so- but right now an aggressive anti-science agenda >>> from our own Bible Thugs is at work destroying the minds of the next >>> generation. You can't teach religion as science and not damage >>> general reasoning capability. >> >> >> >> Hooey. > > I find the same thing here so I have withdrawn from any of these > discussions. > Stewart > > You're right Stewart. I apologize to the group (again) for allowing myself to be drawn into controversy. -Bill M Article: 326300 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brian Hill" References: <4590-437F4971-133@storefull-3253.bay.webtv.net> Subject: Re: How a "fat finger" ruined a radio! Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 10:20:22 -0600 "Ken G." wrote in message news:4590-437F4971-133@storefull-3253.bay.webtv.net... > Another UPS story . when is anyone gona learn NOT to use them to ship > such things . > I've never had a radio damaged that I've shiped. I have received damaged radios because of bad packing from all carriers. I can fairly say I've shiped 50+ radios through UPS. I don't trust anyone with my work so I pack well. -- Regards B.H. Brian's Basement http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/6.htm Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 326301 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: Subject: Re: The Rarest Atwater Kent Breadboard? Message-ID: <%mIff.557$1x.342@fed1read06> Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 11:27:06 -0500 "Brian Hill" wrote in message news:U6Hff.3134$El5.2031@fe06.lga... > > > It looks like shit too. AK would never use knot ridden pine for a base. > -- > > Regards > B.H. > Looks like crappy ST tubes instead of battery types to boot-- Grid Caps on a breadboard???? I really, really doubt he made 100 of them! That would be even more crazy until the market is proven. Pete Article: 326302 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brian Hill" References: <%mIff.557$1x.342@fed1read06> Subject: Re: The Rarest Atwater Kent Breadboard? Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 10:39:05 -0600 " Uncle Peter" wrote in message news:%mIff.557$1x.342@fed1read06... > > "Brian Hill" wrote in message > news:U6Hff.3134$El5.2031@fe06.lga... >> > > >> It looks like shit too. AK would never use knot ridden pine for a base. >> -- >> >> Regards >> B.H. >> > > Looks like crappy ST tubes instead of battery types to boot-- > Grid Caps on a breadboard???? > > I really, really doubt he made 100 of them! That would be > even more crazy until the market is proven. > > Pete > > What a joke. If only the same quality was there. Hell the tuner is even made of wood. -- Regards B.H. Brian's Basement http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/6.htm Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 326303 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Australian Vintage Radios References: <437edd8e$1@news.eftel.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:51:57 GMT Oy! Way cool, thankies. Jeff Tasp wrote: > Just put some new radio pics on my old Aussie radio site. Thought someone > might like to take a wander around! > http://www.southcom.com.au/~pauledgr/ > > -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 326304 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steve P." Subject: Re: How a "fat finger" ruined a radio! Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 11:03:49 -0600 Message-ID: <11numnm263h5p40@corp.supernews.com> References: <4590-437F4B19-134@storefull-3253.bay.webtv.net> I've worked in ship / receive for 10 years and UPS has always paid their claims timely and fairly. Most of the time UPS informs us they've damaged a package and automatically file a claim before it ever delivers. "Ken G." wrote in message news:4590-437F4B19-134@storefull-3253.bay.webtv.net... > Doesnt matter . They DONT pay 99% of there damage claims . Talk to the > owner of my workplace if you dont believe me . Article: 326305 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Are Shippers Getting Worse? From: Ron Ramirez References: <1132276183.132666.11590@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:21:59 GMT "Gary Tayman" wrote in news:rvGff.1132$rM2.235 @newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net: > Now that we've got a nice long thread of whiners and belly-achers, Well, now it's my turn to whine and bellyache...just now the mailman delivered a package to my house. I had asked the seller to please pack it well, in light of the fact this was a Bakelite radio. Of course, the seller didn't; it seems to me that the majority of eBay sellers think that throwing a bakelite radio into a box not much larger than the radio itself, with a little bit of folded cardboard here and there, is "proper" packaging! MORONS!!! Morons, morons, morons!!! It isn't the money...I got this set at a super-bargain price, and it's probably still worth the $19 I have in it including lousy shipping...I can glue the pieces back into the right side; it will show, but it will be complete again. If I put it on a shelf with another set next to it, no-one will know...but I will. I am so sick of people who insist on using the post office because it's SO convenient...and don't know how to package anything. They think Priority Mail is the cure-all for everything (it isn't, folks)...there is no substitute for proper packaging, no matter which carrier you use. (by the way, this post originally had a lot more vitriol in it...but I waited a few minutes, and toned it down, before posting.) Article: 326306 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Jon" References: <11nt06ciii6jhb5@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: "Completely Restored" But Not Working Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:40:53 GMT "Theresa McCarty" wrote in message news:c42dnWCjaoUaFuPenZ2dnUVZ_s-dnZ2d@qx.net... > My kind of radio! Tuning eye, all 4 knobs, 2 bands, wood cab., 8 > all-glowing tubes inc. rect & magische auge, 2 dial lamps, 2 I.F.s, AC, > speaker, tranny [no stink mentioned] , presently <$30, tho the Shipping's > a bit high from Hot Springs, I think. Could be a cinch fix. Could use a > back and coil ant. > I saw the "completely restored" on the fifth pass, nyuck, nyuck! > I believe the 'completely restored' wording is from the webpage he copied the radio information from. Anyone recognize what page that was copied from? -- Jon Scaptura Endicott, NY See my antique radios here: http://www.binghamtonradio.com/gallery/Antique_radios and the workbench webcam: http://www.binghamtonradio.com/webcam From oldradio-at-wi.rr.com Fri Nov 25 00:23:37 EST 2005 Article: 326307 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Reply-To: "James Hilins" From: "James Hilins" Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Dial Glass Repair Lines: 6 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-RFC2646: Format=Flowed; Original Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 18:53:36 GMT NNTP-Posting-Host: 67.53.6.126 X-Complaints-To: abuse@rr.com X-Trace: tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com 1132426416 67.53.6.126 (Sat, 19 Nov 2005 12:53:36 CST) NNTP-Posting-Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 12:53:36 CST Organization: Road Runner High Speed Online http://www.rr.com Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!canoe.uoregon.edu!newshub.sdsu.edu!hwmnpeer01.lga!hwmedia!news-server.columbus.rr.com!cyclone2.kc.rr.com!news2.kc.rr.com!tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com.POSTED!53ab2750!not-for-mail Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:326307 Successful relettering of dial glass, with decent color match. See binaries group photos Jim Article: 326308 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 13:12:56 -0700 Message-ID: References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> "Chuck Harris" wrote in message news:HvKdnXM6MqI3--LenZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@rcn.net... > mike murphy wrote: >> anyone ever expect to get a notice of rates going down? > > The rates can't go down, because the economy keeps inflating. > The inflation rate may be slow, 1% to 5% per year, but it is > inflating none the less. > > Everyone wants their salaries to keep rising, so ... yeah thats the ticket. salaries are skyrocketing so fast its causing inflation..... voted for bush too, did ya? randy Article: 326309 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:43:11 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: "Loose" Tuner, "Loose" dial string References: Message-ID: <98db4$437f8e61$4232bd01$12890@COQUI.NET> Theresa McCarty wrote: > Getting the center shaft to move the outer shaft reliably has been > solved only through the use of a "shaft collar"* around the center shaft > shoved up against the outer shaft with tape for "stickitude" in between the > collar and the O.S. Sounds like you are describing a vernier drive? -Bill Article: 326310 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Randy or Sherry Guttery Subject: Re: OT-Strange Picture In NY Times References: <11nrintqh9qamd1@corp.supernews.com> <1132321119.804123.109970@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132327198.711897.172760@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132332597.692990.167000@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11nt2t8a3svf581@corp.supernews.com> <905ec$437e9942$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> <11nu7pppbpvur48@corp.supernews.com> <69499$437f3600$4232bd9b$18392@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: <5HMff.74289$ty1.57948@bignews1.bellsouth.net> Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 15:23:22 -0600 Stewart Schooley wrote: > I would dearly love to engage Jeffrey, John, Peter, and Randy in an > honest to goodness Oxford style debate, Which Randy? -- randy guttery A Tender Tale - a page dedicated to those Ships and Crews so vital to the United States Silent Service: http://tendertale.com Article: 326311 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Randy or Sherry Guttery Subject: Re: "Completely Restored" But Not Working References: <4589-437F475A-512@storefull-3253.bay.webtv.net> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 15:28:48 -0600 Ken G. wrote: > I think i asked you about it before .. cant remember much anymore :-) > Are you interested in trading it away for some other radio ? I don't recall - but the answer is simple - can't. Sherry has "first dibs" on whatever I decide to get rid of - and that's one she likes... In fact it resides in *her* bookcase... Have to keep peace in the house, ya' know... -- randy guttery A Tender Tale - a page dedicated to those Ships and Crews so vital to the United States Silent Service: http://tendertale.com Article: 326312 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <4oUef.1820$2k6.151@tornado.socal.rr.com> Subject: Re: Broadcast OTR to your vintage radios with this transmitter-New improved model with increased range Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:31:20 -0500 "Larry" wrote in message news:Xns9711E6611B660noone@63.223.7.253... > "Jon" wrote in > news:lv8ff.5093$uC3.4614@twister.nyroc.rr.com: > > > > > Thanks, Jon. TV consumers are going to be pissed when they find out about > the Pay TV on-the-air. > > -- > Larry No. Consumers are going to be pissed that the TV picture quality is little better than the analog days because the station is using the extra BW for infomercial broadcasts instead of HDTV. Pete Article: 326313 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Lazy Senior Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:37:52 GMT Chuck Harris wrote: > Whether or not I voted for Bush is of course, immaterial. Do you > recall the level of inflation that existed when Carter was president? > How about the relative gas prices? Oh, probably not, you weren't born yet. > -Chuck That's the way to go, ridicule someone you dont agree with.. Most people dont care what happened 25 yrs ago, we are worried about now and the future..... Lazy Senior Article: 326314 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Lazy Senior Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:53:45 GMT > > voted for bush too, did ya? > > randy > > Carefull, Bush supporters are a bit testy these days...... Lazy Senior Article: 326315 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:59:50 -0500 "Lazy Senior" wrote in message news:J9Nff.1009$792.780@trnddc08... > > > Carefull, Bush supporters are a bit testy these days...... > > Lazy Senior Better watch it. They are talking about cutting back on the food stamp program. It might be back to catfood for you. Article: 326316 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: Dial Glass Repair References: <1132427563.195991.264230@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:11:05 -0500 And tell us what's in those little jars??? What process do you use? Ken Terry S wrote: > Jim, I don't have access to the binaries -- could you email the photos? > > Thanks > > Terry. > Article: 326317 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: "Loose" Tuner, "Loose" dial string References: Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:13:45 -0500 Maybe you've lost your bearings. Ken Theresa McCarty wrote: > For the second time I have gotten a radio with a "loose" tuner. Every > appearance is that the dial string is loose. > However, the single tuning knob is attached to the center shaft of a > concentric tuning shaft. The center shaft to which the only knob is attached > turns independently of the outer shaft to which the tuning capacitor is > attached (unless the center shaft "catches" the outer shaft). The center > shaft does not appear to 'activate' anything else (BFO, fine tuner, yadda). > Getting the center shaft to move the outer shaft reliably has been > solved only through the use of a "shaft collar"* around the center shaft > shoved up against the outer shaft with tape for "stickitude" in between the > collar and the O.S. > Rubber grommets ( for friction ) may keep the chassis from going back > in far enuff to remount the knobs. > Solder, if it sticks at all, fails. > An eenie-weenie teensy-weensy nail hammer-wedged between the inner and > outer shafts is beyond my capability. > Crosley 24AY [I think] console, and this latest catch** which has 8 tubes > ( inc. magische auge) PLUS 3 [count 'em, 3] ballast tubes. ( The mind reels > at the possibilities of three "extra" tube sockets!) > > * in my possession only BTGOG, because they can be slipped over the pump-rod > of Benjamin-Sheridan-PMI Paintball Pursuit PGP, PMI-1,2 pistols [et alia] to > serve as 'limiters' for the safety-displacing auto-trigger rod [circa 1989]. > ** more on that suckah, later, GW. > > Article: 326318 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Daniele" Subject: Near OT: Radio future for automotive objects Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 22:56:41 GMT As most of you know, i've some automotive instruments at home, i got them from a friend that was going to put them in trash.. Don't speaking about the near about 600 giant meters, i've some new packaged items that i guess will not have future, i'd gladly give them for shipping cost only, they are new but some are heavy. Take a look at the following page. http://www.junkradios.com/public/temp.htm I have 5 Glow plugs testers (first in page) and 5 cylinder leakage testers (bottom page). Expecially those yellow cases, i put a 1625 into one to show the free space when everything is pulled out from them (why i figure a radio case for them?). If someone could be interested they are for free, just pay shipping (i guess about 20 to 25 Usd for the yellows and 15 to 20 for the others, less for meters). Meters too are for free (it is possible to put them manually full scale down or up, depending of pointer starting). -- Daniele ^___^ http://www.tuberadio.it Article: 326319 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: Subject: Re: Dial Glass Repair Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 23:01:35 GMT That dial glass looks really nice, however did you actually print this onto a flat glass, or was the glass "engraved"? I receive car radios all the time that need cosmetic work done to the dial glass. On most, the glass is made of clear plastic with the lettering engraved. I simply spray a little Wesley's Bleche-Wite onto the glass and rinse with water, and the old paint usually comes right out. I then use a latex acrylic white paint to repaint, and wipe off the excess with alcohol. Sometimes I get real glass, which is engraved but very shallow. For these I need to be extremely careful, using a razor blade to scrape off the excess, and touching up several times. However at this moment I have a 1950 Studebaker which has a real glass with gold printed lettering. I have to be really careful cleaning this type of glass, and while doing this I wondered what would happen if this glass broke, or the lettering flaked off. The good news is that it's intact, but someday I might not be so lucky. If you can offer such a service, I'll put you into my file. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "James Hilins" wrote in message news:QwKff.1975$vq1.1739@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com... > Successful relettering of dial glass, with decent color match. > See binaries group photos > > Jim > Article: 326320 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Rick Dasher Subject: Dial Belt diagram for Zenith 11S474 needed Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 19:19:20 -0500 I have an existing dial string from the capacitor pulley (with tensioner spring) to the small pulley on the tuning knob shaft in a figure "8" pattern. The idler pulley next to it doesn't have anything attached to it. Does anyone have a diagram that shows how the dial cord/belt is supposed to be routed? Thanks Rick Dasher Zenith G500 TO Zenith 11S474 Philco 38-3 Philco 41-280 RCA 111K Article: 326321 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: John Bachman Subject: Re: The Rarest Atwater Kent Breadboard? Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 19:26:49 -0500 Message-ID: <3lgvn1h4ojs3frj97naq04pfk5kg5m5tuq@4ax.com> References: <1132427995.725858.248190@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1132428498.442582.261960@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> On 19 Nov 2005 11:28:18 -0800, "AuroraOldRadios" wrote: >Here's the trademark registration. Wonder how he got permission to use >AK moniker? >http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=doc&state=i9fakb.3.1 Did he get permission or is he just doing it until someone stops him. That could be never. John Article: 326322 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Keith Park" References: <1132033282.159336.68310@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132115782.535658.195650@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132156301.469750.274560@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <7jlnn1lt1r9tc0cn5c97n72k71ta7tbm7a@4ax.com> <1132240174.110094.79680@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132257197.699820.221390@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11nqc83ct5a0fd3@corp.supernews.com> <_mwff.9805$uC3.1068@twister.nyroc.rr.com> <11nu75i1g8imcbd@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Shipping a Philco 70 to Spain? Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 01:50:00 GMT Yes, I meant Seller's end. Keith > Andy Cuffe wrote: > > > > > > > > Where's the scam? > > It's a flag there is a scam on the SELLER'S end. So buyers should be > wary of using it. He asked what the problems were with WU, I was just > answering. There's no issue for the SELLER, except they might be > perceived as Nigerian. > > John H. > From oldradio-at-wi.rr.com Fri Nov 25 00:23:40 EST 2005 Article: 326323 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Reply-To: "James Hilins" From: "James Hilins" Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono References: Subject: Re: Dial Glass Repair Lines: 34 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-RFC2646: Format=Flowed; Response Message-ID: <9NQff.2013$vq1.75@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 02:00:37 GMT NNTP-Posting-Host: 67.53.6.126 X-Complaints-To: abuse@rr.com X-Trace: tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com 1132452037 67.53.6.126 (Sat, 19 Nov 2005 20:00:37 CST) NNTP-Posting-Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 20:00:37 CST Organization: Road Runner High Speed Online http://www.rr.com Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!arclight.uoregon.edu!wns14feed!worldnet.att.net!24.30.200.11!news-east.rr.com!news.rr.com!news-server.columbus.rr.com!cyclone2.kc.rr.com!news2.kc.rr.com!tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com.POSTED!53ab2750!not-for-mail Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:326323 This was shallow etched glass. The jars contain extra fine ground pigment colors used for spot color replacement of all types. Compatible with various padding agents, lacquer, shellac, varnish, and synthetic finishes. I mixed the pigments until I had the desired color match, and then suspended it in lacquer thinner. I painted the suspension into the etched groves (several coats). Once I had the desired level, and it dried, I sprayed the whole back side of the glass with lacquer. This glued together the pigment and cemented it into the etching, then with a flat razor blade I scraped away the excess pigment and lacquer, 0000 steal wooled away any remaining residue.(Remember pigment suspended in lacquer thinner dries in seconds) I left as much original paint in the etch in as possible (~50% is original) I was able to nearly perfectly color match the new with the old, and only by very close examination will you see a difference. All in all I'm please with the results. The dry pigment is also great for repairing small imperfections such as a water mark left from a glass or plant. Simply steel wool away the old finish coating, dry rub the pigment until you've matched and blended, then over spray with a light coat of lacquer. Its like magic ! Sometime I'll post some photos of that process. If you haven't tried Mohawk Finishing Products yet, I highly recommend them. Jim Article: 326324 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: Dial Glass Repair References: <9NQff.2013$vq1.75@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:18:24 -0500 Are the pigments you use a Mohawk product? Where are they available? Ken James Hilins wrote: > This was shallow etched glass. > > The jars contain extra fine ground pigment colors used for spot color > replacement of all types. Compatible with various padding agents, lacquer, > shellac, varnish, and synthetic finishes. > > I mixed the pigments until I had the desired color match, and then suspended > it in lacquer thinner. > > I painted the suspension into the etched groves (several coats). Once I had > the desired level, and it dried, I sprayed the whole back side of the glass > with lacquer. This glued together the pigment and cemented it into the > etching, then with a flat razor blade I scraped away the excess pigment and > lacquer, 0000 steal wooled away any remaining residue.(Remember pigment > suspended in lacquer thinner dries in seconds) > > I left as much original paint in the etch in as possible (~50% is original) > I was able to nearly perfectly color match the new with the old, and only by > very close examination will you see a difference. > > All in all I'm please with the results. > > The dry pigment is also great for repairing small imperfections such as a > water mark left from a glass or plant. Simply steel wool away the old > finish coating, dry rub the pigment until you've matched and blended, then > over spray with a light coat of lacquer. Its like magic ! > > Sometime I'll post some photos of that process. > > If you haven't tried Mohawk Finishing Products yet, I highly recommend them. > > Jim > > Article: 326325 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Someone scoop this one up Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 19:13:53 -0700 Message-ID: <21898-437FDBE1-160@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net> he wont ship it . This is not an ordinary console its very small http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6579306783&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:1 Article: 326326 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Dial Glass Repair Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 19:15:38 -0700 Message-ID: <21898-437FDC4A-161@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net> References: The picture post is not there .. it cant vanish that fast . Article: 326327 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: "Completely Restored" But Not Working Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 19:26:00 -0700 Message-ID: <21897-437FDEB8-564@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net> References: Ya i know :-) I have 3 Detrolas . One without an eye gold dial . One thats AC DC gold dial & one just like the ebay link with eye . Yours interested me only because of the motor . Article: 326328 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: How a "fat finger" ruined a radio! Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 19:30:16 -0700 Message-ID: <21898-437FDFB8-162@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net> References: I shipped guessing 400 items through USPS and only one radio got damaged & they paid for it promptly with no argument . I guess it all depends what office you deal with . Article: 326329 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Possible new reproduction Philco escutcheon? Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 19:42:37 -0700 Message-ID: <21897-437FE29D-566@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net> References: Well to be honest the only radio pictured worth putting much into would be that sled So i dont know how many would pay 25$ for a part for a 25$ radio . I know its expensive to get started on a part like this . It would be better if Larry could work on Silvertone dial frames . Most of these are simpler than the subject Philco grille . Article: 326330 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: FS: RCA 807,808, 810 Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 19:49:38 -0700 Message-ID: <21897-437FE442-567@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net> References: <437F4E10.7080105@nucleus.com> Things that are ``really`` for sale always have a price tag in plain sight . Article: 326331 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <1132427995.725858.248190@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1132428498.442582.261960@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <3lgvn1h4ojs3frj97naq04pfk5kg5m5tuq@4ax.com> Subject: Re: The Rarest Atwater Kent Breadboard? Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:59:15 -0500 "John Bachman" wrote in message news:3lgvn1h4ojs3frj97naq04pfk5kg5m5tuq@4ax.com... > On 19 Nov 2005 11:28:18 -0800, "AuroraOldRadios" > wrote: > > >Here's the trademark registration. Wonder how he got permission to use > >AK moniker? > >http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=doc&state=i9fakb.3.1 > > Did he get permission or is he just doing it until someone stops him. > That could be never. > > John Someone was selling AK radios a few years ago and got shut down for using the name. Pete Article: 326332 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Benjamaniac" Subject: Looking for a Java simulator Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 20:12:50 -0700 Message-ID: My oldest son (he's 28) seems to be developing an interest in radios, but he's having a hell of a time comprehending how electricity flows through the circuits just by looking at a schematic, and I'm having a hell of time trying to explain it to him. He's tried reading basic electronics books..etc...but it just doesn't seem to be soaking in. I got to thinking that maybe there was a web site that had one of those fancy Java simulators that showed the flow through an entire complex circuit, but I haven't been able to find one. Does anybody know of one on the web that does that ?? Ben Article: 326333 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Broadcast OTR to your vintage radios with this transmitter-New improved model with increased range From: Larry References: <4oUef.1820$2k6.151@tornado.socal.rr.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 22:20:12 -0500 " Uncle Peter" wrote in news:dQMff.571$1x.86@fed1read06: > No. Consumers are going to be pissed that the TV picture quality is > little better than the analog days because the station is using the > extra BW for infomercial broadcasts instead of HDTV. > > Pete > > I've been watching the promo video in the stores, probably the best it does. Is it just me, or do others see the grey wall that looks like it's MOVING because the codec can't make up its mind?...(c; And, has anyone else noticed the people on the OTHER side of the football field have NO FACES?! Even NTSC lets me see a tiny face if there's more than 5 scanlines....(c; I don't think you'll see many HDTV broadcasts, at all. 4 channels of "normal" TV is more like it. One spam, 2 QVC and Pay Sports is more like it.... A little Spanish Ch 12 LPTV station in downtown Charleston, SC, just went belly up. Transmitter's a little Taylor solid state into a 4-bay dead in the middle of town. I believe LPTV has some kind of digital exemption past the big boys...or did before the last extension. Sure seems it would turn a profit if IT were the only NTSC signal on the air for all those old TVs...(c; -- Larry Article: 326334 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Broadcast OTR to your vintage radios with this transmitter-New improved model with increased range From: Larry References: <4oUef.1820$2k6.151@tornado.socal.rr.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 22:23:25 -0500 "Brenda Ann" wrote in news:dljrhg$jrh$1@news2.kornet.net: > Mexico Mexico doesn't worry. They'll just add more water cooled tubes in parallel... 500KW can overcome most any digital AM interference, right? -- Larry Article: 326335 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Gordon Richmond Subject: Re: Near OT: Radio future for automotive objects Message-ID: References: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 03:33:57 GMT Being as I actually run a couple of older Diesel vehicles, I think I might be able to actually use a glow plug tester and cylinder leakage tester. Not knowing if the units work, or if they'd be compatible with my engines, I'd be willing to pay a nominal sum for the units, say $5.00 each, plus shipping. Where are you located, Daniele, and how much for shipping to Alberta, Canada? Surface mail rate would be my choice; since the other shippers overcharge for their "brokerage." Gordon Richmond Article: 326336 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <21898-437FDBE1-160@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net> Subject: Re: Someone scoop this one up Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 23:17:41 -0500 "Ken G." wrote in message news:21898-437FDBE1-160@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net... > he wont ship it . This is not an ordinary console its very small > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6579306783&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:1 > Butt Ugly Article: 326337 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: tbavis@_remove_this_rochester.rr.com (Tom Bavis) Subject: Re: Receiving tube data online? + buffer caps? Message-ID: <437ffc06.46710906@news-server> References: <617tn1he68qnmv1rmp1jul7ssooqu4geo8@4ax.com> Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 04:35:43 GMT On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 03:34:23 GMT, Gordon Richmond wrote: >Is there an online version of the old printed receiving tube manuals >as published by RCA, Sylvania, etc? I've acquired a big stash of old >tubes, and would like to sort them by category. Some, of course, I'm >familiar with, and others, particularly some of the later TV types, >are a complete mystery. There are also some military tubes with JAN >numbers. > >My other question is about buffer capacitors used on the secondary of >the vibrator transformer in a car radio. What is the recommended >current replacement? If I find a 1 kV rated ceramic disc cap, is that >an acceptable replacement? > >Gordon Richmond I have listed all the online tube data souces that I know on my web page: http://www.audiophool.cjb.net/Techno.html As for the buffer caps, ceramics are not a god choice as they will have a high dissipation factor in those values. HV polypropylene would be best, polyester is probably good enough. Article: 326338 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 02:37:11 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: Dial Covers References: <1132460229.881366.114720@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Dan Olson wrote: > Does anyone know what Bill Turner is doing with his dial cover business > as I can't find anyone else out there to make a few for me??? > Thanks Dan > At the present time Bill T is unable to make them. His son started to take over the work but some other issues came up so that has now been postponed. I believe that Doyle Roberts is making them these days for sale? I don't have an email address for him but he shouldn't be hard to find. -Bill M Article: 326339 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Near OT: Radio future for automotive objects References: Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 07:30:20 GMT Rick Yerke wrote: > That large meter you have is a Caster meter from a Bear Automotive Car > Alignment Machine.I use to be a road tech for Bear Automotive Service > Equipment Co. traveling in Pa.,New York and New Jersey.Great job! Oh wow.... Down the street from here is one of the original Bear Alignment bear signs out in front of a shop. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 326340 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Beerbarrel Subject: Re: OT-Strange Picture In NY Times Message-ID: References: <11nrintqh9qamd1@corp.supernews.com> <1132321119.804123.109970@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132327198.711897.172760@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132332597.692990.167000@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11nt2t8a3svf581@corp.supernews.com> <905ec$437e9942$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> <11nu7pppbpvur48@corp.supernews.com> <69499$437f3600$4232bd9b$18392@COQUI.NET> <1132458642.088771.199170@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 02:45:31 -0500 On 19 Nov 2005 19:50:42 -0800, "Peter Wieck" wrote: >Bill: > >Not that polls are worth much, but look at some of the numbers most >recently.... > >Apparently less than 29% of Americans (responding to polls) believe in >Evolution. > >If that does not scare you, I admire your complacency. And that has >little, if anything to do with Bush other than the Defense Department >intends to spend more on a half-dozen airplanes of dubious utility than >the entire Federal education budget. Bush is a symptom, not the entire >disease. Would that it were that simple. > >As to viable candidates.... Lately we are attempting to choose between >the evil of two lessers. About the only thing certain at this moment is >that Bush may have *won* the election, but the people of the United >States received the booby-prize as a result. The vote was by no means >overwhelming, and "moral"... that is simply presumptious, silly, >superficial and so stupid as to be close to outright evil that you >should consider the 'other side' amoral by implication. > >Peter Wieck >Wyncote, PA You are out of touch with reality aren't you? Article: 326341 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "N Cook" Subject: Juke Boxes , any pointer to technical overview ? Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 09:50:07 -0000 Message-ID: I've been asked to repair a Rockola Juke Box of the 1970s. Owner has a technical manual for that model but I would like to do some more general backgroung research particularly on the mechanicals/electro-mechanicals beforehand. I've previously only repaired an amplifier from a Juke box but the upcoming problem relates to the mechanicals, anyone have a URL of a technical appreciation/exploration ? -- Diverse Devices, Southampton, England electronic hints and repair briefs , schematics/manuals list on http://home.graffiti.net/diverse:graffiti.net/ Article: 326342 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Daniele" References: Subject: Re: Near OT: Radio future for automotive objects Message-ID: <%4Zff.46173$65.1364937@twister1.libero.it> Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:27:55 GMT Rick Yerke wrote: > That large meter you have is a Caster meter from a Bear Automotive Car > Alignment Machine.I use to be a road tech for Bear Automotive Service > Equipment Co. traveling in Pa.,New York and New Jersey.Great job! That's right, they arrive from a friend of mine that was a Bear supplier here in Italy. Too bad i was not able to find any technical feature about them. He gave me the lot, unopened for near about ten years, maybe more because he still has the 'digital' version (lot of single leds making a 7 segment number plus 1 and and - and +) that was mounted substituting those analogs (i beleve he still has about 100 digitals NIB). -- Daniele ^___^ http://www.tuberadio.it Article: 326343 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Daniele" References: Subject: Re: Near OT: Radio future for automotive objects Message-ID: <_eZff.46189$65.1365132@twister1.libero.it> Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:38:34 GMT Gordon Richmond wrote: > Being as I actually run a couple of older Diesel vehicles, I think I > might be able to actually use a glow plug tester and cylinder leakage > tester. > > Not knowing if the units work, or if they'd be compatible with my > engines, I'd be willing to pay a nominal sum for the units, say $5.00 > each, plus shipping. > > Where are you located, Daniele, and how much for shipping to Alberta, > Canada? Surface mail rate would be my choice; since the other shippers > overcharge for their "brokerage." > > Gordon Richmond Gordon, i'd like to help you in finding if they may work for you, i can make scans of the booklet if needed, or teel me what feature is needed. The yellow set, complete of the optional adapters, is 5 Kg, the glow plug tester is a bit less than 2. Packages from 5 to 10 Kg go for 50 Eur with surface. No, thanks for your offer, but the nominal sum is not needed, i only want them to go out my shop, just don't like to drop them into trash. Seen that the sum of one of them will not arrive to 7 Kg i can do 1 cylinder tester + 2 glow plug testers for the same shipping cost. -- Daniele ^___^ http://www.tuberadio.it Article: 326344 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Daniele" References: Subject: Re: Near OT: Radio future for automotive objects Message-ID: <7fZff.46190$65.1364961@twister1.libero.it> Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:38:43 GMT Gordon Richmond wrote: > Being as I actually run a couple of older Diesel vehicles, I think I > might be able to actually use a glow plug tester and cylinder leakage > tester. > > Not knowing if the units work, or if they'd be compatible with my > engines, I'd be willing to pay a nominal sum for the units, say $5.00 > each, plus shipping. > > Where are you located, Daniele, and how much for shipping to Alberta, > Canada? Surface mail rate would be my choice; since the other shippers > overcharge for their "brokerage." > > Gordon Richmond Gordon, i'd like to help you in finding if they may work for you, i can make scans of the booklet if needed, or teel me what feature is needed. The yellow set, complete of the optional adapters, is 5 Kg, the glow plug tester is a bit less than 2. Packages from 5 to 10 Kg go for 50 Eur with surface. No, thanks for your offer, but the nominal sum is not needed, i only want them to go out my shop, just don't like to drop them into trash. Seen that the sum of one of them will not arrive to 7 Kg i can do 1 cylinder tester + 2 glow plug testers for the same shipping cost. -- Daniele ^___^ http://www.tuberadio.it Article: 326345 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Daniele" References: Subject: Re: Near OT: Radio future for automotive objects Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:38:55 GMT Gordon Richmond wrote: > Being as I actually run a couple of older Diesel vehicles, I think I > might be able to actually use a glow plug tester and cylinder leakage > tester. > > Not knowing if the units work, or if they'd be compatible with my > engines, I'd be willing to pay a nominal sum for the units, say $5.00 > each, plus shipping. > > Where are you located, Daniele, and how much for shipping to Alberta, > Canada? Surface mail rate would be my choice; since the other shippers > overcharge for their "brokerage." > > Gordon Richmond Gordon, i'd like to help you in finding if they may work for you, i can make scans of the booklet if needed, or teel me what feature is needed. The yellow set, complete of the optional adapters, is 5 Kg, the glow plug tester is a bit less than 2. Packages from 5 to 10 Kg go for 50 Eur with surface. No, thanks for your offer, but the nominal sum is not needed, i only want them to go out my shop, just don't like to drop them into trash. Seen that the sum of one of them will not arrive to 7 Kg i can do 1 cylinder tester + 2 glow plug testers for the same shipping cost. -- Daniele ^___^ http://www.tuberadio.it From adouglasatgis.net Fri Nov 25 00:23:45 EST 2005 Article: 326346 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Alan Douglas Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Looking for a Java simulator Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 06:38:03 -0500 Organization: http://newsguy.com Lines: 9 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: p-091.newsdawg.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.92/16.572 Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!canoe.uoregon.edu!newshub.sdsu.edu!newsfeed.news2me.com!newsfeed2.easynews.com!newsfeed1.easynews.com!easynews.com!easynews!pln-w!spln!lex!extra.newsguy.com!newsp.newsguy.com!news4 Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:326346 Hi, >he's having a hell of a time comprehending how electricity flows through the >circuits just by looking at a schematic, British radio schematics are laid out more logically, with positive supply at the top and ground at the bottom. Perhaps that would help. Alan Article: 326347 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "DumpsterDiver" Subject: FA: 32-Tube Set Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 12:49:35 GMT (Not mine, but interesting, no?) http://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-RADIO-VACUUM-TUBE-CHESS-SET-W-GRANITE-BOARD_W0QQitemZ8725914168QQcategoryZ19088QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem DD Article: 326348 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Hallicrafters TV Model:810 From: "Peter C.Haggerty" Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 13:14:42 GMT Hi, I am trying to restore a Hallicrafters TV. Unfortunatly, a wire broke on one of the coils right were it disappears into the windings. On my Riders manual it is L108. What are the chances of finding a modern day replacement?...Should i try to find a similar TV on ebay for parts??...Also, if anyone could tell me what year this model 810 is from, that would be great. Any info would be greatly appriceated. Thanks, Pete dunnacksbooks@cox.net From oldradio-at-wi.rr.com Fri Nov 25 00:23:46 EST 2005 Article: 326349 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Reply-To: "James Hilins" From: "James Hilins" Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono References: <9NQff.2013$vq1.75@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Subject: Re: Dial Glass Repair Lines: 18 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-RFC2646: Format=Flowed; Response Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 13:40:01 GMT NNTP-Posting-Host: 67.53.6.126 X-Complaints-To: abuse@rr.com X-Trace: tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com 1132494001 67.53.6.126 (Sun, 20 Nov 2005 07:40:01 CST) NNTP-Posting-Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 07:40:01 CST Organization: Road Runner High Speed Online http://www.rr.com Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!arclight.uoregon.edu!wns13feed!worldnet.att.net!24.30.200.11!news-east.rr.com!news.rr.com!news-server.columbus.rr.com!cyclone2.kc.rr.com!news2.kc.rr.com!tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com.POSTED!53ab2750!not-for-mail Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:326349 I don't remember if Constantines carries Mohawk products. When I lived in Ft. Lauderdale there was a Constantines there, and it sure was nice for getting exotic veneers. But there is not one here in the Milwaukee area. You can purchase directly from Mohawk on line.I usually place a big order with them once a year or so to keep myself supplied. They also offer 2-3 day training classes, which I took. These are outstanding. And are offered in your area once or twice a year. I posted a close up of the pigment on the binaries. It's still there on my computer, maybe you need to re-fresh Jim From oldradio-at-wi.rr.com Fri Nov 25 00:23:46 EST 2005 Article: 326350 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Reply-To: "James Hilins" From: "James Hilins" Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono References: <9NQff.2013$vq1.75@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Subject: Re: Dial Glass Repair Lines: 3 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-RFC2646: Format=Flowed; Response Message-ID: <_1%ff.2939$vq1.918@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 13:41:14 GMT NNTP-Posting-Host: 67.53.6.126 X-Complaints-To: abuse@rr.com X-Trace: tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com 1132494074 67.53.6.126 (Sun, 20 Nov 2005 07:41:14 CST) NNTP-Posting-Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 07:41:14 CST Organization: Road Runner High Speed Online http://www.rr.com Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!arclight.uoregon.edu!wns14feed!worldnet.att.net!199.218.7.141!news.glorb.com!hwmnpeer01.lga!hwmedia!news-server.columbus.rr.com!cyclone2.kc.rr.com!news2.kc.rr.com!tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com.POSTED!53ab2750!not-for-mail Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:326350 http://www.mohawk-finishing.com/catalog_browse.asp?ictNbr=130&atomz=1 Article: 326351 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <1132427995.725858.248190@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1132428498.442582.261960@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: The Rarest Atwater Kent Breadboard? Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 14:49:45 GMT Hmmmm . . . Does anybody want to take a stab at the others? I suppose Philco is still around somewhere; Zenith is alive and well in name only thanks to Lucky Goldstar, but what about Grunow, Federal, Silver Marshall, Fada, Midwest, Sentinel, Pilot, or Trav-ler? Possibly one of use could pick up an old name and do something more legitimate with it. When I first started doing business with car radios, I thought about using the name "Classic Car Radio Service." Dan Schulz of AAR quickly informed me that there indeed was a Classic Car Radio in Michigan, and they were quick to go after anyone else trying to use the word "Classic" in their name. (One day the owner died and the business dissolved, and someone else picked up the name very quickly) So I asked my dad what the name was of "Grandpop's" radio store in DC, and he told me "Tayman Electrical." Indeed I have some who think I'm an electrical contractor, and I've thought about changing the name slightly to clarify this. However I can certainly use the name Tayman, and truthfully say that the radio shop first opened in the early 1920's. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Phil B" wrote in message news:sbudnSOAHfxWsR3enZ2dnUVZ_smdnZ2d@comcast.com... > This is fascinating. Apparently this guy latched on to the Atwater Kent > trademark when it was available. > > The link you posted doesn't work. I went through the search and found this > page: > http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=toc&state=3lfkl9.1.1&p_search=searchss&p_L=50&BackReference=&p_plural=yes&p_s_PARA1=&p_tagrepl%7E%3A=PARA1%24LD&expr=PARA1+AND+PARA2&p_s_PARA2=Atwater+Kent&p_tagrepl%7E%3A=PARA2%24COMB&p_op_ALL=AND&a_default=search&a_search=Submit+Query > > It looks like another individual tried to get the trademark from June 16, > 1999 (filing date) to December 14, 2000 (abandonment date). Abandonment > date? What's that all about. There is no registration date shown, so maybe > it wasn't granted, or he pulled out. > > The current owner filed on February 26, 2002, and got it registered on May > 17, 2005. The owner is shown as: > (REGISTRANT) Leveillee, Michael D. DBA J.F. Sullivan Co. INDIVIDUAL UNITED > STATES 14 Clarendon Road Auburn MASSACHUSETTS 01501. > > It looks like this enterprising individual latched on to the trademark > because it wasn't registered to anyone else! My hat's off to him! He has > the legal rights to sell anything under the Atwater Kent name! What I am > puzzled by is that the trademark was available. > > Phil B > > > > > > "AuroraOldRadios" wrote in message > news:1132428498.442582.261960@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com... >> Here's the trademark registration. Wonder how he got permission to use >> AK moniker? >> http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=doc&state=i9fakb.3.1 >> > > Article: 326352 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: FA: 32-Tube Set References: Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 10:42:27 -0500 How many times can you drop a vacuume tube on a granite slab before you... Ken DumpsterDiver wrote: > (Not mine, but interesting, no?) > > http://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-RADIO-VACUUM-TUBE-CHESS-SET-W-GRANITE-BOARD_W0QQitemZ8725914168QQcategoryZ19088QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > > DD > > Article: 326353 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Arthur Dent" References: Subject: Re: Juke Boxes , any pointer to technical overview ? Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 09:03:07 -0700 Manuals and parts are available from some of the following. http://www.victoryglass.com/ http://www.jukeboxparts.com/ http://www.alwaysjukin.com/ http://www.jukebox-parts.com/ http://www.verntisdale.com/schem/sschem.htm http://home.pacbell.net/fmillera/troubleshoot.htm Hope this helps. Glen "N Cook" wrote in message news:dlpgu9$a9a$1@inews.gazeta.pl... > I've been asked to repair a Rockola Juke Box of the 1970s. Owner has a > technical manual for that model but I would like to do some more general > backgroung research particularly on the mechanicals/electro-mechanicals > beforehand. > I've previously only repaired an amplifier from a Juke box but the > upcoming > problem relates to the mechanicals, anyone have a URL of a technical > appreciation/exploration ? > > -- > Diverse Devices, Southampton, England > electronic hints and repair briefs , schematics/manuals list on > http://home.graffiti.net/diverse:graffiti.net/ > > > > Article: 326354 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Juke Boxes , any pointer to technical overview ? Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 08:58:40 -0700 Message-ID: <4715-43809D30-535@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net> References: In the 70`s many if not all jukeboxes turned to using computerized modules and circuits to control the coin and bill equipment along with the selection system unlike the totaly mechanical systems of mid 60`s & older machines . They call some of these circuits `black or gray ` boxes etc. There are many people out there who fix these or sell them they can be complicated and require following a service manual . There are some jukebox newsgroups but i can figure out how to post a link Article: 326355 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Fred Wesner Subject: Re: Juke Boxes , any pointer to technical overview ? References: Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 16:05:11 GMT Join the jukebox mail list: http://lists.netlojix.com/mailman/listinfo/jukebox-list There are several RockOla experts there. Fred N Cook wrote: > I've been asked to repair a Rockola Juke Box of the 1970s. Owner has a > technical manual for that model but I would like to do some more general > backgroung research particularly on the mechanicals/electro-mechanicals > beforehand. > I've previously only repaired an amplifier from a Juke box but the upcoming > problem relates to the mechanicals, anyone have a URL of a technical > appreciation/exploration ? > > -- > Diverse Devices, Southampton, England > electronic hints and repair briefs , schematics/manuals list on > http://home.graffiti.net/diverse:graffiti.net/ > > > > Article: 326356 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Randy or Sherry Guttery Subject: Re: Near OT: Radio future for automotive objects References: Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 10:14:23 -0600 Jeffrey D Angus wrote: > Oh wow.... Down the street from here is one of the original > Bear Alignment bear signs out in front of a shop. Unless it's (very) recently closed - the Bear Frame and Wheel on Arrow Highway is still there - round house service stalls and all. I can remember going there in the early 60's - they could turn tires to true them - which my dad liked. Back in the pre-radial days - often when bias ply tires were inflated to pressure - they would get ever so slightly out of true round - Bear had a machine - sorta like an overgrown lathe - that ground the tread until the tire was truly round. They also had - besides the old bear spin balancers (which used a spark to indicate where the weights needed to go) they had a strobe system that could balance a mounted tire right on the car - it had 2 parts - a strobe with a "sense arm" that touched the axle or suspension arm - and a motor on a dolly that looked like a floor jack that had a wheel that contacted and spun the tire. Hmmmm maps.google... WOW! Yup still there - you can even see the round house service stalls! References: A round table top turned sideways with a radio poking out of it for 50 , 60 grand .. emagine that . Sorry guys , gals .. its a blue mirror on end with a console radio behind it . I dont like it much or get the hype . I know its some form of art etc.. You could have something like that made for far less . Article: 326358 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Juke Boxes , any pointer to technical overview ? Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 09:00:16 -0700 Message-ID: <4715-43809D90-536@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net> References: news:alt.collecting.juke-boxes ? Article: 326359 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Juke Boxes , any pointer to technical overview ? From: Bob Urz Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 10:34:07 -0600 Message-ID: <1132504604_14181@spool6-east.superfeed.net> References: N Cook wrote: > I've been asked to repair a Rockola Juke Box of the 1970s. Owner has a > technical manual for that model but I would like to do some more general > backgroung research particularly on the mechanicals/electro-mechanicals > beforehand. > I've previously only repaired an amplifier from a Juke box but the upcoming > problem relates to the mechanicals, anyone have a URL of a technical > appreciation/exploration ? > > -- > Diverse Devices, Southampton, England > electronic hints and repair briefs , schematics/manuals list on > http://home.graffiti.net/diverse:graffiti.net/ > > > > What's wrong with it? I used to work on them a couple of life times ago. The amplifiers are pretty straight forward. There is a rotating drum with moving contacts on it that sometimes need to be cleaned. There are motors running the record carousel and the gripper arm motor. Always start with the power supply and work out from there. Bob ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- Article: 326360 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Someone scoop this one up Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 09:26:42 -0700 Message-ID: <4715-4380A3C2-542@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net> References: Thats not the reaction i have gotten from anyone who as seen mine . Everyone wants it . Article: 326361 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Robert Murrell" References: <-7ednYIKofBhKR3enZ2dnUVZ_s-dnZ2d@giganews.com> Subject: Re: 32-Tube Set Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 17:54:14 GMT I was going to make a chess set from vacuum tubes when I was in the military. I tossed a lot of high power tubes that were weak. The 4X150's sort of looked like rooks, too. I was going to make the pawns out of 12AX7s. We went through dozens each month. The audiophiles would probably scream at that. "Phil Nelson" wrote in message news:-7ednYIKofBhKR3enZ2dnUVZ_s-dnZ2d@giganews.com... > Read the gushing newspaper article. It took him years to collect those > tubes? I could have given him a sackful of duds in 5 minutes :-) And the > article makes it sound miraculous that he could find a tube as old as the > "bombing of Pearl Harbor." > > It's a bit of a stretch to call it a "work of art." If I make a chess set > out of old salt & pepper shakers, is that a work of art? > > Kind of a fun idea, anyhow. First one to post a photo of his own chess set > gets . . . another sackful of duds! > > Regards, > > Phil Nelson > Phil's Old Radios > http://antiqueradio.org/index.html > > Article: 326362 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Randy or Sherry Guttery Subject: Re: FA: 32-Tube Set References: Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:56:55 -0600 Ken wrote: > How many times can you drop a vacuume tube on a granite slab before > you... Yeah - I was thinking the same thing - would bring a new meaning to the traditional "concession" move... beat regards... -- randy guttery A Tender Tale - a page dedicated to those Ships and Crews so vital to the United States Silent Service: http://tendertale.com Article: 326363 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steve P." Subject: Re: "Completely Restored" But Not Working Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 14:07:38 -0600 Message-ID: <11o1ls83qifmtf8@corp.supernews.com> References: <11nt06ciii6jhb5@corp.supernews.com> So that's how it looks when you slap tung oil over an existing old finish.... yuck. Could of at least cleaned some of the cabinet dirt and grime off before slapping it on. "Hagstar" wrote in message news:11nt06ciii6jhb5@corp.supernews.com... > Seems like an exemplary ad until you examine it carefully. Hit that > Supersize button for a close look at that, er, cabinet work..... Article: 326364 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Hallicrafters TV Model:810 From: "Peter C. Haggerty" References: Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:10:16 GMT "Phil Nelson" wrote in news:EKSdnZxYdbzJUB3eRVn-rw@giganews.com: > Many old TV coils fall into the "unobtanium" category, although some > are more generic than others. People who know more about TVs (and have > that schematic) could probably give better advice. > > According to the Hallicrafters book by Chuck Dachis, model 810 dates > from 1950-1951, original price $239.95. They sold the same chassis in > a console cabinet, either mahogany or "limed oak" (i.e., blonde) > finish, as models 805/806. > > Hallicrafters TVs never sold in huge numbers, so you might have to > look a long time to find one -- junker or not -- on eBay. On the other > hand, console TVs are expensive to ship, so you might run across one > that nobody else wants very much. If you do find one, beware of the > "too many of these" syndrome. The one you buy for parts might actually > be better than the one you're working on. So then you have two > identical TVs to restore, and the same missing-parts problem in the > end :-) > > Good luck. > > Phil Nelson > Phil's Old Radios > http://antiqueradio.org/index.html > > > "Peter C.Haggerty" wrote in message > news:Xns971453F1DAEDpch42coxnet@70.168.83.30... >> Hi, I am trying to restore a Hallicrafters TV. Unfortunatly, a wire >> broke on one of the coils right were it disappears into the windings. >> On my Riders manual it is L108. What are the chances of finding a >> modern day replacement?...Should i try to find a similar TV on ebay >> for parts??...Also, if anyone could tell me what year this model 810 >> is from, that would be great. Any info would be greatly appriceated. >> Thanks, >> Pete >> >> dunnacksbooks@cox.net > > Phil, Thank you for the info. I have been to your site many times during this restoration. Great site!!! Thanks again, Pete Article: 326365 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: kashe@sonic.net Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 12:18:52 -0800 Message-ID: <8cm1o192ab8cvgq5nlseae1aea51h1lob9@4ax.com> References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:07:19 -0500, Chuck Harris wrote: >xrongor wrote: >> "Chuck Harris" wrote in message >> news:HvKdnXM6MqI3--LenZ2dnUVZ_sudnZ2d@rcn.net... >> >>>mike murphy wrote: >>> >>>>anyone ever expect to get a notice of rates going down? >>> >>>The rates can't go down, because the economy keeps inflating. >>>The inflation rate may be slow, 1% to 5% per year, but it is >>>inflating none the less. >>> >>>Everyone wants their salaries to keep rising, so ... >> >> >> yeah thats the ticket. salaries are skyrocketing so fast its causing >> inflation..... >> >> voted for bush too, did ya? > >Whether or not I voted for Bush is of course, immaterial. Do you >recall the level of inflation that existed when Carter was president? >How about the relative gas prices? Oh, probably not, you weren't born yet. > >It is rare for a person's wages to go down. Bullshit -- to the extent that wages don't rise with inflation, they're going down. Except for the employees at the top, whose wages go up even as the company goes down the toilet. There's also the well-known model of "encouraging the employees to work another 10% of hours per week. Of course it's voluntary, but guess what -- it'll be "noticed" the next time the paltry "raise" comes around. They become such spiteful >unhappy campers when that happens that companies would rather lay them >off than lower their wages. > >-Chuck Article: 326366 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: kashe@sonic.net Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 12:20:53 -0800 Message-ID: <2im1o19kdv5se0mvmnm2mhl6hps92mcgll@4ax.com> References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:37:52 GMT, Lazy Senior wrote: >Chuck Harris wrote: > >> Whether or not I voted for Bush is of course, immaterial. Do you >> recall the level of inflation that existed when Carter was president? >> How about the relative gas prices? Oh, probably not, you weren't born yet. > >> -Chuck > >That's the way to go, ridicule someone you dont agree with.. >Most people dont care what happened 25 yrs ago, we are worried about now >and the future..... > >Lazy Senior Silly shit -- if you don't know what happened in the past, you'll never know how badly you're getting screwed in the present. I guess you'd be happy to forget each day how much you made yesterday so they can continue dropping your wages. Article: 326367 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Hallicrafters TV Model:810 From: "Peter C. Haggerty" References: Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:23:23 GMT "Phil Nelson" wrote in news:EKSdnZxYdbzJUB3eRVn-rw@giganews.com: > > > > >Thanks Phil, Pete > > Article: 326368 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Georg Richter" Subject: Do you know Mwenchiou Samhxiong Furniture INC ? Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:33:59 +0100 Message-ID: Googling around for details of my Gramola console I found http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/11217688/Gramophone.html Does anybody know if this is individually design or replica? Enjoy ;-) Georg Article: 326369 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Are Shippers Getting Worse? From: Ron Ramirez References: <1132276183.132666.11590@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132319869.378974.75840@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132328928.665613.183850@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <0PSdnQCOz7-3eePenZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@comcast.com> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:57:24 GMT Andy Cuffe wrote in news:i1hvn1lkv0aifpg9mpdkakqiob6p06j88f@4ax.com: > To be fair, you get pretty much the same treatment if you have a UPS > account. I have both, but I use Fedex because it's cheaper and their > web site is better. I had both briefly (UPS and FedEx accounts), then found out how much cheaper FedEx was. Bye-bye, UPS. -- Ron Ramirez - Evansville, Indiana Visit PhilcoRadio.com at http://www.philcoradio.com/ and the new Philco Phorum at http://philcoradio.com/phpBB2/index.php Article: 326370 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: Freebies for the holidays: References: Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 16:13:20 -0500 I emailed you but it came back, undeliverable.??? Ken, wklw at cox dot net Brenda Ann wrote: > Beitman's on CD for free, just pay me the 60 cents it costs me to mail the > disc. Includes the searchable index and the djvu plugin for Internet > Explorer. > > The e-mail is good. Write me if you want 'em. > > > Article: 326371 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Are Shippers Getting Worse? From: Ron Ramirez References: <1132276183.132666.11590@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132319869.378974.75840@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1132328928.665613.183850@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <0PSdnQCOz7-3eePenZ2dnUVZ_sOdnZ2d@comcast.com> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:14:50 GMT "Mark Oppat" wrote in news:UfSdnRZPZ9d3jx3eRVn-jw@comcast.com: > Ron, good to know but most of my packages are under 4 lbs, and USPS > does me even better. I put them on the front porch and they go away, > and they all get to my customers! The cost is about the same as any > others, but the convenience is well worth it. > I use stamps mostly but use their "Click n Ship" online for bigger > items. > I only go to the post office for foreign shipments, which, in the cold > months I do once a week, sometimes twice. USPS is the ONLY way to go > for overseas without paying a fortune. Agreed on the overseas shipping and very small boxes, but on larger domestic packages, the post office doesn't hold a candle to FedEx Ground. One man's opinion. :-) Ron Article: 326372 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Lou deGonzague Subject: Re: Amazing Sparton Nocturnes Auction - Sage_Sparton_Nocturne#D4173... References: <4716-43809F30-122@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net> <1132511473.269310.284080@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <776gf.24567$DL6.14204@twister.nyroc.rr.com> Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:44:35 GMT Wow, you nailed it Eddie! Nothing against Ken, he entitled to his opinion but a lot of people feel as he does. I hear the comment that these people who pay these prices have more money than brains. But the reality is most are very successful and have lots of play money to buy whatever they want. Wish I was one of them. Eddie Brimer wrote: > ken, you are always speaking negatively of every radio that others see > as collectible or valuable. i really can't see your point. sure, it is > a console. sure, it has a mirror front. it's a frikkin' radio. but > consider this...the the worlds most valuable paintings are simply paint > spread on a piece of canvas. the worlds most valuable diamonds and > emeralds are simply "rocks." the most valuable car in the world is > just a "car." everything in this world that has a "value" above it's > norm, is because obviously people (besides you) find it attractive and > desireable. this factor... that you, for some reason can't grasp is > the basis for commerce the world over. not all purchases are made for > "good" reasons. i am sure you don't drive the cheapest car, live in the > cheapest house, wear the cheapest clothes, eat the cheapest food etc.. > for some people the "deal" (price) that they get on something is not > what makes it desireable or of value to them. i wouldn't pay a dime for > some "sculptures," but i understand why others do. > Article: 326373 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Lazy Senior Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> <2im1o19kdv5se0mvmnm2mhl6hps92mcgll@4ax.com> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:50:18 GMT kashe@sonic.net wrote: .. > > I guess you'd be happy to forget each day how much you made yesterday so > they can continue dropping your wages. Lazy dont gotta worry about wages, he's retired. Old Lazy's gotta worry about the President trying to steal his social Security and Pension and give it to all the Prez's rich friends...... Ole Lazy's also gotta worry about his grandsons getting killed in Iraq too. Lazy Senior Article: 326374 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 17:56:06 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: Server Problems? References: Message-ID: <5498$4380f0f9$4232be41$1116@COQUI.NET> Ken wrote: > I can never get the orininal message, but get the re. How can I find > original messages when I see the re? Using Netscape 7. Ken > You might try using Google Groups to find the missing posts that Cox seems to eat for snacks. Or just ask here, maybe someone can repost the original. -Bill Article: 326375 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Lou deGonzague Subject: Re: Dial Covers References: <1132460229.881366.114720@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 22:03:57 GMT It's really too bad Bill didn't have an apprentice to learn from his experience making the repro parts. This happens in all trades these days as the old timers leave this world with all that knowledge in their head. I saw this happen with a very skilled cabinet maker from Italy, he kept all his trade secrets to himself. What greater gift could you leave the next generation, it would give you immortality in a sense. Bill wrote: > Dan Olson wrote: > >> Does anyone know what Bill Turner is doing with his dial cover business >> as I can't find anyone else out there to make a few for me??? >> Thanks Dan >> > > At the present time Bill T is unable to make them. His son started to > take over the work but some other issues came up so that has now been > postponed. > > I believe that Doyle Roberts is making them these days for sale? I > don't have an email address for him but he shouldn't be hard to find. > > -Bill M Article: 326376 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mike Schultz" References: Subject: Re: 32-Tube Set Message-ID: <2q6gf.1837$792.828@trnddc08> Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 22:04:46 GMT "The white tipped pieces have been adorned with Stainless Steal bases..." At $1500 for everything, I'd guess the whole set is made of "steal". -- Mike Schultz "DumpsterDiver" wrote in message news:zh_ff.73884$qk4.31697@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > (Not mine, but interesting, no?) > > http://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-RADIO-VACUUM-TUBE-CHESS-SET-W-GRANITE-BOARD_W0QQitemZ8725914168QQcategoryZ19088QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > > DD > > Article: 326377 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:14:57 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: Philco Tool References: <1132524415.296853.5800@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <4a65b$4380f565$4232be41$26780@COQUI.NET> RadioGary wrote: > Is there a special alignment tool for aligning Philco pre war sets? > Looks like. Post or EMAIL me to n9vu at yahoo dot com. Thanks, GB. > Yes, they did make a combo tool for adjusting both the nut and center screw of those trimmers. They're pretty scarce these days. But, from a practical sense, you can make a nice slim, insulated 1/4" nutdriver with a piece of plastic tubing like from a ball point pen barrel. Just heat up a 1/4" nut with your soldering iron and shove it into the end of the plastic. Let cool, then remove it. Voila, instant tool. -Bill Article: 326378 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Georg Richter" Subject: Re: Do you know Mwenchiou Samhxiong Furniture INC ? Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:50:14 +0100 Message-ID: References: <1132522155.427536.4340@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Michael, > That gramophone that you are inquiring about is what many people in the > phonograph-collecting hobby refer to as a Crapaphone. The name says it > all, it's crap. Go to this web page and you'll learn all but it. > http://www.emediadesign.net/Phonographs/franknphone.html thanks, I know the website. I was asking if they may have replicate a vintage model. I am collecting since 35 years and never seen such vintage original. Kind Regards Georg Article: 326379 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: Hallicrafters TV Model:810 Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 08:19:25 +0900 Message-ID: References: "Phil Nelson" wrote in message news:EKSdnZxYdbzJUB3eRVn-rw@giganews.com... > Many old TV coils fall into the "unobtanium" category, although some are > more generic than others. People who know more about TVs (and have that > schematic) could probably give better advice. > > According to the Hallicrafters book by Chuck Dachis, model 810 dates from > 1950-1951, original price $239.95. They sold the same chassis in a console > cabinet, either mahogany or "limed oak" (i.e., blonde) finish, as models > 805/806. > > Hallicrafters TVs never sold in huge numbers, so you might have to look a > long time to find one -- junker or not -- on eBay. On the other hand, > console TVs are expensive to ship, so you might run across one that nobody > else wants very much. If you do find one, beware of the "too many of > these" syndrome. The one you buy for parts might actually be better than > the one you're working on. So then you have two identical TVs to restore, > and the same missing-parts problem in the end :-) Nice thing about (most) coils is that they can be reproduced in some manner, as long as it doesn't have to LOOK exactly the same. Article: 326380 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "wa2mze(spamless)" <"wa2mze(spamless)"@bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: 32-Tube Set References: <-7ednYIKofBhKR3enZ2dnUVZ_s-dnZ2d@giganews.com> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:34:26 -0500 Robert Murrell wrote: > I was going to make a chess set from vacuum tubes when I was in the > military. I tossed a lot of high power tubes that were weak. The 4X150's > sort of looked like rooks, too. I was going to make the pawns out of > 12AX7s. We went through dozens each month. The audiophiles would probably > scream at that. > > "Phil Nelson" wrote in message > news:-7ednYIKofBhKR3enZ2dnUVZ_s-dnZ2d@giganews.com... > >>Read the gushing newspaper article. It took him years to collect those >>tubes? I could have given him a sackful of duds in 5 minutes :-) And the >>article makes it sound miraculous that he could find a tube as old as the >>"bombing of Pearl Harbor." >> >>It's a bit of a stretch to call it a "work of art." If I make a chess set >>out of old salt & pepper shakers, is that a work of art? >> >>Kind of a fun idea, anyhow. First one to post a photo of his own chess set >>gets . . . another sackful of duds! >> >>Regards, >> >>Phil Nelson >>Phil's Old Radios >>http://antiqueradio.org/index.html >> >> > > > Hmm, well perhaps reflex klystrons as knights, 2c39 triodes as bishops, 813 king, 811A queen, 4x150 rooks, any 7 or 9 pin mini as pawns. Then again if all the tubes had the same base you could put a socket on every square of the board! In that case, I'd use 717A's as pawns, reflex kylstrons as knights 6j7's as bishops, 6BG6G's as kings, 815's as queens. maybe 6L6m's as rooks. Article: 326381 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Robert Mozeleski" Subject: Marantz 2220B Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:55:35 GMT Marantz 2220B Before this old beat up receiver goes out for the trash, if anyone wants any parts for cost of shipping, please let me know. The tuning knob looks to have been pushed in,some of the feet are broken, antenna broken off, lots of dust and dirt. Now the good parts, some of the knobs, maybe the faceplate, outputs on heatsink(untested),power transformer, etc.etc. Let me know before it goes. Article: 326382 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Anyone have a power switch for the old Pioneer FM tuners? Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 09:12:23 +0900 Message-ID: Article: 326383 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: Anyone have a power switch for the old Pioneer FM tuners? Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 09:14:48 +0900 Message-ID: References: TX-6500 is this particular model.. switch is toast... "Brenda Ann" wrote in message news:dlr37a$8qq$1@news2.kornet.net... > > Article: 326384 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Lou deGonzague Subject: Sercet Santa 20005 Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:21:43 GMT Jeff, I thought I saw a post on this a while back. Please update if it is still on this year, it was fun in the past. Article: 326385 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Hallicrafters TV Model:810 From: "Peter C. Haggerty" References: Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:22:34 GMT "Brenda Ann" wrote in news:dlr041$8er$1@news2.kornet.net: > > > Nice thing about (most) coils is that they can be reproduced in some > manner, as long as it doesn't have to LOOK exactly the same. > >Hi Brenda Ann, thanks for the responce. Looks are of no concern in this case as the coil is under the chasis. Pete > > Article: 326386 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Beerbarrel Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase Message-ID: References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> <2im1o19kdv5se0mvmnm2mhl6hps92mcgll@4ax.com> Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:24:44 -0500 On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:41:32 -0500, "Mark Oppat" wrote: >Iraq, geez, when will we learn??? > >I just heard that the war has cost every taxpayer about $27,000. That will >have to be paid off over how many years now of deficits and cuts in >services? > >It just makes me so mad that we let W (and mainly Cheney and Rumsfeld, who >had been planning this war since before their days in Bush Sr.'s term) run >us into this. I had a "No War" sign on my lawn from the start... so, I can >speak, not like the "hindsight" hawks. > >Imagine if we had gone in there with massive infrastructure improvements. >Iraquis would sure be on our side, we wouldnt have lost 2000+ men, nor >would we have killed 20K+ of them. What a disaster, morally, economically, >and ultimately, for years to come, for our homeland security. Our image in >the world is shit. Those tribes done forget like we do a few years later! >Anyone hear from Osama lately? NO, he's smart. Smarter than us. He'll be >back, maybe 5-8 years from now when our $1.98 security is in full force. > >Mark Oppat > I think we killed more than 20000 of those bastards....hopefully we will get even more. Article: 326387 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Beerbarrel Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase Message-ID: References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:35:32 -0500 On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:59:50 -0500, " Uncle Peter" wrote: > >"Lazy Senior" wrote in message >news:J9Nff.1009$792.780@trnddc08... >> > >> Carefull, Bush supporters are a bit testy these days...... >> >> Lazy Senior > >Better watch it. They are talking about cutting back on >the food stamp program. It might be back to catfood >for you. > > Canned at that! Article: 326388 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Robert Murrell" References: <-7ednYIKofBhKR3enZ2dnUVZ_s-dnZ2d@giganews.com> Subject: Re: 32-Tube Set Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 01:00:14 GMT It's easy, you look underneath. Sorry, old joke. Couldn't resist. "Mark Oppat" wrote in message news:ebedndLAw6i2nRzenZ2dnUVZ_tadnZ2d@comcast.com... >I am very familiar with tubes, but how do you tell a King from a Queen Article: 326389 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Bill Jeffrey Subject: Re: Looking for a Java simulator References: Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:05:39 -0700 Whoa! To go from "no knowledge" to "complex schematic" is a hell of a leap. I think a Java simulator of flow in a complex schematic would be even more complex than the schematic itself. Start with some basuic concepts, then show how they apply in appropriate parts of a schematic. I have taught a few people about electricity, and I always had the best luck by looking at very basic circuits in the beginning, and using water flow in a pipe as a basic analogy for DC circuit behavior. For some reason (I suppose because they can see it and feel it), people seem to understand water flow easily. All you have to do is point out the basic similarities: Pressure (in a pipe) = voltage Flow rate (gallons per minute) = current (amps) Resistance to flow (in a tiny pipe) = resistance to flow (in a tiny wire). Make up some "circuits" with a pump and pipes and water and a hose nozzle, then make the same circuits with batteries and wires and current and a light bulb, and it pretty much falls into place. You can make equally-good and understandable analogies for AC circuits (L,C) - but start with the DC stuff. Bill Jeffrey ============================== Benjamaniac wrote: > My oldest son (he's 28) seems to be developing an interest in radios, but > he's having a hell of a time comprehending how electricity flows through the > circuits just by looking at a schematic, and I'm having a hell of time > trying to explain it to him. He's tried reading basic electronics > books..etc...but it just doesn't seem to be soaking in. I got to thinking > that maybe there was a web site that had one of those fancy Java simulators > that showed the flow through an entire complex circuit, but I haven't been > able to find one. Does anybody know of one on the web that does that ?? > Ben > > Article: 326390 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Amazing Sparton Nocturnes Auction - Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:17:51 -0700 Message-ID: <15197-4381203F-52@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> References: <1132511473.269310.284080@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> ken, you are always speaking negatively of every radio that others see as collectible or valuable. Yep ..nice good old rarp . No reaction would help here . I dont like those 5 million $ statues that look like melted wax either . Article: 326391 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Rick Dasher Subject: Re: Dial Belt diagram for Zenith 11S474 needed Message-ID: <6d82o1pcadlae70k8sqf7rcds73n0uqand@4ax.com> References: <9vudneNXZMsQUOLenZ2dnUVZ_vudnZ2d@comcast.com> Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:27:25 -0500 Mark, Does anything get routed around the idler pulley or is that left with nothing on it? Thanks On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 20:41:59 -0500, "Mark Oppat" wrote: >Its just a simple belt from that smaller wheel to the tuning shaft, dont use >string. I use approx .140" dia round belt material, you can get it at >hardware stores in the o ring section. Cut to length, subtract about 1/4" >for tension, super glue it around the tuning shaft, let it set up and then >position it around the smaller pulley. > >Mark Oppat > > >"Rick Dasher" wrote in message >news:ntfvn1p8gr3fusbbkd61sirpkih86ut6fg@4ax.com... >> I have an existing dial string from the capacitor pulley (with >> tensioner spring) to the small pulley on the tuning knob shaft in a >> figure "8" pattern. The idler pulley next to it doesn't have anything >> attached to it. Does anyone have a diagram that shows how the dial >> cord/belt is supposed to be routed? >> >> Thanks >> Rick Dasher >> Zenith G500 TO >> Zenith 11S474 >> Philco 38-3 >> Philco 41-280 >> RCA 111K >> > > Rick Dasher Zenith G500 TO Zenith 11S474 Philco 38-3 Philco 41-280 RCA 111K Article: 326392 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Dial Covers Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:46:52 -0700 Message-ID: <15197-4381270C-54@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> References: Bill had no secrets about dial covers . Anyone who wants to cut out the wood get the plastic & put it in the oven can make the same thing he did . I would like to offer the service myself but i am not satisfied unless the product looks near perfect or perfect . I got a couple covers from bill way back and they both fit the radio and worked but ... ( email me for the reason ) They would be great for the radio re-seller . I suppose a vacuum form machine would be needed but $$$$. Cutting out the wood works great but to get a real nice professional looking cover you have to spend plenty of time prepairing the wood pieces with sand paper before you use it . I would guess 45 minutes or so on each cover and room for duds . I suppose if one had a good stock of premade wood molds it would be great . Article: 326393 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <1132522155.427536.4340@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Do you know Mwenchiou Samhxiong Furniture INC ? Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 01:57:55 GMT wrote in message news:1132522155.427536.4340@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... > > Regards > Michael Feldt > www.indianradios.com > Might want to check your sig Michael. You've lost an "a". www.indianaradios.com jim menning Article: 326394 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: Sercet Santa 20005 Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:11:31 -0700 Message-ID: References: not for another 18000 years it isnt randy "Lou deGonzague" wrote in message news:rq8gf.10407$uC3.333@twister.nyroc.rr.com... > Jeff, I thought I saw a post on this a while back. Please update if it is > still on this year, it was fun in the past. Article: 326395 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" Subject: Worst radio tuner Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 02:09:40 GMT Well, I FINALLY finished converting a radio from a 1950 Studebaker. What a JOB! While most radios take a couple hours, this one took me a week. Mind you, the conversion itself didn't take long, and if I were to have restored the radio I don't think it would have been too difficult. However the tuner on this piece of *&%!! is a real piece of work! First off, to get to the tuner you must remove the chrome bezel. Before you remove that bezel, you must remove the knobs, right? WRONG! You only remove the volume and tone; the tuning knob is an integral part of the bezel. My customer has already found that out the hard way, as this knob was partway out and the inside of the shaft was chewed up. I had to pull it out the rest of the way just to repair it. Next, there are 7 pushbuttons. The 7th one is for the tuning knob. The other 6 are set by pressing the button (stays in) and turning the little knob on the button itself. Each knob turns a threaded shaft which pushes against a springloaded plate in the tuner. If all the buttons should pop out, the tuner will shoot all the way to the right. Now, the threaded shafts of the buttons, and a similar threaded shaft on the tuning knob, presses against a plate which is geared to the tuner itself. It is geared so heavily that the plate only moves about 1/8 inch for the tuner to slide all the way across the footlong dial(and be accurate -- yeah, right!). Needless to say, the slightest friction means the tuning knob won't work. Oh yes, I mentioned in another thread this radio has a real dial glass, with gold lettering on it that will flake off if not careful. The really hard part is trying to get that bezel back onto the tuner. You have to line up the volume shaft, all 7 pushbuttons, and a little threaded shaft which goes into the tuning knob (remember it's part of the bezel). It's a nightmare -- I should know; I had to take it apart and put it together some 50 times before I got everything right. By the way, those plastic pushbuttons are just pressed on, and if they get loose they pop off when another button is depressed. When I got this radio some of the buttons were sitting inside. Also the dial indicator is driven by a pin, and if you press a button too fast the indicator will let go and fly off the left side of the dial. To put it back you have to totally disassemble the bezel. I had to bend the heck out of that pin to keep the indicator intact. Oh yes, if you don't push the button FAST ENOUGH, all the buttons pop out and the dial indicator flies to the right. Also if you move the tuning knob too far to the right, the mechanism falls apart inside -- and you have to disassemble the bezel. What really gets me is this: How could a reputable company like Philco (who made it) design such a horrible piece of crap and actually manufacture it for sale? The tuning action is sloppy, if you look at it hard you'll break it, and it's difficult to use. I've got the original Philco book for this model, and they show how to make mechanical adjustments using a hammer! So -- the topic of the day is, what's the worst mechanical tuner you've ever seen? It's not easy to top this one. Article: 326396 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:18:42 -0700 Message-ID: References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> <2im1o19kdv5se0mvmnm2mhl6hps92mcgll@4ax.com> "John Byrns" wrote in message news:jbyrns-2011051835280001@216-80-74-150.d.enteract.com... > In article , "Mark Oppat" > wrote: > >> Iraq, geez, when will we learn??? >> >> I just heard that the war has cost every taxpayer about $27,000. That >> will >> have to be paid off over how many years now of deficits and cuts in >> services? > > Are you sure about that number, it sounds a little high? What has the > monetary cost of the war been up to this point, and how many taxpayers > does it assume? ignoring any personal feelings i have against the war for other reasons: lets say its high. lets say that is more than twice as high as what it is. lets say its only 10,000 per taxpayer. do you pay taxes? how many years would it take you to pay 10,000 in taxes if they jacked your taxes by 500/year? do you want to pay 500 more a year for the next 20 years just to pay for this war? if mark is right, thats 1300 a year more for 20 years.... whatever the cost, its high and we still need a plan to pay it off. randy Article: 326397 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:19:53 -0700 Message-ID: References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> "Beerbarrel" wrote in message news:ci52o191a1i8lkts4jurqe0cde0ft02p5a@4ax.com... > On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:59:50 -0500, " Uncle Peter" > wrote: > >> >>"Lazy Senior" wrote in message >>news:J9Nff.1009$792.780@trnddc08... >>> > >>> Carefull, Bush supporters are a bit testy these days...... >>> >>> Lazy Senior >> >>Better watch it. They are talking about cutting back on >>the food stamp program. It might be back to catfood >>for you. >> >> > > > > Canned at that! ah the conservatives always bring it down to this level when they have nothing else to say. randy Article: 326398 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: Sercet Santa 20005 Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:21:05 +0900 Message-ID: References: "Lou deGonzague" wrote in message news:rq8gf.10407$uC3.333@twister.nyroc.rr.com... > Jeff, I thought I saw a post on this a while back. Please update if it is > still on this year, it was fun in the past. I admire your positive viewpoint.. I don't think I could last that long.. :) Article: 326399 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Beerbarrel Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase Message-ID: References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:34:29 -0500 On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:19:53 -0700, "xrongor" wrote: > >"Beerbarrel" wrote in message >news:ci52o191a1i8lkts4jurqe0cde0ft02p5a@4ax.com... >> On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:59:50 -0500, " Uncle Peter" >> wrote: >> >>> >>>"Lazy Senior" wrote in message >>>news:J9Nff.1009$792.780@trnddc08... >>>> > >>>> Carefull, Bush supporters are a bit testy these days...... >>>> >>>> Lazy Senior >>> >>>Better watch it. They are talking about cutting back on >>>the food stamp program. It might be back to catfood >>>for you. >>> >>> >> >> >> >> Canned at that! > >ah the conservatives always bring it down to this level when they have >nothing else to say. > >randy > Well said Mr. Liberal! Want to share the cat food? Article: 326400 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:39:20 -0700 Message-ID: References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> "Beerbarrel" wrote in message news:cgc2o15kmhjsvsn7ul1s7ucstbedepi31h@4ax.com... > On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:19:53 -0700, "xrongor" > wrote: > >> >>"Beerbarrel" wrote in message >>news:ci52o191a1i8lkts4jurqe0cde0ft02p5a@4ax.com... >>> On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:59:50 -0500, " Uncle Peter" >>> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>>"Lazy Senior" wrote in message >>>>news:J9Nff.1009$792.780@trnddc08... >>>>> > >>>>> Carefull, Bush supporters are a bit testy these days...... >>>>> >>>>> Lazy Senior >>>> >>>>Better watch it. They are talking about cutting back on >>>>the food stamp program. It might be back to catfood >>>>for you. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Canned at that! >> >>ah the conservatives always bring it down to this level when they have >>nothing else to say. >> >>randy >> > > > > Well said Mr. Liberal! Want to share the cat food? see what i mean? randy From stephanie-at-gordsven-dot-com Fri Nov 25 00:23:57 EST 2005 Article: 326401 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Stephanie Weil Subject: Re: Broadcast OTR to your vintage radios with this transmitter-New improved model with increased range References: <4oUef.1820$2k6.151@tornado.socal.rr.com> Reply-To: stephanie-at-gordsven-dot-com Message-ID: User-Agent: slrn/0.9.7.4 (Linux) Lines: 10 Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 02:45:30 GMT NNTP-Posting-Host: 66.65.49.10 X-Complaints-To: abuse@rr.com X-Trace: news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com 1132541130 66.65.49.10 (Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:45:30 EST) NNTP-Posting-Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:45:30 EST Organization: Road Runner High Speed Online http://www.rr.com Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!arclight.uoregon.edu!canoe.uoregon.edu!cyclone1.gnilink.net!gnilink.net!news-feed-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com!news.rr.com!news-out.nyc.rr.com!news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com.POSTED!53ab2750!not-for-mail Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:326401 In article , Brenda Ann wrote: > Been done already. 20+ years ago. Anyone remember ON-TV? New York City had Wometco Home Theatre on UHF Channel 68 for some time. Needed a set-top descrambler or something.... -- Stephanie Weil New York City, U.S.A. Article: 326402 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: 32-Tube Set Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:42:34 -0700 Message-ID: References: <-7ednYIKofBhKR3enZ2dnUVZ_s-dnZ2d@giganews.com> "Mark Oppat" wrote in message news:ebedndLAw6i2nRzenZ2dnUVZ_tadnZ2d@comcast.com... >I am very familiar with tubes, but how do you tell a King from a Queen on > this set? I would loose track. yeah i hate non standard chess sets. that one in particular looks like a nightmare. but im guessing anyone who would pay over a grand for that set, probabaly isnt smart enough to play chess anyway. randy Article: 326403 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: Worst radio tuner Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:33:12 -0800 Message-ID: References: Gary Tayman wrote: > So -- the topic of the day is, what's the worst mechanical tuner you've ever > seen? It's not easy to top this one. > Nordmende Globetraveller III. This is a 15 band German portable radio >from the late 1960s. A pretty decent set when it works. I have one that doesn't. It has three(!) seperate tuners, each with its own tuning capacitor and dial cord drive. The tuning capacitor for the first three bands has shorting plates in the first 25% of its range, and is virtually impossible to remove without disturbing at least two out of the three dial cords. Additionally, the set has AVC problems and distorts horribly on a strong signal. On most sets this would be a no-brainer, you just probe around the PC board, taking measurements and looking for faulty components until the problem is cured. On this set, however, complete access to the main pc board is possible only by removing it from the radio-and that requires unsoldering and tagging at least 25 wires that are hard-wired to the board! And what a rat's nest of wires it is, too- they are strewn everywhere with no regard for neatness. There are many, many sets I have encountered where I have wondered how to get it apart..... This one makes me wonder how Nordmende ever got it assembled in the first place! A truly cussed design, one that I hereby nominate for least serviceable set ever. One could describe it as a Rube Goldberg design, but that wouldn't be fair to Ol' Rube....In fact, they would have to cart him out in a straightjacket after trying to figure this set out. And no, I haven't taken mine completely apart yet to fix the remaining problems. It will have to wait until I am in a particularly masochistic mood. -Scott Article: 326404 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <438145CA.78C36993@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: Juke Boxes , any pointer to technical overview ? References: Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 03:57:24 GMT Mark Oppat wrote: > > yea, David Rockola. PERFECT name, isnt it? > > there's another one I heard like that which I cannot recall right now. > Anyone else know a "perfect named" person? > > Mark Oppat A dentist I had to see while in the US Army was named Captain. Hurt. -- ? Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 326405 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: Subject: Re: Juke Boxes , any pointer to technical overview ? Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 03:58:39 GMT "Mark Oppat" wrote in message news:DrydnZybtugRqxzeRVn-uw@comcast.com... > yea, David Rockola. PERFECT name, isnt it? > > there's another one I heard like that which I cannot recall right now. > Anyone else know a "perfect named" person? > > Mark Oppat > How about the 2003 World Series of Poker winner? Chris Moneymaker. http://www.poker-babes.com/bio/chris-moneymaker/ Of course maybe with that name he should have worked for the Bureau of Engraving & Printing. jim menning Article: 326406 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: Subject: Re: Worst radio tuner Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 04:06:52 GMT Mark, The 46-47 Cadillacs are a mess to work on, to be sure. It's so much fun just to get the covers off, and that dial face gets warped . . . clamps and a hair dryer will get it back. If you don't like the 46-47, try the 41 -- this radio has little lights and trap doors that flop open with each pushbutton. When you push a button, the window above it lights up and you see the call letters of the station you've set. Yes, this mechanism is all plastic, and the pieces are usually broken . . . But the Cadillac radio is made by United Delco. The tuning mechanism sort of operates in the same fashion as the Studebaker, but it doesn't compare. The Caddy tuner is well made, accurate, rugged (except for those windows on the 41), and has a good feel to it. The Stude is none of the above. While we're talking tuners of this era, have you had the opportunity to work on a Zenith Radionic? It's a strange gizmo, that actually isn't bad except for the fact that this radio is so tightly packed. Fords had them, and so did Willys. The Ford radio has two dials -- the one on the left is the tone control, in case you really want to be precise about where you set the tone, and the one on the right is the tuning dial. In the center is a rotating drum that goes 1-2-3-4-5-M. The entire bottom of the radio is a huge bar -- when you press the bar the drum rotates, and the radio moves to each preset. The only difference between the numbers and the "M" is the gear ratio of the tuning knob. To tune you have to pull the knob out slightly to engage it, and this mechanism often gets out of whack. Plus the tuning itself is gear driven, and thanks to the funny mechanism the gears get worn and the tuning knob can have a rough feel. Aside from that, the tuner really isn't bad. The biggest problem with the mechanism is dirt -- squirt some cleaner, then WD-40, and work it to death, and before long it's smooth as silk. Willys used the same radio, except there's no tone dial, and instead of a huge bar and solenoid there's a small button in the center that rotates it directly. But inside it's pretty much the same. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Mark Oppat" wrote in message news:U_CdnWThwfLCqBzeRVn-hg@comcast.com... > Gary, sounds like you havent worked on any autro radios much before 1954 > then, yes??? Lots of them are messy. I did some 46-47 Caddy radios > similar to what you describe. I think they were Philco too, dont recall. > personally, I hate most of the slide rule mechanical tuners with > pushbuttons, they begin in the late 30's in the home sets. > > Mark Oppat > > > > "Gary Tayman" wrote in message > news:E%9gf.3154$jI5.288@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net... >> Well, I FINALLY finished converting a radio from a 1950 Studebaker. What > a >> JOB! While most radios take a couple hours, this one took me a week. >> >> Mind you, the conversion itself didn't take long, and if I were to have >> restored the radio I don't think it would have been too difficult. > However >> the tun