Radio

[Guest Oldie & Goodie]

The radio on the 51' R-Master is the only thing that I can't get to work.

The fuse is good and it lights up when the antenna is plugged in but no noise or static at all.

How do you go about checking to see if the antenna is okay? I'd like to rule this in or out before I pull the radio and send it out.

Also if it comes to that, any recommendations as to where I could get this looked at and/or repaired?

Thanks.

[BUICK RACER]

Do the lights light? Usually the speaker goes or the capacitors dry up! I sent you an email so let me know. And then there's tubes and all kinds of other stuff!

[d2_willys]

Does the radio make a buzzing sound when it is on? It should buzz after a minute or so. If not, then the vibrator or the associated components are probably faulty. Vibrator is a 2"metal can, that in your case is probably located on the speaker/amplifier chassis.

PM me if interested in having it repaired at a reasonable cost.

[Guest bofusmosby]

I have found that the best way to get these old tube-type items is to do a "re-cap". The old capacitors will go bad just sitting on the shelf. As already suggested, it could be in the vibrator ckt. You should be getting something, that is if the speaker is not open.