1964 RCA Model RFG-45E Transistor Radio Repair

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  • @eugenetheodore2956
    @eugenetheodore2956 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Buzz. I ordered one....you are the best. Oh, give my regards to Dickel...he's a good opening act!!!!

  • @wa4aos
    @wa4aos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You da man Buzz. I love the back and forth with old 64 goat and ARk, John not to mention the sound effects, music, Mr Dickle, and your excellent technical expertise. What an excellent way to pass some time. MUCH better than most of the CRAP on TV ! ! ! !

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You da man Wa4aos 😁

  • @radioman56-2billchenet7
    @radioman56-2billchenet7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know old 64 go very well bill is a dear friend doesn't live too far into his place many times to visit a great guy thank you buzz for posting such a wonderful video on the restoration of this radio I've also been to the Jewett City flea market nice place there's treasures amongst all the junk.

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonderful

  • @Tobinindustrial
    @Tobinindustrial 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good repair and restore there Buzz. Old Goat will be one happy camper.

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😊👍

  • @jeffreyhickman3871
    @jeffreyhickman3871 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do not recall commenting to this video. I’m sure many 👨 of them contain Old64Goat’s name in them, but we’re NEVER👎 short a GREAT 😊 radio 📻. RCA was much better product, then, than it is now. This must be an RVA Sparton. The speaker 🔊 appears to be permanent magnet 🧲. The circuitry was 🔝 notch. Vacuum tubes were available at your local grocery, or hardware store 🏬. These radios 📻 were made to be serviced. Speaking of vacuum tubes, these were one ☝️ user-serviceable component. If not, they probably were available factory 🏭 direct. Please 🙏 keep 🆙 with the GREAT 👍 videos. This radio 📻, and comment, is worth a couple of beers 🍻. Your friend, Jeff.

  • @markrhine5809
    @markrhine5809 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Buzz, You have done an excellennt job on this RCA transistor radio, not only do you bring tube radios back to life, you can bring back transistor radios back to life as well. Nice job my friend, have a nice 4TH of July!!!

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  ปีที่แล้ว

      🎆🧨👍

  • @rollerbald
    @rollerbald 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nice job Buzz! Shango would no doubt approve. :)

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😁

    • @jefffoster3557
      @jefffoster3557 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought the same when Buzz just took a good cap and started sticking it in.....lol

  • @willieyarger5327
    @willieyarger5327 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your the man Buzz !!! Great Videos !!! I love those old radios !!!

  • @buffplums
    @buffplums 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really love these videos love the background music and the voices ...

  • @whoolph
    @whoolph 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahh yes, another fine, fine repair . . . . . thanks Buzz . . . . . Rog

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You betcha! 😁

  • @old64goat
    @old64goat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job Buzz, another piece of history saved.

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Goat..You want this back? ..I have no room for any more radios!
      Let me know!

    • @old64goat
      @old64goat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Buzz1151 NO, I sent it to you to keep.
      NO ROOM FOR A SMALL RADIO LIKE THAT?.....LOL
      When I send something to someone I do not want it back.
      Again great job fixing the radio.

  • @francispotter5300
    @francispotter5300 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job thanks Buzz , 😎 Doug in Ga

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 👍

  • @Darryl603
    @Darryl603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was nice of you to help out the old Goat.Excellent Job Buzz!

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mr Goat is a lovable grumpy guy..haha

  • @THOMMGB
    @THOMMGB 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buzz,
    Thanks for showing a solid state repair. I don't know very much about transistor radio servicing. I would think those old dried up capacitors would've needed replacement, but that's about it. I'm glad those old transistors are still working. :-)
    I hope you're staying safe with all the nonsense going on in the streets near you.
    Be safe, Tom

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      they seem to be ok, but I haven't tested the radio in depth

  • @tectalabyss
    @tectalabyss 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Buzz. Enjoyed the video has always.Liked,shared. Be safe buddy. All my best.

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Much appreciated Bobby 👍

  • @docfoot316
    @docfoot316 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done again Buzz a roue , And Dickel pour yourself a good glass of whiskey ,Cheers all.

  • @alphabeets
    @alphabeets 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dickel must have updated his meds. He wasn’t too unreasonable today. Love your videos!

  • @Finom1
    @Finom1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great repair.

  • @francispotter5300
    @francispotter5300 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good night Dickel, 😎 Doug in Ga

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good night

  • @joernone
    @joernone 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buzz,
    Once again not bad, my friend, not bad at all. Ya done good!
    Regards,
    John

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      did you ever get that unlisted video ...can I delete it now?

    • @joernone
      @joernone 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buzz,
      Yes and the link was forwarded. Thought I sent an email back letting you know. High-time you got an Alzheimer test, old son.
      Regards,
      John

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joernone Perhaps you are right..I think both of us should be tested...

  • @skycarl
    @skycarl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another cool fix,,, imagine that. Always fun to watch and sometimes we all learn a thing or four. Hope all is well and none of the crazy stuff has drifted your way. Stay safe my friend.

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks 👍

  • @garyteters7273
    @garyteters7273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Buzz, I was waiting for the plastic dial cover to snap in half,
    but your luck held up.

  • @buffplums
    @buffplums 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There’s something magic about hearing an AM broadcast on the old MW / LW bands

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      on tube sets its even better

  • @Lee-NN7X
    @Lee-NN7X 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job neighbor...

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks 👍 u in Ore?

    • @Lee-NN7X
      @Lee-NN7X 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buzz1151 yup... Gladstone..enjoy you and Dickel both..

  • @truck9moon100
    @truck9moon100 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice program Buzz !! You are "The Man"

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      James Bond is "The Man" ha

  • @gordoncole6989
    @gordoncole6989 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one Buzz! Great fix!

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Cheers!😷

  • @raceingdemon6464
    @raceingdemon6464 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely Video As Always Buzz And Really Nice Of You To Look At Bills Old Transistor Radio Ya Gotta Love Germanium Transistors he he So Nice To See You Outside Your Comfort Zone . You Know Vintage Transistor Sets Are 20% Electronics And 80% Cosmetics At Least With Me They Are Thanks For Uploading Stay Safe Regards mike.

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks Mike...👍

  • @BadHorsie2
    @BadHorsie2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounding pretty good, nice work.

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it!😷

  • @dlutkins9
    @dlutkins9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work. Your videos are always interesting and fun to watch.

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ahh. ain't that sweet of you! 🌝

  • @samiam5557
    @samiam5557 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet Victory on that '64 Victor!

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how sweet it is,,ha

  • @rciancia
    @rciancia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work Buzz... you've brought it back to life. I think Dickel needs some whiskey - he's getting cranky :)

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dickel is indeed thirsty, but he's broke since he was scammed out of his stimulus money!

  • @hestheMaster
    @hestheMaster 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hackbar "postage stamps" on the package are very disturbing.👹 Thought Bill said he took a 100uF electrolytic cap out and didn't replace it. It works anyhow?🐐
    Well for a while. More bad capacitors to confound you. A little work on the case and wa-la , another one saved from Bill's junk pile. 📻 Good work there Buzz. 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It worked without the 100uf cap.. it was in series with another cap,

  • @clydesight
    @clydesight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice radio restore and cap replacements! Um, I think Dickle needs to go to Announcers School and learn that one should try to avoid lambasting the star of the show!

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dickel is just mad that he got scammed out of his stimulus money and cant afford any whiskey! hahaha

  • @lyntonprescott3412
    @lyntonprescott3412 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is Dickel on the wagon? He talked sense today, and even gave you a compliment!

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, Dickel can't afford any booze because he got scammed out of all his money!

  • @subigirlawd_7307
    @subigirlawd_7307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Yeah I Think They Can Be Fixed"

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hello there..🙃

  • @Lockemeister
    @Lockemeister 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me three, I agreed with what he said too.
    Nice cameo from Goat.
    Is there nothing that Buzz can't do?

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, I can't do a good WC Fields impression...haha

  • @superhet7281
    @superhet7281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Buzz, good job! But you’re using a big soldering gun on that PC board? You like to live dangerously! 😎

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh brother

  • @dougmcartin3881
    @dougmcartin3881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Usually these 60's Japanese sets just need a recap to get them going. Occasionally you'll find a bad transistor but they are surprisingly reliable for the most part. Was that a brass gear I saw on the back of the tuning wheel? Now there;s something you won't be seeing again any time soon. Thanks for the Friday look see as always. Stay well. ATB Doug.

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching Doug

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes it was,,,the whole grille was metal too!

  • @eugenetheodore2956
    @eugenetheodore2956 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, as usual!!! Where can I obtain a cap tester like yours? If it is homemade, are you willing to share the procedure to making it?

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those testers are from China, and work good..here is a link, this comes with an acrylic case....you can shop around and probably get one cheaper....Buzz
      www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Component-Transistor-Tester-Capacitor-Diode-Triode-MOS-PNP-NPN-LCR-New-NT/133133207771?hash=item1eff5b88db:g:KJIAAOSw6CJbBIrp

  • @triodehexode
    @triodehexode 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do American and UK/Europe radios of this age sound so much better than those that were imported, was it all down to cost? Big corps must have made a fortune back then with their mark up on own brand imports.

  • @jp040759
    @jp040759 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yikes. A herd of old goats.

  • @buffplums
    @buffplums 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like a coupling cap feeding into the AF Amp ?

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, the one that tested bad went to the emitter on the AF Amp transistor.

  • @jimvanhooser2729
    @jimvanhooser2729 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting!! Why don't you give the gnome the radio 😀😀

  • @normanwalz8636
    @normanwalz8636 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the video very much but it got me thinking: Why do you put up with that old gnome? My current theory includes a positive paternity test.
    Couple of questions: How tall is the average gnome and do you wear elevator shoes? Just wondering.

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dickel is my comedy relief! ha

  • @fins59
    @fins59 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    "RCA Globetrotter" with a single AM band?
    Who knew they clickbaited back in '64?

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha, you and me are the only ones who noticed that!

  • @tedwalker1370
    @tedwalker1370 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I noticed you did not do an alignment on this radio. Does that mean this types of radios don't have to be aligned??

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did one off camera...it was almost right on.....Buzz

  • @ericstevenson1903
    @ericstevenson1903 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How roach a studio giant

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🍺

  • @johnsweda2999
    @johnsweda2999 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius so simple lol

  • @christopherrasmussen8718
    @christopherrasmussen8718 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reeks of the 60s? I doubt that 😂

  • @moodyga40
    @moodyga40 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    dickel i need you to paint my preamp

  • @Madness832
    @Madness832 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    666 Old Fart Road? LOL

    • @Buzz1151
      @Buzz1151  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha that's old64goats address