The Vintage Radio Repairman
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.พ. 2016
- Despite living in a digital world, Allen Chiang embraces the art of our analog past. He has a busy hobby of restoring and selling vintage tube radios made prior to 1980. He’s basically a retro radio farmer.
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when I repair these old radios, I'm giving back their voices and that made me weep a little
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Hy where are you from
I bought an old tube radio from an antique shop a few years ago and use it every morning while I get ready for work to listen to local news and weather. It's not just a decorative item, it's still a useful radio.
Which redio you have plz tell me and you know about Phillips Holland redio if know than plz reply me
@@sahilkhod8795 It's an RCA model but the sticker on it is damaged and I can't make out the exact model number, sorry.
@@RCAvhstape ok thanks
I was brought up with these old valve radios and when I left college I became a radio technician. Valve radios have souls and it is so nice to switch one on and wait for the soul to warm up before coming back to life again. The first radios sets I built was in the late 1940s and used 2 volt filament valves. Even today, 70 years later, I love working on valve radios.
When you use the term "valve" that is most commonly used by the British. In the U.S. we call them vacuum tubes. "Valve" is accurate, as that is how these components are represented on a schematic representation: "V1", "V2", "V3", etc.
many people have no idea how wonderful vacuum tubes sound...even AM in mono radio sounds incredibly deep and rich on a vacuum tube console radio..or even a small table top ....My DVD/TV/VCR etc all go into a vacuum tube amplifier and the sound is out of this world especially for movie music soundtracks ,incredibly rich warm bass frequencies and silky highs... ......and believe me radio is alive and well..... and every night I listen to old radio shows that are played nightly here in Ontario ...like "The Whistler" "Suspense" The Key" ,Inner Sanctum" etc etc... It is great to listen to these shows in the dark especially if the radio has a lighted dial....You can also get low power AM transmitters and actually transmit radio shows /music etc from another source to the radio in another room .... and also believe me I hear Morse code on shortwave all the time...... and interesting music all the time on shortwave coming from India ,China etc or Cuba (Radio Havana) Shortwave is an experience the way it seems to "phase shift" like a wind sound and makes music sound really neat ..........Lately there seems to be people taking radio consoles and removing the vacuum tube chassis (not "the guts" I hate that) .........and turning the cabinet into a bar liquor cabinet etc........or placing a solid state amplifier inside.......really disgusts me...... And there are a zillion videos on Yotube,..... books.... and online
antique radio forums on how to repair and restore them....
Chris Shippam Yep, I listen to CFZM was CHWO AM 740 here in NE Ohio when conditions are good, CFZM & WRVA 1040 in Richmond,Va. are the only ones I listen to at night. I have collected and repaired old radios for over 45 years.
Chris Shippam And how many of these old radios have the schematic printed on the inside for easy repair?
Btw I can't tell you how many electric organs and reel to reel recorders I've scraped just to get my hands on those beautiful tube amplifiers. The only organ I didn't have the hart to scrap was a Hammond A-100.
The radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio (which ended about 1961 with "Gunsmoke" being the last radio program aired from Hollywood, California) are fascinating, well written and acted for the most part. By the way, to many "Gunsmoke" with William Conrad is considered the best radio show ever aired. And don't forget the great variety shows such as "The Big Show" "The Jack Benny Show" and the "The Railroad Hour" That list could go "on-and-on".
The available shows which have been restored (and most notably by Radio Archives out of Spokane, WA) are now available for us to hear today. Radio still comprises 80% of the listening audience but today primarily with "Talk Shows. The old radio shows are a treasure trove of great entertainment which is still available today and can be played through the warm sound of a restored vacuum tube radio. The unique design style of the old radios and the vacuum tube sound, far surpasses what is available with the electronics of today
Chris Shippam You are now my new idol!👏🏼
Allen, I could not have said it any better myself. Your words gave me chills. This is exactly how I feel about my litter of old tube radios. Thank you for saying it the way I always wanted to and for saving history .
I've had a General Electric radio from the 60s for years and still use that thing. Quality classic sound
Do you have Phillips Holland redio
Everyone talks about “recycling “. Well, when an old radio is repaired (recapped ,etc.), the radio has now been recycled.
And ready for another generation [or two] to enjoy.
📻🙂
Seeing this, I remembered when I was around, my grandfather used to listen to radio when we went to our village as there was always electricity issue. And that was last time I saw radio in my house.
never give up i am like you .. keep them playing
Not a better feeling in the world then when you bring one of these things back to life. I get the sense that I am restoring a piece of history. The employees who built these radios may be long gone but the fruits of their labor lives on.
These damn old radios go from a hobby to an obsession before you know what happened. The best thing about it, I think, Is we are actually bringing an important part of history back to life so that future generations can see, touch, operate, use and enjoy that part of history. There is not many historical things that are that involved and personal.
LOL..Isn't that the truth! I'm into my 15th restoration and I look at all my radio's I have displayed [they all take a turn at being the daily driver] and wonder what am I going to do with these things?..Well, I sure as hell am not selling them!!!lol
I'm with you guys. I always say, "Well, they aren't making any more of these." God Bless
Tell me about it ...
I'll just buy 1 more radio...
Sir,
You're awesome. I love vintage radios! They're art to me. Like yourself, I get a real nostalgic feeling imagining all the events that have poured thru their speakers. 🤓
omg they're all so beautiful !! I love vintage things and I love that there are still people like him repairing and keeping these beautiful machines alive
They are only $140 to $1,500 each! That proves how much of a scam this guy is.
Wow, just amazing! you've collected your spirits, passions and efforts.
You’re awesome! Keep up the great work of bringing these gems back to life.
I was called old because I keep a pocket radio on me and not a smart phone. Also I wear a wrist watch.
Do have old Phillips Holland redio
@@sahilkhod8795 Hello, what is the address of this store?
Always great to have a Passion,,,!!! Mine is vintage tvs,,,Your collection is beautiful..
Happy collecting,,,))
Cool I am 14 years old and I work on my 1964 philco tube radio and I fixed it.
Great video. I love your quote "Old radios sound more organic." Very true. Looks like a fantastic collection! Thanks for making this video and sharing!
The radios in the video were all made long after FDR had passed away. The fire side chats took place in the 1930s where most of these sets only date to the 50s and early 60s.
My grandpa does the same exact thing! His house is FULL of radios and their parts, it's so cool. He finds radios from various parts of Europe as well as the States, and sells them :)
00Indeedibly00 maybe you could have him sell me one ,I am a old too that's loved radios,ron61551@gmail.com
Would you like sell one I want to buy
I want to buy these radio .8448700126
All the beautifull things were already build in the 40's 50's and 60´s. The poetry were refleted on it.
Can't believe some people just throw vintage radios/or ANYTHING VINTAGE in the trash and call it "useless" or too "old" those are the type of people that need to be in the trash and the type I stay away from.
Very interesting comments. It is enjoyable to see a collector who has both passion and understanding for tube radios. You do a great job of putting them in historical perspective.
Are you sure he has understanding for them when his prices are so high? Check his website.
I used to repair these type of radios in the early 1960s and few models that were still around from the late 1940s, 50s.
thanks for keeping the radio alive...
You are doing such an interesting thing, an amazing collection!
I love working on these vintage tube radios, they do have personality and its alot of fun to work on them, and the feeling of achievement when you get them to work and saving them from being thrown away, tube radios are the best ever made.
I just "took the bait" and bought a floor model Philco 37-650. It isn't working at this time, but I have it sitting on my bench getting ready to dive in head first. I am looking forward to hearing it for the first time! I just hope I don't get carried away and start buying all the old radios I see. Best 73...Dan w4mnc
OMG! I am blown away with those radios! Would love to have even one good vacuum radio in my collection beside my Japanese and Chinese made radios.😁
Never give up this work, I love radio
I love that little white bake light at 1:07
Wonderful, I'd like to see more about this guy and his work
Me too!!
Me too I am in
Love the "All American Five".
I love this guy! I do share his idea, that radios of the past had personality. I know, I've been there.
OMG you guys keep finding really interesting stories and making tiny little vids!! I know it's probably the point but please a little longer 👍😉
You earn a great satisfaction Sir. Wish you all the best.
fabulous collection of rare vintage radios
That's fantastic! Like that radio collection.
For any radio enthusiast or more this is an amazing thing!
Wow I loved vintage radio that works for nostalgic and usable purposes.
I have 3 old Valve Radios from 1950 to 1960 vintage, HMV, Murphy & National EKCO. My hobby was SW DXing and used to listen to VOA, BBC, Radio Australia, Radio Nederland, NHK Japan, Radio Gabon, Radio Austria, Radio Sweden, Swiss Radio International, Radio New Zealand, Radio Srilanka, Radio Moscow, Radio China, Voice of Free China, Radio Iraq, Radio Iran, Radio South Africa etc on the old Valve radio with Long wire Antenna.
Great old days of nostalgic valve radios.
I love radio. I grew up in the 80’s and would scan the AM dial on a cold clear night and pick up stations from all over the US. The static and cracks just add character, and today’s sound just doesn’t can’t compare.
Lovely Collection
Very nice your Radio Exhibition ❤️🙏🙏
The sound of static while changing the channels sounds very good
I love vintage radios very colorfull like a toy and has a warmer sounds.
Sir, you have very nice collection of old radios & transistors .I am also assembling radio/ transistor for my enjoyment . Please give such more reviews in future.
God Bless this Radio Restoration Guy!
Aaaa beautiful ! I wish you lived near me ,I love old radios
I was working on those when he was born.
Wall radio my one pics prices
@@cricketboy8020 Hello, what is the address of this store?
I am with you, man!
I have a 1960 Sony Super sensitivity transistor Radio from my great grandma. Still works. We never met but I think she knew I'd like it :)
Hi rose can u sell it i want to buy .price which u like
It was a great hobby but I have sold off most of my radios and just have a few left. It would be great to see more people get into repairing these radios.
You do a wonderful job to save this old items. In Germany we have had so many factories, but the design was very often more boring. In the US you have so many different styles and colours, that is really amazing. Here we have no AM stations anymore, only from foreign countries, but German Radios got very early FM when I compare it with Great Britain, France or other countries.
The German radios were top quality IME. Really well.made.
Old radios are cool. I remember when I was young there were correspondence courses advertised in Mechanics Illustrated and Popular Mechanics magazine that taught you how to be a "Radio Engineer".
Every once in awhile I come across an old issue at a rummage sale and it takes me back. I get a little misty remembering the old days. And every radio represents the times they were made. The look. The sound. The technology. All unique. And most made here in the USA. Not anymore, for decades. ☹️
This man is my hero!
A scammer is not a very good hero to have.
Wow! Very Very nice Radio Models! 😯👌👆🙏
Thanks for sharing.
I LOVE old radios
My grandpa was a radio repairman assistant.. Specifically for Phillips. This was in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Very nice. Great. Thanks
This is so cool.
hey awesome man i really dig your radios hats off to you!
I love your collections. Wow, Radio heaven. I wish you live in Wa state. I have a few needs repaired. I started buying replicas and it is cheaply made,
What a great job!
Very interesting videos.If a man like you were there in India I would have been lucky to restore my National Ekco Radio. Thanks for your interesting videos sir.
Being the owner of a. 100 year old loose coupler. Radio. For the last 40 years I have listened to the army & navy game. it was given to me. When a Elmer was near his reward. Last year as I was cleaing it up to re varnish. I wedged open a small space on its wooden chassis and found documents #1 was the hams name/addr. #2 the date was made. April 24 1921. #3 the kit mfg was Toledo duck. All tucked in and painted over. Now God bless old radios.
I am very happy thanks bro your work is very honorable 🙏
I love the radios that have the clock with it
Fixed theese in 50s have a few trf sets are my favorite am has high frequency sound on them unlike the superhet .
i love this chanel!!!
I have a Rogers Majestic Model R 171 and am looking to find some information on it. Starting with how to operate it as the dials have no labels on them. Thanks
Sick! Love the portrait
+Heavenlyfilmpro "Sick"?
Very very thanks you 😊👌❤🙏
I have a beautiful MCM Kuba teal console I inherited from my grandparents. Still have the original receipt and brochure. Sadly the stereo stopped working decades ago but it’s such a cool piece of furniture and family history I will keep forever. I carefully took out the electronics and installed modern electrics that fit inside with no alterations to the cabinet. I kept the original electronics and speakers. Are these parts worth anything to any one? Hate to recycle it at the depot.
Just bought like 8 radios off eBay bc I think they are beautiful and not bc I need a radio. They are smaller and easier to collect, over full in stereo equipment. I’m glad to see others that love collecting radios and that makes me feel not that crazy or obsessed.
The thing for me is needing more space and in a single room apartment. I’m also a condition freak or at least not add more damage to them and keep them in at least the same condition I got them in. Which is hard to do when you stack them on top of one another. But I at least try to put the in bags or boxes to keep them from getting scratched.
Wonderful human being doing a great service to humanity.
Asking hundreds more for his radios than what they are worth and relating them to the stupidest things is good? Just check his website. His prices are absolutely unrealistic. For a common radio only worth $75 restored, he will give it's color a special name, polish the living hell out of it, relate it to "The Jetsons", and ask $200 for it. Thats about the cheapest it gets with him. The cheapest ones have various issues, and are $140. Some are far more than that though. He has plenty listed that are above $200, as high as $1,500! Do not buy anything from this guy. You will not get your money back if you were to sell them, and every radio is so expensive it's a flat out rip off.
Tine crine you just want to hate him you are a scammer not him they are Good radios better Then todays just get that into youer Brain
I found a really old portable Julliette radio. I thought it didn’t work a when I first plugged it in, but I slapped it a few times on the top and it started working. So that’s cool I guess
Awesome video excellent 👍 sir We want more information
I LOVE old radios! Had a old shortwave but didn't bring it with my last move.. I regret that. :(
My need old radio
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@@lovebirds5188 Hello, what is the address of this store?
hello, i will include this clip for my school project. i will put a proper credits and there is no ads. thank you!
I've been in the radio hobby (both collecting and restoring) for over 30 years. I cringe every time I see a listing for a radio on ebay, and the seller says "It doesn't work, probably just needs a tube"---the tubes are rarely at fault. I also don't do repair work for others, because they think 5 minutes with a screwdriver and $20 should cover it----sometimes getting one working properly can take many hours, and even days on rare occasions.
hello i need old antique radios and tvs in huge quantity i will pay good amount for it kindly contact me as soon as possible waqaskhan55000@gmail.com
thermonic tech is magical, i agree.
I have the same feelings as you do about radios ..I surround myself in them ....I just can't fit anymore in the 2 houses I own....I used dtto work for westinghouse in the 60s making color TV 's I was a color tv analyzer fixing the sets that didn't work that the testers rejected..up intill the late 60's and then they made there electronic in Canada...was a sad time for me.....Westinghouse and RCA was very closely related westinghouse would bring in a person from RCA Institute to train us ........and if you look close there are many radios that are similar of RCA and Westinghouse
keep doing this
I had a portable radio as a kid & when I put a channel in memory , when I hit the button for that channel, the actual dial would move by itself across to the station & stop. What is that type of radio called? I’ve never seen another and I can’t find it no matter how I look for it. Had chrome trim, the memory buttons was on top. You could hear a motor making the dial move. Thank you.
I bought an Antique Radio A few weeks ago.
that's just what I think of when Ilisten to my old zenith radios...I think about pearl harbor,,d day..the hindenberg...all kinds of events played through those tubes...
what a treasure
hi what do you think is the best , most powerfull old radio ?
and same for a old portable radio ?
i hear most of the short wave stations no longer broadcast anything so are old SW radios still usable and relevant ?
how can we contact you for repairs ? Thx
Hard to imagine but there was once a time when these things were considered the latest high tech, in step with the current fashions of the time, and nearly miraculous what they were able to do. A box speaking like a human or playing beautiful music that originated in some distant place with little but ordinary air between them? Must've bordered on the supernatural!
I wish TV was still analog, digital is much worse where I used to live. When it switched, I stopped watching TV.
I stopped watching TV PERIOD.....in 1994. When I moved out of my parent's house....man.....that was it. Kudos to you!
I collect vintage TVs and when analog TV stopped I stopped watching too.
I still watch. I got accustomed to ATSC 1.0 ATSC 3.0 is coming. It will fix most of the multipath reception problems and increase channel choices. It will offer bi-directional capabilities which is good for terrestrial broadcast TV and offer consumers pay per view. Of course it is counter to privacy. They can know your viewing habits. Maybe more? Try getting up to date and see if there's something there for you. I did watch old TV shows on my vintage televisions. I have many from 1950's and 1960's. Even a few from late 1940's. God Bless
Old vintage radios are cool! where can I buy a good one i want an old Phillips or a Grundig from the 70s
Ebay! Ebay! Ebay!
Go on Ebay! Don't be too specific with your searches if you want something untested and low priced, because that means the guy selling it doesn't know what he's got! Also make sure it says "works" if you don't know how to recap them etc, or better yet splurge and get a restored one for like 200 bucks! Check out videos on the model your looking at on TH-cam and online forums too, when on eBay or Etsy be sure they are real photos of the radio and try to contact the seller to ask what it does when they power it on to be sure your getting what you want. Try to get something made in the USA like a 1950s zenith or made in Germany like a Grunding, transistor pocket ones are also fun, look up zenith royal 500 or arvin lunchbox radio, both are great performers for long distance... also watch shango066 on TH-cam he's very knowledgeable and he's quite a comedian! I also occasionally post on my channel here: th-cam.com/channels/DBQYzEb3OJZYGHMvhsYb4Q.html ... Good luck!
i have a Siemens Super type C 62 radio/wireless set built in Germany in 1956/57, bought in Sweden in the 50s or 60s. on the back it says F.Nr 584317. it used to work fine. after i tried to use it as a loudspeaker for another apparatus there is no sound at all, not even the click and other noises when you turn it on. the valves all seem to work (they glow). i do not know what i have done wrong. the 9-pin valve Siemens EF89 does not glow much. is there any web page where you can see equivalent valves for that Siemens valve? i have other valves the same size but i do not know if any would do. please excuse me for anything that is unclear as i know nothing at all about old radios. and thank you for any help.
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Hi. My name is igor belevich. I live in belarus. I have 7 sw,mw radio receivers and 2 lw receivers among these 7 receivers. I love sw,mw radios. I listen to foreign ,exotic,far away radio stations mostly from china,n.korea,s.korea,usa,turkey,france,spain,rumania on sw and from rumania,hungary and several others on mw and poland on long wave. I like it. Dxing is my hobby. I write letters and e mails to sw,mw stations and get a reply. My favourite sw,mw radio is analog receiver sony icf 704 s,with sw 6-18 mhz and 530-1600 khz on mw .it has no lw ,unfortunately. I collect receivers and qsl cards .
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