Repair Of A 1939 Montgomery Ward Airline 62-701 Console Tube Radio

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  • @32moto
    @32moto 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Came here to figure out how to restring my radio. And you perfectly showed that. Thank you!

  • @cliffbyers1997
    @cliffbyers1997 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    By watching your videos I have learned that patience PAYS!! Just got a HH Scott 299C amplifier running from what I leared from your video series. Thank you sir!

    • @45AMT
      @45AMT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Happy you got it going. Glad I could be of some help.

  • @terryblackman6217
    @terryblackman6217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It never fails to amaze me that a set has been stowed away for all that time still works. Very enjoyable video as usual. Thanks for sharing and let's hope 2022 is a better year for us all.

  • @LarryDeSilva64
    @LarryDeSilva64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    well for being in a attic for years I am really surprised roof rats or mice hadn't gotten into it and chewed all the wiring and pooped in it. Also the humidity is normally murder on cabinets but that looks like it fared pretty well. Amazing that you never replaced any electrolytic caps and it works from 1939 wow I'm 71 and its 11 years older than me. I think that's a very nice gesture offering the radio back to the guy you got it from since it was his Dad's. Thanks for sharing.

  • @richb419
    @richb419 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I rebuilt a Stromberg Carlson 515 that looks very much like this one except it had the discontinued FM band. the veneer is exceptional on it, once it is refinished it will be a beautiful radio. Radio Daze has decals that worked on mine.
    Good luck Rich

  • @TerryMcKean
    @TerryMcKean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful work getting that set going again. It's not only a very nice set, it's a precious family heirloom, too. < 3
    Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year to you and yours too. : - )

  • @MowerJunkie
    @MowerJunkie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice! Another cool old radio brought back to life.

  • @Rev22-21
    @Rev22-21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My ears perked up when you mentioned a 40 model Zenith. Restored and own two of them myself.

  • @greggaieck4808
    @greggaieck4808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a cool old tube radio Receiver

  • @allthegearnoidea6752
    @allthegearnoidea6752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very elegant looking radio and nice to see the valve tester in use. Happy new year regards Chris

  • @tectalabyss
    @tectalabyss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see another one saved. Thank you Sir. Been watching and liking. Just haven't commented or for got I did, Getting old : ) All my best.

  • @cjeffcoat2
    @cjeffcoat2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey man, love the content, keep up the good work.

  • @Mr3DBob
    @Mr3DBob 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have three old radios, one of which looks a lot like this one, including that the veneer is off the top. None of mine were restorable as radios, so I scuttled them and replaced the speakers with guitar speakers. They make great cabinets - the large cabinet enhances the sound. I use a five watt Epiphone Valve Jr. amp, and it sounds very good. The down side is, that it is big and awkward to move. So, if you come across a radio that can't be fixed, it can be repurposed to good end.

  • @garyk.8674
    @garyk.8674 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing. I have a 62-306 "Teledial" desktop model. The dial looks like the old style telephone dial. I remember that this radio was very easy to work on. It was an uncluttered chassis and had plenty of room underneath.

    • @45AMT
      @45AMT  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes It's definitely uncluttered. Thanks for watching!

  • @a587g
    @a587g 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Probably worked when it was put away, as you thought because the dial string broke. With a 5Y3 10-16mfd input filter is usually fine, the one after the field coil can be anything, I usually suggest 22-47 depending on desired level of hum reduction. The input filter being higher than 16mfd can theoretically cause cathode stripping, though I really don't think a 22mfd cap would be a problem (I've got a sparton that uses a 5Y3 and had a 20mfd from factory). I usually use 500v rated input filters on a 5Y3 or 5Y4 as the initial surge voltage can be 460-480v. The older caps were far more forgiving than the new aluminum electrolytics. I see this also uses a direct coupled 6P5/6AC5 output stage. Zenith and Emerson made use of this, as did Wells Gardner (who may have made this set). It eliminated a couple passive components while increasing the tube count, both desirable for the manufacturer. Some say it has higher distortion, others say it's a nice mellow sound. I personally like it.

  • @plunkervillerr1529
    @plunkervillerr1529 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a very nice job restoring that unit . I prefer table models myself .

  • @pd1rwk825
    @pd1rwk825 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish you and yours all the best for 2022

  • @Radiowild
    @Radiowild 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another forgotten piece now lives to play again.........Sigh......... Nice repair!

  • @majordisappointment8692
    @majordisappointment8692 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video that Ward's seems like a really nice performer. Can't wait to see the Zenith. Happy New Year to you too.

  • @petemiksich5760
    @petemiksich5760 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job as usual! I looked around a bit and I think (but not sure) that the radio was built by Belmont for Wards.

  • @rogertyler3237
    @rogertyler3237 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Remember When I Used To
    BuyTransister Radios At Garage Sales
    We Didnt Have Much Money
    For Buying Parts So I'd Take Parts Out
    Of Old Non Working TV's & Stereos.
    & That's How I Got My Parts

  • @rogertyler3237
    @rogertyler3237 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Know Uncle Dugg Works On
    Old Radios Too. I'm Looking
    For An Old Tabletop Radio
    To Make Into A Bluetooth Speaker.
    Then Play Classic Country To
    Make Sound Like A Nistalgic Radio.
    Cause Trying To Find Those Parts Are
    Difficult. I've Heard Of People
    Doing Stuff Like That.
    I Think I'd Rather Do Something
    Like That Then Hunt For All Those
    Hard To Find Parts. I Seen One
    Guy Who Took An Old Floor Modle
    Radio Like The One You Restored
    & made A Bluetooth Stereo
    Out Of It. He Even Installed A Softwhite
    Led In The Dial To Make It Look
    Nistalgic & Original.

  • @jim8230
    @jim8230 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent video. Happy New Year.

  • @davidciavarella530
    @davidciavarella530 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work why not just put a piece of shrink tube on the dial needle and no need for soldering and it comes in many colors. Happy new year and God bless.

  • @johnnoland4249
    @johnnoland4249 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a cool dial! Epic!

  • @robt5818
    @robt5818 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job!

  • @fullwaverecked
    @fullwaverecked 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous radio. The available content of today's AM/FM stations nothing to write home about. What are your thoughts on adding Bluetooth to vintage radios?

  • @arthureverett8220
    @arthureverett8220 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can use 60 lb fishing line in place of the dial cord It will outlast dial cord and is much stronger

  • @rogertyler3237
    @rogertyler3237 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was A Good Idea using
    House Wire To To Make
    A Dial Needle. I Think Radio TV Phono
    Nut Done Something Like That.

  • @hestheMaster
    @hestheMaster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work getting her up and running. Question ,shouldn't the eye tube have more of a closing action when a station
    comes up? It barely moves.

    • @45AMT
      @45AMT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looked normal to me.

    • @TerryMcKean
      @TerryMcKean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When the set gets hooked up to an external antenna and ground system it'll pick up the stations much stronger and the eye-tube will show more closing action.

  • @umpoucosobreconhecimentos
    @umpoucosobreconhecimentos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. I am very old electronics enthusiastic but I really don't know what "airline" indicator bulb means. I am looking for what kinda of this green light means at all. Could you explain me? Cheers from Brazil.

  • @johnnytacokleinschmidt515
    @johnnytacokleinschmidt515 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    10:20 AJ! WWCR2 coming in on shortwave.

  • @rogertyler3237
    @rogertyler3237 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do You Ever Have Trouble
    Getting Parts For Those Old Radios?

  • @Jack96993
    @Jack96993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was given, free to a good home that someone posted in my neighborhood a 1915 Victor-Victrola that is in mint condition and still works!
    Just needs a needle
    Hey my Stereo Amplifier has tube's KT88
    and 12u7a's

  • @rogertyler3237
    @rogertyler3237 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do You Ever Work On Vintage Musical Instruments?

  • @rogertyler3237
    @rogertyler3237 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do You Fix Transister Radios

  • @nickb.8876
    @nickb.8876 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! I hope you get your money back on that eye tube. It's sad to see dishonest sellers.

  • @rogertyler3237
    @rogertyler3237 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Household Wire Comes In Handy

  • @rogertyler3237
    @rogertyler3237 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do You Like Classic Country?

  • @rogertyler3237
    @rogertyler3237 ปีที่แล้ว

    It
    Lookslike It Could Use A Little Refinishing.

  • @williammitchem8274
    @williammitchem8274 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Year.

  • @MrKevinEaddy
    @MrKevinEaddy ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought one for $30 at a yard sale.. Trying to restore it

  • @rogertyler3237
    @rogertyler3237 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Never Buy Anything On Ebay.