75 Year Old Receiver Found In A Barn, Will It Still Work?
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- Let's see if this Receiver from 1945 will still work! This is a Spilsbury & Tindall broadcast and marine radio. For links, click the SHOW MORE tab below.
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Restore it
Awesome video needs restoring to former glory . id like to see you work on some solid state amps like Krell and stuff like that . your an inspiration to us learners !
PLEASE SO DO A restoration ON THIS
Restore it!
It's like a Shango066 desert Resurrection, complete with the dead spiders.
The fact it receives in that condition - it deserves restoration.
Here Here....... I second this motion, All in favor say I
true!
@@Alucard0rJo3kr That should be Hear,Hear! All in favor say aye! ;)
It should definitely be restored...
@@Leo-ch2zs Aye! Aye aye. Captain Paul restore the old sea dog :)
@TheRoswellCrash some years ago, a friend i had came across several old radios or their chassis remains in his barn's 'coal hole' and gave them to me, i hope to resurrect the best 3 of them, eventually, early indications that mains transformers, output transformers, test ok..amazingly,
We need to bring back eye tubes. Aesthetically pleasing.
They still sell them. 6E5S / 6G5G / 6E5G Magic Eye NOS Tube.
You are after my own heart Mr Carslson. I am 85 yrs old from Mumbai India and I started Radio Servicing since 1951 working always with valve receivers, amplifiers, aircraft radios High voltage flash units for cameras and miscellaneous electronic gadgets. Watching your vodeo brought back lovely memories, especially seeing the Hunts capacitors WOW!! fantastic!!! They knew what they were making in those days isnt it? Solid & reliable. I started working in the Merchant Navy as a Radio Operator from 1957 onwards till I retired in 1998 and here I am still interested in electronic gadgets. Thanks for the wonderful channel. Take care. - Khushrroo Dholoo
Thanks for sharing your story Khushroo!
You Sir are a living radio historian. May you live long and continue tinkering!
Khushroo, please document your experiences of life and share because people of yesteryears truly lived a cherishable lifestyle. Especially someone like you who was in the Navy. You must have stories to tell.
Bless you sir
@@shandani7215 Yes I have plenty stories to tell as a matter of fact my daughter urges me to complete my life story which is now in limbo. Few days ago I had an accident & the ball/socket on my left side was replaced and presently I am recuperating with physio etc.,but later on will def complete my life story. Take care.
What a great series. I 81yr old , I did my radio engineering apprenticeship in 1954 and been at it for 50+years, no fun now people just throw stuff way and buy new, watching your videos brings back great memories of trouble shooting. Thanks keep them coming 👍
Yes please
This old beauty deserves a restoration. I'd love to find something like this here in France!
Yeah, it's really hard to find such gems here in France sadly
I too would like to see it restored.
Absolutely restore that relic
@@victorbregeon594 The guy who runs the radio museum in the Rue des Commerçants in St. Tropez could probably help you out.
It's been a long way since 1945, after this proof of quality she deserves a tune up!
I absolutely agree. Looking forward to hearing the sound fidelity once things are spruced up.
When I was a boy, I used to listen to the shortwave on my parents' tube radio. There was so much reception that it absolutely captivated me. I've spent hours searching the shortwave band. It was absolutely fascinating.
In 1965, I built a Heathkit AM/SW radio. Lived way out in rural Texas. Spent hours and hours trying to hear as many different stations. No internet then so I had to listen until they gave an ID and then I'd log it. Still have it but I don't dare turn it on 'cause I don't have a Variac.
Those were the days. Kids now adays can't do without their phones & games
Its just junk laying around like this radio if you dont enjoy it. You dont need a variac. Just replace any old wax capacitors before you turn it on.
as a young man in Calif, I used to dig old radios out of the trash and buildings !! I went to local markets.. that had tube testers !!! I was inquisitive and actually got a few going !!! I saved all the old tubes I found and matched tubes !!! re soldered wires !!!... Im almost 70 and still enjoy the electrical dabblings !! switched to computers and have old stereos systems!!! ...loved the video, I had an old radio with a green eye and was enthralled with its tuning system, thanks so much!! that was 50+ years ago..... thanks Bob
Mr.Carlson. I'm 71, taken back to the 50's when I personally saw my first dynamotor, when 8 years old at 2:00 am, I was assembling my first ever "2 transistor radio kit", and learned FROM THAT RADIO, that there was an eclipse of the moon going on live, and Zackerly, on WABC was watching it live out the window of his NY city studio. He dropped a Five dollar bill out his third story window, and narrated how pedestrians were walking past the bill on the ground, while he was narrating the eclipse. You've allowed me to time travel 60 years into an exciting adventure of my youth.I'm a retired Electrical engineer enjoying how you troubleshoot without schematics, had a varied selection of suitable substitutions, and got that sucker operational. I am just amazed. You are the man. No Doubt. Can't fund ya, but absolutely enjoyed the excursion. You ARE a HERO. REGARDS.
Isn't that awesome, I can't wipe the smile off my face.
Man oh man those were the days wish we could get back some of that spirit here in The USA sure mis those simple years. WISH WE HAD MORE OF GOD BACK IN OUR HOMES LIKE BEFORE.
Absolutely do a full restoration on this Paul. Interesting bit of info on the mic/speaker killer, that would have been a head scratcher for me but makes perfect sense. Cheers!
Thanks for stopping by David!
Hi David! I love this old radio, of course, I love most old radios, lol. Love your videos too! Have a great day!
@Craig Meddings Thanks Craig
@@jackallen6261 Thanks Jack
I still remember my dad had one very similar to this one. As a youngster, I was fascinated by the eye tube and would just gaze at it in wonder. Funny how things that are so simple now, back in the day were magic. When you actually breathed life back into this radio, I nearly cheered. Please restore it. It is a piece of technology history well worth remembering.
My dad had an old reel to reel tape recorder with a butterfly valve on the front and I use to do the same. I loved it when it crossed over 🤗
your methodical detective work is so impressive. I've tinkered with electronics all my life but never had or initiated the opportunity to get proper formal training, now at age 67 I'm so very sorry that I didn't pursue a career in electronics repair which is where my heart has always been.
Mr. Carlson, YES restore that radio. History and historical items seem to be out of fad and anything to keep our heritage alive is a GOOD thing. Thank you for your great videos
It's quite sad how people treat history as worthless in our current "disposable society". History tells our story, provides a reflection point and helps up learn and grow. In my opinion, the ultimate worth.
@@hi-friaudioman , Don't worry, the dems are rewriting history as we speak. Brace yourself for a sea change.
I would restore, but add a different power supply unless you like the noise of that motor.
Well that brings back a lot of memories, used my first dynamotor in 1955 as power source for mobile radio in old Chevy in o town in michigan-Saginaw Michigan. Presently 79 and retired electronics teacher from central Michigan university. I have seen our industry grow from vacuum tubes to present day. I really appreciate your Videos it really brings back a lot of good memories. Thank y de Wb8idy in Swansboro north carolina
Thanks for sharing your story!
Great Story, Saginaw makes me think of Power Steering Pumps.
@@AraCarrano: And steering boxes.
Great story and glad you are still enjoying radio.
I have a Saginaw M-1 Carbine.
just stumbled upon your video of you getting that 1945 radio working again after all these years ! my father was in the second world war , and was a radio tech Sgnt. and that stuff was state of the art in his day , anyway , he opened a radio / tv / high fidelity stereo store in 1948 right outside phila. pa. were he grew up , in delaware county pa. & was there till the 1980's when he retired . I would get him to fix all my old car radio's from the 40's / 50's / 60's , when i was fixing up a old car as a kid ! you just brought back a lot of " fond - memory's " of my old man sitting there like you getting one of those old contraption's working again for me !!!!
MAN , DOES THAT BRING BACK MEMORY'S !!!! keep up the good work !!!!!!!
Just the little bit of attention you gave this receiver for it to come alive again is a testament to the quality and workmanship how this receiver was made 75 years ago. You really should do a full restoration on this beautiful old receiver. It’s absolutely AMAZING!!
When you restore something of this age it makes it something future generations can enjoy.
As the History Guy says - "Its history and should be remembered". Please restore this historic piece of electronics, thank you.. Ian.. UK.
Kudos for quoting The History Guy!
Mr Carlson is a no-nonsense man ! Straight to the point, no time is wasted !! I'm lucky to have stumbled into one of TH-cam's gems !
My first proper radio was an ex-Canadian Army Marconi C52 still in its factory packing case, with its ZE12 power supply and a complete set of spare valves , from an Army Surplus supplier in the south of England, that was in 1963/4, I still think that there is nothing more wonderful than valve/tube receivers and transceivers. Great video, and as for me I would feel "duty bound" to refurbish it and make it safe to use :-)
When your receiver has lubrication instructions you know it's a Gem.
I know right? I was thinking if it was that old I would have started with a quick "follow of the instructions" and lubed it up after seeing that it would come up spinning. Don't want it to slowly get too hot or tear itself up by being too dry. This will be a gem of a full restore.
@@polishhotdog933 lemme guess. AVE sent you here.
@@polishhotdog933 _Oh my..._
All I can think of in response to that is the Hammond Organ.
I personally would love to see a historical piece such as this be restored... your talents, energy, and sense of initiative never cease to amaze me, and you are a true inspiration. Thank you for all you do!
Finally, I can say with certainty that this machine does not contain any parts made in China.
thats why its still here in 2020 lol
That's why it still works!
At least one cap was "Made in Canada" though... ;)
soon from africa...
@@n4gix yay Canada
That power supply’s a beaut! Big, old, heavy, and likely unbelievably reliable.
Paul: "Do you--"
Channel groupies: "YES!"
30:07 "It's receiving from 1945" - Wow! Someone is transmitting in 1945 and we're picking it up in 2020?? There's a glitch in the Matrix.
The movie is called "Frequency (2000)".
Hey, you could make an original movie with that idea!
@@chuckjordan6455 There's also a 2016 TV series, got canned after season one though.
@@jaywulf sounds like the year 2000 sci fi thriller movie "FREQUENCY". Though transmission was coming from 1969 not from 1945.
The effect is called EVP, the well documented paranormal Electronic Voice Phenomenon, actual spiritual manifestation.
There's an infinite number of dimensions, and the Internet is a dimension in itself, a parallel non-physical alternative reality, as the actual afterlife. In these dimensions time is truly relative, able to stretch as a rubber band. Quantum Physics - Einstein Bohr - confirmed this.
What we experience deriving from the spiritual realms originate from personal as well as collective unconscious psychic energy. There's nothing supernatural in this fact - it's very natural and spirits in fact can bring important and profound messages when a portal is opened up, something which requires energy - as here in Mr. Carlson's Lab.
I am a parapsychological consultant and a psychic medium with 'clear audio'. Respectfully
The Völve, Asatru shaman
That is a true gift, Sir. The ability to transfer knowledge to others with such skills. I truly appreciate the time that you have taken for others to learn.
I learn a lot watching your restorations and we need to keep history alive, which is what you’re doing, thank you!
restore it. this set is a survivor, it deserves a long life.
Mr. Carlson, YES restore that radio.
Mr. Carlson, tear down these broken capacitors!
Yes i think you should restore this radio for genrations to come
This old receiver has a heart of gold! A great restoration project! Thanks for sharing this!
It would be great to find out from some seasoned military folks if this receiver may have served on a wartime ship or other situation. It deserves to be given the "Golden Carlson treatment " . A fabulous learning session. Thanks J K
Thank you so much
.I have tinkered on radios all my life. Thanks again
Definitely take it on. Like to see you use 75 Meter AM ham crystals in place of the marine crystals.,
seconded de N2NLQ
75m AM ????
Scrap it !
@@stridermt2k dang u i was hopeing u hadnt seen this one yet
Hey Paul - Yup, those old cracked-up caps often work as they are - Had many a 'scrap' wiley that passed the 'alive' preliminaries & then saw a complete restoration. The investigation is always fun. Thanks, I enjoyed... Tony in S-Africa
Yes please ... let us see a full restore of this fantastic radio. If it can work in its current condition, it certainly deserves a full restoration and clean up :)
Keep up the fantastic work on your awesome channel !!!!!!!
Totally restore and bring this beauty back to life. The ol' girl has some life in her yet and is practically screaming "save me!"
Absolutely! I would love to watch you restore this historic piece of radio hardware from 1945. The fact that it still runs with very little effort is a testament to the quality that was originally put into it. Great video! Thank you.
I have about 25 pre 1950 radios coming from a big barn find by my kid when she bought a property in Georgia. She had way more but she did her homework and is bringing me the the best and most popular. I'll be leaning on your videos for sure, The old man had a ton of service gear, tube checkers and a few things you have on your bench. Got a new hobby lol.
What amazes me is the quality of sound that thing has.. Awesome video thank you for sharing this with us..
Hello mr. Carlson,
i'm an old ham operator,from back in the 60's and i enjoyed this video.thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it Ray!
Paul is a ham too.
Yes restore please!!!
Do it. That piece of equipment absolutely deserves to make it to (at least) 2045.
Police and fire mobile radios in the states had dynamotors up to the 1950's and they only came on during transmissions. I remember as an officer leaning against the rear quarter panel of a police car, and all of a sudden the whole panel started vibrating when the officer transmitted. In those days the radios were in the trunk, with a control head, microphone, and speaker under the dashboard. Wow, how the times have changed. A lot of the old AM marine band is still in use, but generally for high seas use only, with SSB instead of AM.
Wow, that thing brings back memories! I recall seeing one in Rendell-Paret Electronics in Vancouver BC back in the 70's. They had a small room off to one side of the store which they'd set up as a gallery of sorts named "Window on the Past". They curated it with a collection of vintage radios from years gone by. Naturally they had a few Spilsbury & Tindalls as well as Daniels transceivers. Later on in college I had the privilege of learning radio transceiver servicing on Spilsbury SBX-11's, a portable radio widely used in the forestry business. I actually had a job interview with Spilsbury once but never got the chance to work for them. To this day I still fondly remember some of the Spilsbury radios I repaired at my first job in radio communications. BTW, those dynamotors can give you quite a fright if you accidentally short their output! A friend of mine rebuilt a Number 19 Mk III command set which he powered with car batteries and a dynamotor. He'd anchored the dynamotor to a wooden plank on his bench but hadn't insulated the output leads properly. One day he somehow shorted the output and with a tremendous BANG! the thing leapt off it's mountings and crashed to the floor! I'm pretty certain he stocked up on electrical tape after that!
Thanks for your immensely enjoyable TH-cam channel. Keep up the great work!
Yeah, dynamotors have an annoying habit of suddenly trying to reverse direction when shorted out! :D
rendell-paret! on 4th and Maple? Cypress?. there was a basement too as I recall that had all kinds of old stuff ? there were some tubes that were like 18 inches 0r 2 feet long. and still in business too out in burnaby.
do you remember armaco? I think someone is still selling that stuff out of a house around cambie and 41st....
@@mrbillmacneill I never had the privilege of visiting the basement of Rendell-Paret, only the main floor and the gallery. I'd heard that when they moved out of that location, poor Hedley was in tears at seeing a lot of the treasure he'd horded get sold at fire sale prices! 😢
Speaking of fires, I actually worked for Armaco at one time. Sadly, a fire burned the place to the ground back in '97. It's still going but is an online wholesale business as far as I know.
@@LeftHandedGoogly I was a wee lad when i got the tour....'dont touch anything' . My dad was a telegraphist during WW2 by the way .Thats where i got what little knowledge I have .
Oh, definitely, that surely has to be restored now.
I like the dynomotor. Played with them as a kid in the 60's.
I wonder what the power efficiency is
Ben Dooks aweful
@@bjdooks Probably better than those buzzer-based inverters they used to have back then. At least with this setup you can get DC at the desired voltage without having to rectify the inverter output.
Seems like a fun project, don’t know what your schedule is like but I’d enjoy watching the restoration.
Nice process of quickly getting the receiver operational. Didn’t think there was a “standby” speaker cutout for this radio, not thinking it would be paired with a marine band xmtr Your videos are very instructional and intuitive. I respect your broad array of knowledge. Keep up the good work!
Norm, WB8AEO
Maybe it will receive 75 year old transmissions. It should be a rule that old receivers will play only old time radio programs.
Yeah, just imagine all the suffering avoided if present crap music and shows was filtered away, and you could demonstrate to people how radio sounded like back when it was worth listening to.
Yeah. I yoosta have a really retro radio that got nuthin but reely reely oldies. But eventually all those old signals just faded away. I was thinking maybe I coulda used it for some kinda pre-GPS. for celestial navigation Those old sigs had been bouncing around a LOT.
Absolutely. I miss those days when our whole famaily met up in the livingroom, found our spots and listened to the A.M. radio programs on the console after supper. That was always a joy for the famaily and provoked much discussion amongst us (at the time) children. Never should have left that format. I guess that's why I'm somewhat naturally comfortable with the popular podcast format.
People do EME radio, I'm sure there are some nice planets 37.5 lightyears away if you have a big enough antenna, or maybe a cryostat :p
I think it's pretty safe to say that there's no civilisations within range of our radio signals. If there were we would be dead by now.
If you are exposed to german schlager, country, Cliff Richard, Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift......... etc etc, is there anything you won't do to wipe out the source?
Actually both those who make the crap, and the owners of radio stations playing it, should be executed for crimes against mankind.
Actually, quite the opposite of driving me crazy; I find there's something comforting, soothing even, about the drone and whir of old motors. That dynamotor is a pleasure to listen to :) Sounds like it's very much still well-lubricated, which is quite the feat in spite of sitting untouched for seventy-five years. What a gorgeous piece of radio history. And yes, please do restore that radio; we've heard it at its worst, now I think we need to hear it at its best :)
we have radios from the 1960. wooden cases. russian made. in the garage.
The only thing that bothers me about that motor running is the thought of those bearings not being lubricated for 75 years. I'm sure they're sealed so perhaps that's not that important, but it's keeping me a bit on edge.
It sounds like 75 year old radio with a 40 year old MFM hard drive.
Half the pleasure used to com from the pain and the strain of listening. Personally I never gave radio a thought once we had television. I remember giving the last bakelite set to the people next door when we left around about the time we got TV.
I say restore it for it is part of history and the skills the knowledge and your incredible talent of teaching would make a super video. Thank you for sharing.
I would enjoy watching you do a restoration on this unit.
This reminds me of when we used to rummage through the WWII surplus in the 60's. Really enjoyed it Paul.
Yes, restore it!
Yes 👍!
Let's restore this puppy! This will be a great restoration adventure!
Paul, I really enjoy all of your videos man, keep them coming,they always teach me something!
Keep making great things happen!
This is a very well done and clear video, and yes it is remarkable that you were able to get the radio from 1945, which probably sat in a marine environment, operating. By all means this radio should be restored!
Carlson is a national treasure !!!
Well done getting that one to splutter back to life, Paul. I for one say restore it, most definitely. You don't see many dynamotor equipped radios from way back when these days, so it needs to be there as evidence of how we used to get high voltage in a battery operated set, without the use of high voltage batteries. I was born in 1952, and as I grew up there were literally thousands of shops selling war surplus radio equipment. As well as all the usual stuff I bought a few dynamotors to play about with. Happy days! You're doing a great service to everything electronics, and I want to sincerely thank you for sharing your hard work with all your fans around the world. Thank you so much, Paul.
Thanks for your kind comment Nigel!
Military 19 sets had dynamotors.... and a few of them still out there.....just saying..... lol
@@richardross3815 you're bang on there Richard! A friend of mine bought a 19 set and 'borrowed' his dad's car battery to run it. We were on that thing for hours until the dynamotor slowed to a stop. Still without mentioning anything to his father he reconnected the now dead battery to the Ford Anglia in the driveway. I can imagine his dad's horror the following morning when he was late for work and the car wouldn't start! But I have to say, the 19 set was a great radio.
At Mr. Carlson’s Lab channel I always hit Like before watching.
Genau!
Same here. All videos are worth watching.
Same
I enjoyed this video and subscribed. As soon as I saw the top view, I noticed the stubby little metal tube as a 6H6 and figured a 6U5/6E5 would be needed if you chose to put in the missing eye tube. Didn't immediately figure what probably went into the missing tube socket with the loose grid cap though. What made it more interesting was the dynamotor. My dad instructed airmen during WWII as Scott Field, Illinois in what was then the Army Air Force aviation electronics school. He taught the young (18, 19, 20 year old) men how to operate and perhaps even field-repair aviation communication in B-17s and other planes. He always said he wanted those young guys to KNOW how this stuff worked so they might have a chance of reviving it if something when haywire in a tight formation over Germany. Then he prayed they would be able to return. Thanks for the carefully done video. BTW, I am 74 and a half now.
Thanks for sharing your story!
I don't know why I hesitated clicking on this video. I cannot wipe the smile off my face. This takes me back to the time when things could be fixed by the process of elimination, and to the time when you could go to radio shack and get the tubes you needed. 3 brothers in jr. high and we're lucky to be alive after spending so much time in the '70s learning how to make things work, and learning how not to. Tubes: reel to reel tape recorder, a powerful amplifier (built by our dad that was a kit) of course TVs. I remember us having a blast make recording a doing experiments with sweat streaming from our faces because of the heat all those metal encased components would generate, you could actually get burned. Thank you so much, yes I'm definitely a subscriber. We went on to be a mechanical engineer, an electrical engineer, and a maintenance technician/ inventor.
What an ironclad piece. Show it some love and keep around for another 75 years!
Great video Mr. Carlson, as always.
Thanks
"...the other officer runs in and punches him..."
Sadly, that little radio snippet will date this video.
What a superb video. I hope you can restore the set. One can almost marvel as those who originally listened to radio did as voices appeared out of the aether.
Carlson couldn't get off that channel fast enough. Restoration would be fun to watch.
I'm 4 months late, but I'd like to see this radio restored. Just discovered your channel. I have very little understanding of electronics, but I enjoy seeing all sorts of restorations: the older the better.
Long time watcher. Thank you. I loved the invite to leave a comment, knowing you'll read it. That said, please do restore on it. I really do love seeing these beauties in the original form.
Thank you for your time.
What a fabulous piece of kit, you have to restore it.
Oh, yeah!! Never saw a radio powered quite like that and it deserves your expertise, Paul!! Always look forward to your next installment in the world of electronics.
Thanks Dennis!
@@MrCarlsonsLab i used to have a 24v powered PA amplifier (for use on coaches) using one of those dynamotors, i stripped it out for parts, the dynamotor even gave reasonable ht out at 6v !
I have *no* idea what you’re doing beyond messing around with an old radio but it was *fascinating*. I just stumbled across your video and your presentation style, logical flow and simple explanations of the parts of the radio-and the anticipation of hearing the radio receive-kept me engaged and entertained to the end. The funniest part was hearing modern stations and realizing that I was expecting a 1945 military broadcast giving directions to a bombing run! Outstanding job.
I really like the way you present the mastery of your craft in these videos. To be able to take an old radio receiver and quickly get it going is wonderful.
You Had me at Spilsbury.... I can’t believe you got that going... what fun!
Nice to hear from you Fred! Hope all is well.
Caught me too
“It is alive!” ...awesome!
I was half-expecting it to be broadcasting news from 1945! I'd say absolutely restore this gem.
Always great. Love to follow through your troubleshooting steps. I'm amazed that old fella still worked!
When I was a youngster we always called the Dynomotor a Rotary Converter because it converted low voltage batteries to high voltage for the Valves(Tubes).
How can anyone Scrap something like this it's part of our history.👍👍
@Rick Delair Hi Rick....do you know where I can find any information on an aircraft receiver, I believe was the "1155" set from WW2? They too were run from a motor -generator set. Thanks & Regards.
@Rick Delair However I would be a bit concerned about the lubrication of the bearings in that dynamotor. It might be a good idea to take a look at that since old grease is usually bad for bearings.
@Rick Delair Just be aware that silicone lubricants should be used with care since it can cause problems if it's something that shall be painted or re-painted. Silicone is therefore not permitted to be used in car manufacturing plants.
I would love to see it restored. It wants to live...:). I am amazed that it came to life in the shape it is in, I loved seeing 'Made in Canada' on so many of the components. A bygone era. I never heard of Spilsbury & Tindall.
Why yes, restore it! What an amazing piece, and to work to this degree with cracked caps it is astonishing.
You have such amazing luck. I have been playing with tube type radios for over 69 years now, and have never had that kind of luck.... It definately deserves restoration. I would love to see the Marine section work with the crystal section. Keep up the great work. Jim WA5WRE
That was absolutely brilliant. I was amazed at the sound quality and how clean the stations sounded. There must be some very heavy filtering there.
Yes, absolutely restore this receiver and make a video of the restoration. Thanks, Paul, for all you do here.
John
ALL your videos are GREAT Mr Carlson and I have learned so much from watching them, but with this video, man oh man once it made a sound I could NOT stop SMILING lol It was AWESOME to hear that thing come to life and to watch you work is just a real PLEASURE for sure. Thanks so much and as always TWO Thumbs Up Sir!!
yes, RESTORE, I had a 1936 German Grundig Stereo multi band, record player, that still worked till july 8th 2023, an arsonist. that burned my home I grew up in, loosing TONS of history, and stuff, it still worked, and I was planning on getting it looked at and tweaked. but that is history, gotten by my mother when she lived in West Germany as a young lady. Seeing you do these things on old radios etc, makes my heart glad. THANK you, keep doing what you're doing.
Just wanted to say that I appreciate these videos. I don't understand much (yet) when it comes to radio electronics, my specialty being in programming software, not hardware, but these are very informative and are great because you explain everything in a way that really makes sense, even to me. So keep up the great work! (And yes, you should do a restoration on this one.)
Your lab is freaking awesome! This is my basement goal! Great job man.
Yes, please restore! :) What a great looking set. I'm a military / marine radio collector and love these old military / marine units. :)
It floors me about the number of comments on this item. I have not had time to read all of the individual comments, however don't forget that Jim Spilsbury, from the British Columbia coast built this radio. In fact I had the Marine transmitter that had 2 dynamo's in it...one of which started up when you 'keyed' the microphone and I believe...produced 450 VDC to power up the plates of the transmitting tubes. These radios were popular on the BC coast and espescially on tugboats plying the coast.
"I need a louder radio"
"No prob! I've got just the thing!"
Go, you know, you know the THING.
Great vid. Think that a modern smartphone lasts no more than 3 years, it´s amazing that such a piece of electronics is still working. Thumbs up for you from Portugal.
Definitely restore. Its a true survivor and deserves a chance at a second life. I agree with the other comment that it would be interesting to see if the marine band section could be reconfigured to be functional on another band. I love the way you approach triaging and evaluating vintage electronics repair with a healthy dose of common sense coupled with experience and knowledge. And I always get a kick out of how you say "Ahh, its an XYZ-212 flux capacitor, I will just go get another one and plug it in" and you always come back with one, lol. You must have a barn of your own with an amazing parts inventory. I fell in love with that new eye tube you whipped out, I have always thought they were so cool dating back to the early `60s when I was a kid playing with an old Telefunken that my dad got at an estate sale. Kudos!
That was really cool seeing it come alive, was half expecting the broadcast to be as old too.
Best sound quality in a video that I’ve ever heard! Amazing.
Wow the air capacitor trimmers, looks great!
Mmmmm! air capacitors, have to look them up now.
Looks like a trade off between a air trimmer and a variable capacitor. About 150 pF each.
@@erikdenhouter , I think the trimmers WERE variable air caps.
Watching you is like steping back into a 75 year time capsul that excites me brings back my early years the early 50's thanks so much I remember the the old time buicks with straight eight engines and hearing the radio come to life with the vibratior in the back ground Wow those were the days THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME John Morin in Milo, Maine
You're welcome John!
Yes please restore it. Super impressed. Well done
I'd love to see a full restoration, I really enjoyed watching it's premier switch on!
Dear sir:
Please restore this beauty! That would be neat - to watch you conduct your magic on that gem and get 'er shined up like a pretty penny. 👍🏼😎👍🏼
It deserves the attention. Its legacy is a great educator for coming generations. Thanks for posting this.
I loved hearing that "vintage" sound, brings me back to my electronics days. Thanks for making
Restore for sure! This reciever deserves it. :) Thanks for such interesting journey. 👍
Crackling through the static .... The Andrews Sisters singing “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” .... “The Tigers win the World Series four games to three, giving them their second championship and first since 1935” .... “the nation grieves for beloved US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt as Harry S. Truman assumes the Presidency” .... 😉 I loved “Frequency”
Yep... And Amelia Earhart asking if anyone had found her luggage yet. 😄
LOL !!!!!
Hope to see a restoration for this grand old classic. There aren't enough of these old radios honestly. With the quality of today's replacement parts, it's so wonderful to see electronics of the tube era coming back to life. Doesn't get any better, thanks...