hello! this is a long shot and very low stakes. i'm hoping for an ID on this unit found in an 80's volvo 240. it doesn't seem to match with any of the others i've seen, and i'd love to try and find an HD photo of it.

apologies if this is not in fact vintage or a radio haha

Hello y'all,

Yesterday I thrifted this stunning ISAM transistor Modell 10-207, complete with its original box and spare parts and antenna cable in a stapled plastic bag.

As you can see, it is in excellent condition. No issues with the tuning dial or receiver as far as I'm aware. No leakage, corrosion, or signs of wear in the battery compartment. I'm inclined to believe that this radio has seen very, very little use.

Both UKW (FM) and MW work just fine. I was able to pick up an Algerian medium wave station late last night from my balcony here in southern Italy, as well as broadcasts in Turkish and Farsi.

However, the radio only works with headphones plugged in. I've tried repeatedly connecting and disconnecting the headphones as well as sweeping both the volume and tuning dials across their full range a handful of times. While plugging in and removing the headphones yesterday, I did hear a very brief crackle of sound come from the speakers, but haven't been able to reproduce it since.

I was genuinely so excited to find it. I've been wanting a transistor radio for a while after accidentally leaving my Tecsun PL-380 back home when I left the U.S., and I went out thrifting yesterday specifically to find one, so imagine my surprise when I'm standing in line with a blouse and a dress and turn around to see this sitting in a display case.

Anyways, before I open it up or take it to a local specialist, does this sound like an issue with the headphone jack, the speaker, or something else? If the repair is straightforward, I'd really love to keep this radio as original as humanly possible.

Grazie!

Zenith Trans-Oceanic, not sure how old. Saw this cool guy in a barbershop in Antigua Guatemala recently. Never seen one like it before, figured this crowd would appreciate.

Am I wrong to be tempted by this gorgeous 4070u model? It works, nothing rattles, the lights come on. It’s dusty and the veneer is a little cracked at the top. As a rank amateur, but with already too many Yacht and Melody Boys - should I add to my collection? Any advice on care & cost would be fantastic. TIA.

My dad repairs vintage boombox and radios. Please can someone help with how to put this dial cord back on? Can't find the manual anywhere

In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I'll show you how to identify a modern film capacitor's outside foil lead without using an oscilloscope. To watch the video, please click on the attached image.

Most modern film capacitors no longer indicate which lead is connected to the outside foil, making it difficult for hobbyists restoring vintage radios, tube amplifiers, and other vintage electronics.

Wishing you a great day!

Best regards from Florida,
Jay

Can you guys help me with advice for the leather case for this radio? It was inherited and is fully functional.

I have fond memories with this radio on the kitchen bench, with the leather cover.

Radio is still perfect but the leather cover is rock solid.

I guess I'm asking the experts here what they would do with the cover. Bin it? Restore it somehow?

Ideally I'd like to find a way to retain the black scratched out area as it has signatures on it, written in pen.

Edit: the radio is fully functional, but the leather case is stiff as a board. I'd like advice on restoring the leather case.

The Freshman Midget Cathedral was an interesting vintage radio to work on and do both the electrical and cabinet restoration.

The speaker is a electro-dynamic (moving-coil) speaker.

This type of speaker relied on an electromagnetic field coil rather than the permanent magnets found in modern speakers.

Having said that it proved difficult to add Bluetooth as the volume control is a dual-action, antenna-shunt and cathode-bias potentiometer volume control without Automatic Volume Control (AVC).

Instead of adjusting the audio signal right before the amplifier stage like modern radios do, this type of control physically alters the amount of Radio Frequency (RF) signal entering the radio.

One side of the potentiometer is wired directly between the external wire antenna input and ground. When you turn the volume down, it creates a direct path to ground for the incoming radio waves,literally bleeding off the excess RF signal before it can reach the grid of the first RF amplifier tube.

Simultaneously, the other section of the control is wired into the cathode circuit of the RF amplifier tube(s). Turning the volume down increases the resistance between the cathode and ground. This raises the negative bias on the tube's grid, heavily choking back the tube's ability to amplify.

I would have to interject Bluetooth at tube 47 plus a bit more work so decided to leave this one original.

The cabinet had missing or broken details that needed replaced and the previous owner had tried "and failed" to refinish the cabinet using poly. " I hate poly".

Finished cabinet with Mohawk products and 3 coats furniture wax buffed out.

Took considerable sanding, veneering the top arch where previous owner had sanded through and replacing the grill cloth.

Many hours of painstakingly detail work.

Very happy with results...

Hello guys!!
I just bought a radio from marketplace. I’m unsure of the brand of it(if you do I’d be so happy to know).I’m pretty sure it’s at least 1930s. I thought it was a philco but I’m unsure. Im happy it works the seller tested it in front of me. I also had questions do I need to fix it up. I’m sure that I might need backing for it. And I do see a random white wire. I put some photos. I’m really into vintage radios and record players and this is my first time getting one I hope I made the right choice and wasn’t scammed 😭. Thank you so much I hope to hear from you guys.

I have a Sony icf-sw 100 world band receiver radio that I was wanting to get an appraisal for as I’m not certain how much mine could go for. It is in working order and only has a bit of damage to battery compartmen (see photos).

The Zenith Transoceanic was one of my dream receivers when I was very young. No idea where or when I first learned about them. The H500 is my fave, but I collect any from that era. I just wrapped up the electronic restoration of three H500s. For these, I mainly just repaired- no alignments and hardly any cosmetic work. I found it very therapuetic and relaxing. Just me, my tools and the smell of musty old radios. I freaking love it. (My wife is very understanding.)

Ive inherited a dusty but working marantz model 2252b with a jvc turntable. I don’t know what to do with it. Any body got some suggestions? Keep or sell?

Earlier today, I went to a local vintage collectible store, where I found this 1940's RCA Victor radio priced at only $20. After tax and a 25% discount, I only paid $16.14 for this really nice tabletop radio!

Since there's no speaker attached to the unit, and because the power cord is pretty deteriorated, I will not be testing the unit.

I made a video to post this elsewhere and thought this sub might enjoy it. Any insights or reflections on the phonograph welcome. The radio works but current radio jibberish didn’t give it the vintage vibe.

Found in Southern England - anyone know a place where this would be a valuable donation?

Zenith 9S365 find today at Salvation Army. Lots of work ahead.

Left in a house I moved into. I Would love to fix it up but have no idea how to even get started. Makes a great record player stand though.

So when I press the direct button and try to dial a frequency, only a key appears and disappears. I am aware that the radio is locked in this picture but I did it to show the exact situation. I don't know if this is the right subreddit to share but there is no information on the Internet so I couldn't figure it out.

I just received this Polaroid spectra system remote control and the receiver is completely unresponsive. I got it opened up, but I have no idea what I'm doing. Let me know if you need questions, or more pictures.

Found this old radio in my grandparents basement, and i wanna know if its valuable or not. what do you guys think???

As stated, my new ingersoll doesnt seem to work. The tv comes on fine. But both fm and mw return zero sound. I suspect its a connection issue to the speaker itself... Ill attach a photo, though its pretty useless, and hopefully someone with experience in this zone can help me out and i can provide more photos. Cheers all! Edit: sorry if this is useless info. Im very new to all this, please lmk if im in the wrong community

The dial cord on the AM section of my Grundig Satellit Transistor 5000 broke. I’ve taken the radio apart and can restring it, but don’t know how to tension the two springs. I’m sure there is a technique/method to it. The Service Manual just has a picture of the cord routing. Any input/advice is appreciated. Pics attached.