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by 45honcho
Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:43 am
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Help!!!! Help!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 845

Re: Help!!!! Help!!!!

That's about right. I sold a used one with new idler and powerpoint in good working condition for $500 on ebay. Remember, the AP-1 is not a transmitter, but hooks directly into the radio line.
by 45honcho
Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:39 am
Forum: Vintage radios
Topic: Philco 610: Hums but no reception?
Replies: 4
Views: 2827

Re: Philco 610: Hums but no reception?

Here is a link to the Rider's schematic on the 610. These schematics are all free so mark this site in your favorites links. You definately need to replace your filter capacitors in that radio. Also be careful when you work with the bakelite condensors under the chassis. If you decide to "airbo...
by 45honcho
Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:26 am
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Maybe not a new topic, but a new user!!! PLEASE HELP!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1165

Re: Maybe not a new topic, but a new user!!! PLEASE HELP!!!

I would agree with Ron. Don't replace tubes, check for shorts. Tubes don't often "go bad" for no reason. Usually they go because of a bad circuit in the chassis. Check with www.west-techservices.com for parts or help with your restoration.
by 45honcho
Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:23 am
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: FAQ LIST -- #1 -- Where to buy a needle/stylus
Replies: 8
Views: 6559

Re: FAQ LIST -- #1 -- Where to buy a needle/stylus

Another great source is http://www.west-techservices.com. They have a vast variety of NOS needles and styli as well as the service of rebuilding crystal cartridges for your vintage phonograph. They now also repair the 1941 and 1942 Beam of Light changers. They also rebuild the BOL heads. Many radio ...
by 45honcho
Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:45 am
Forum: Vintage radios
Topic: Sparton Bluebird
Replies: 1
Views: 1381

Re: Sparton Bluebird

West Tech is in Ohio. They do radio and record changer repairs. They would be willing to meet you probably. Contact them at www.west-techservices.com. Good luck.
by 45honcho
Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:43 am
Forum: Vintage radios
Topic: Zenith Phonograph/AM Radio
Replies: 5
Views: 3400

Re: Zenith Phonograph/AM Radio

I have a couple of those units but not on hand...in storage. Can't remember model #. Contact Gib at
www.west-techservices.com and he can tell you. Those changers are farily easy to work on.
by 45honcho
Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:40 am
Forum: Vintage radios
Topic: RCA Radiola B50
Replies: 1
Views: 1040

Re: RCA Radiola B50

There are lots of places to find parts. Contact http://www.west-techservices.com and they may be able to help. Also you can buy what is called a battery eliminator made by a company called Arbe. It operates on 120VAC and has terminals to connect your battery radio to. They run about $125, but well w...
by 45honcho
Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:16 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: RCA V225 Turntable Motor
Replies: 1
Views: 650

RCA V225 Turntable Motor

I am looking for the turntable drive motor for an RCA V225 phonograph. Also, anyone know where I might be able to get one rewound. It's a reversible motor via a capacitor and switch. They are kind of rare, so rewinding would be a last resort. Thanks to all
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