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I just purchased a Packard Bell RPC-215 from a flea market and was told that it worked. I can get it to power on but cannot get any sound or tuning through the AM/FM tuner. I cannot seem to find any information about this model online. Any help that someone might have would be much appreciated! This is my first, big, vintage radio purchase and I'm very excited to learn more about these beautiful creations!

While certainly not an antique (made around 1966) this console is transistorized (solid state).

It was a higher-end model of its time, probably costing as much as $1000.

Troubleshooting it and service really should be performed by an experienced professional familier with recent vintage electronics.

Thank you MattTech

I'm currently trying to find someone in my area that can work on this console. It looks like I made a typo in the model. It is an RPC-21S not a 215.

The 21S is a tube based console, early 60s.
Same thing, get a tech to check it out.
One who knows tube equipment. (as well as I do LOL)

Jeriney,
It might help if you added your location either to your "profile", or your post---
Someone may know of a pro in your area--but this is a world-wide, open forum, and despite what is said, this is a large world-- Ron Rich

While I do want to find a pro to check out this console, I do want to start learning about this type of technology. Working in radio I use mainly digital. Any suggestions on a starting point?

Jeriney wrote:While I do want to find a pro to check out this console, I do want to start learning about this type of technology. Working in radio I use mainly digital. Any suggestions on a starting point?

Analog technology is as multi-faceted as digital, if not moreso.
Being a long-time technician in the field, it takes years of training and understanding to fully grasp.
This is not something that can be done with shortcuts, (or blogs online) as many tinkerers believe they can do.
I worked hard to get where I am in this field, and anyone with the desire to learn can do it, indeed.

I would have to say the same as Matt did. Although, it isn’t an antique for sure, the console is in a solid state and if you do some homework, you can find out that it was one of the highest end models back at that time. So when you take it to service, make sure the person is experienced.