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What to use to clean radios?
Really love cleaning radios as much as I like fixing them, sometimes it will take longer to clean them up than to electronically repair them. Here is what I have in the cleaning department- Q-tips- great for appealing cleaner on and getting in those...
How to ship radios
Everybody hates to see poorly packaged items destroyed in the mail, especially radio collectors. Unlike larger tube radios, getting a broken transistor set in the mail doesn’t happen as often but it still does. Here is how I like to package radios- But remember these...
How to fix my broken transistor radio?
Depends, old radios can have many issues but the most common one is a low volume which is fixed by replacing the electrolytic capacitors. Below are some common issues and how to solve them. ***But beware, if you do not know what you’re doing you can make your radio...
My workbench and tools.
Sometimes I get asked, “what’s on your workbench?” Here it is- Weller WLC100 40 watt soldering Iron, the best tool on my bench. Made in North America with a lifetime guarantee. Most Weller Irons from the 60s are still in use today. Random assortment of old hand...
What condition is your transistor radio?
I like to rate conditions 1-5, 1 being the best and 5 the worst. 1- Museum condition, New in the box, does not have any signs of use whatsoever. Works very well. Expect collectors to place a premium, if it’s a sought-after model. 2-Great condition, Mild signs of use....
Where to buy radios?
Online and in-person transistor radios are plentiful. Here are some of my recommendations- Join a radio club- Not only are local radio clubs a great place to meet new people that have the same interests as you, but you can also attend the swap...
Japanese Transistor Radios
Welcome to the blog! Each week I am going to do a post about collecting, restoring, finding, cleaning, and building all different types of radios and related things. I hope these posts will be helpful and informative whether your a beginner in the hobby or you’re a...
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