29-09-2012, 08:23 PM
A little follow up job has come to light. I've been using the Radialva quite a bit as it's sensitivity on shortwave is excellent. I noticed that the top of the glass dial is below the top of the oval window in the cab so assumed it would be a simple matter of raising the glass. No such luck! The problem is caused by the metal panel (upon which the glass dial fits) having dropped down on the left side. This I found is because the rubber mount where it bolts to the chassis has deteriorated and crumbled away - probably exacerbated by me using the set.
So, now I have to figure a way to make a replacement rubber mount and try to fit it without taking the panel off (would mean removing the dial cord!). Of course I'll have a look on the donor set tomorrow just in case I can rob one from there but since they're both the same age I can't believe it will be any better.
Looks like my stars/planets are not well aligned at the moment - the Siemens developed a fault yesterday so that will be back on the bench again soon.
Time to pause and reflect - start again tomorrow after a good night's sleep
Cheers, John
So, now I have to figure a way to make a replacement rubber mount and try to fit it without taking the panel off (would mean removing the dial cord!). Of course I'll have a look on the donor set tomorrow just in case I can rob one from there but since they're both the same age I can't believe it will be any better.
Looks like my stars/planets are not well aligned at the moment - the Siemens developed a fault yesterday so that will be back on the bench again soon.
Time to pause and reflect - start again tomorrow after a good night's sleep
Cheers, John
Time flies like an arrow, fruitflies like a banana!
