19-12-2019, 09:28 AM
(This post was last modified: 19-12-2019, 09:32 AM by Murphyv310.)
Hi.
With no pick up connected the radio will switch from amplifier to radio, so you should be getting radio reception, a simple continuity test should confirm the sockets are switching. These sets are sensitive, even the mains aerial works well albeit if its clean with no SMPS rubbish to induce noise. Take mind they are very sensitive to layout and component types. I've heard of these sets just stopping after restoration for no apparent reason. Mine is 95% original and works perfectly, razor sharp tuning and very sensitive. I even serviced the wet electrolytic capacitors which are totally original.
I'd never consider doing a blanket restoration on these sets TBH as it could be difficult to pin down the problem if the set appears deaf after.
With no pick up connected the radio will switch from amplifier to radio, so you should be getting radio reception, a simple continuity test should confirm the sockets are switching. These sets are sensitive, even the mains aerial works well albeit if its clean with no SMPS rubbish to induce noise. Take mind they are very sensitive to layout and component types. I've heard of these sets just stopping after restoration for no apparent reason. Mine is 95% original and works perfectly, razor sharp tuning and very sensitive. I even serviced the wet electrolytic capacitors which are totally original.
I'd never consider doing a blanket restoration on these sets TBH as it could be difficult to pin down the problem if the set appears deaf after.
