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RADIO COLLECTING & RESTORING
xx   COLLECTING
xx   RADIO
xx   RADIO MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

Classic circuitry. Schematic for a General Electric multiband receiver and phonograph (circa 1936).
AUDIO AMATEUR 1/1979 [Feb 1979] (v.10#1) pg. 48

Classic circuitry. Schematic for the RCA Radiola 17 model AR-927.
AUDIO AMATEUR 4/1986 [Oct 1986] (v.17#4) pg. 44

Classic circuitry. Schematic for a Midwest 11 tube radio (model 112) (circa 1942).
AUDIO AMATEUR 1/1987 [Jan 1987] (v.18#1) pg. 49

Classic circuitry. Schematic for the Spartan Ensemble 103 and 578 (circa 1930).
AUDIO AMATEUR 4/1990 [Oct 1990] (v.21#4) pg. 64

How to improve the performance of old-time broadcast band radios. Includes adding transformer power supplies, better antennas, and other modifications.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Dec 1980 (v.36#12) pg. 94

Collecting, restoring and using vintage radio gear.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Sep 1983 (v.39#9) pg. 70

A look at more recent vintage radio equipment suitable for collecting.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Dec 1983 (v.39#12) pg. 123

Collecting old radio gear. Some tips on getting started.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Jan 1987 (v.43#1) pg. 13

The JETDS (Joint Electronics Type Designation System) used to identify World War II military radio equipment is explained.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Nov 1987 (v.43#11) pg. 112

Simple line-voltage reducer is used to reduce 120-volts AC down to 111-volts AC. The lower voltage is more suitable for operating old electric equipment, such as vintage radios.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Oct 1990 (v.46#10) pg. 47

Buyer's guide to radio collectibles. A guide to the different types of radio-related collectibles and what makes each of them so fascinating.
ELECTRONICS HOBBYISTS HANDBOOK 1990 pg. 28

Beginners guide to vintage radio.
ELECTRONICS HOBBYISTS HANDBOOK 1990 pg. 81

Restoring a vintage vacuum-tube radio.
ELECTRONICS NOW Jan 1994 (v.65#1) pg. 63
Added Info ELECTRONICS NOW Apr 1994 (v.65#4) pg. 13
Added Info ELECTRONICS NOW Jun 1994 (v.65#6) pg. 14, 16

Restore vintage electronics correctly by following a set of logical steps.
ELECTRONICS NOW Aug 1994 (v.65#8) pg. 69
Added Info ELECTRONICS NOW Nov 1994 (v.65#11) pg. 8

Restoring a classic Philco Cathedral Model 70 radio set. Part 1.
ELECTRONICS NOW Jul 1999 (v.70#7) pg. 20

Restoring a classic Philco Cathedral Model 70 radio set. Part 2.
ELECTRONICS NOW Aug 1999 (v.70#8) pg. 20

Restoring a classic Philco Cathedral Model 70 radio set. Part 3.
ELECTRONICS NOW Sep 1999 (v.70#9) pg. 22

Restoring a classic Philco Cathedral Model 70 radio set. Part 4.
ELECTRONICS NOW Dec 1999 (v.70#12) pg. 23

How to restore an antique radio to operating condition. An Atwater Kent Model 20 is illustrated in this article.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Mar-Apr 1973 (v.13#2) pg. 43

The vacuum tubes of early radio. Some nostalgia, plus many facts for antique radio collectors.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Nov-Dec 1974 (v.14#6) pg. 59

How to replace (resuscitate) filter capacitors in old (antique) radios. Emphasis is on the aluminum can type with the threaded neck mounting stud.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Jan-Feb 1978 (v.18#1) pg. 61

The ABC's of "B" battery eliminators. Circuit for a typical "B" battery eliminator for a 1926 vintage radio. Provides 180 volts for all tubes and 67.5 volts DC for the detector.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS May-Jun 1978 (v.18#3) pg. 79

Tips on restoring antique radios. Cleaning the case and making simple repairs.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Jan-Feb 1979 (v.19#1) pg. 41

Troubleshooting antique radio circuits. Includes a schematic for the TRF-receiver of the mid 1920's and a chart showing the pin locations for some of the popular old vacuum tubes.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Mar-Apr 1979 (v.19#2) pg. 53

Battery eliminator power supply for powering an antique Radiola III radio.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Jul-Aug 1979 (v.19#4) pg. 55

How to replace a field coil loudspeaker in an antique radio with a modern speaker.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Nov-Dec 1979 (v.19#6) pg. 65

Restoring power supplies on vintage (antique) radios.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Jul-Aug 1980 (v.20#4) pg. 71

Tips on making homemade replacements for antique radio parts.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Nov-Dec 1980 (v.20#6) pg. 67

How to rewind antique radio transformers.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Jan-Feb 1981 (v.21#1) pg. 67

Collecting glass. An overview on collecting vintage audio components and advice for current and would-be collectors.
GLASS AUDIO 1/1996 (v.8#1) pg. 34

Building your antique-radio collection. Knowing where to look. Some tips.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Jan 1987 (v.4#1) pg. 107

Antique radio. Tracking down that uncontrollable hum. Problems with power supplies and filter capacitors in old radios.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS May 1987 (v.4#5) pg. 90

Antique radio. The art of replacing defective electrolytic capacitors in old radios.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Jun 1987 (v.4#6) pg. 86

Antique radio. Breathe some new life into that old-time radio receiver. Some tips.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Jul 1987 (v.4#7) pg. 88

Antique radio. Starting up those old AC sets. Build this variable power-supply "start-up control console". It features an AC-voltmeter, DC ammeter, transformer tap switch, charging rate rheostat, etc.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Aug 1987 (v.4#8) pg. 88

Antique radio. Restoration of the Echophone EC-1 radio. Part 1.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Sep 1987 (v.4#9) pg. 90

Antique radio. Restoration of the Echophone EC-1 radio. Part 2.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Oct 1987 (v.4#10) pg. 90

Antique radio. Restoration of the Echophone EC-1 radio. Part 3.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Nov 1987 (v.4#11) pg. 86

Antique radio. Crosley Model 50, a 1920's one tube receiver. Part 1. Internal components. How it works.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Jan 1988 (v.5#1) pg. 74

Antique radio. Crosley Model 50. Part 2. Circuitry, substitute power supply, and evaluating performance.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Feb 1988 (v.5#2) pg. 74
Added Info HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Jul 1988 (v.5#7) pg. 84, 100

Antique radio. Tips on transistorizing old tube-type radios.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Jul 1988 (v.5#7) pg. 84

Antique radio. Restoring a Zenith model 7S232 with the shutter-dial. Part 1.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Aug 1988 (v.5#8) pg. 88

Antique radio. Restoring a Zenith model 7S232 with the shutter-dial. Part 2.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Sep 1988 (v.5#9) pg. 82

Antique radio. Restoring a Zenith model 7S232 with the shutter-dial. Part 3. Tips on inspecting and cleaning the chassis.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Oct 1988 (v.5#10) pg. 84

Beginners guide to collecting vintage radios.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Nov 1988 (v.5#11) pg. 59

Antique radio. Restoring a Zenith model 7S232 with the shutter-dial. Part 4.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Nov 1988 (v.5#11) pg. 88

Antique radio. Restoring a Zenith model 7S232 with the shutter-dial. Part 5.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Dec 1988 (v.5#12) pg. 88

Down memory lane. A nostalgic look at the early days of radio and some thoughts on collecting antique radios.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Feb 1990 (v.7#2) pg. 47
Correction MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Apr 1990 (v.7#4) pg. 7

The fine art of radio restoration. Part 1. The cardinal rule of restoration, getting started on AC/DC sets, and power line safety.
POPULAR COMMUNICATIONS Nov 1996 (v.15#3) pg. 36

The fine art of radio restoration. Part 2. Tubes, tube testers, tunable and non-tunable hum, RMS voltage, and disc ceramic capacitors.
POPULAR COMMUNICATIONS Dec 1996 (v.15#4) pg. 12

Antique radio. Purpose and operation of the "grid-leak detector" circuit found in almost every commercial broadcast radio through the early 1930's.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Feb 1989 (v.6#2) pg. 86

Buyer's guide to radio collectibles. Different types of radio-related collectibles and what makes each of them so fascinating.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Apr 1989 (v.6#4) pg. 62

Restoring vintage radio speakers.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] May 1989 (v.6#5) pg. 66

Antique radio. The Pilot A.C. Super-Wasp, a 5-band regenerative receiver that covered the frequency range of 14.2 to 500 meters. Part 1. Evolution of the radio.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jul 1989 (v.6#7) pg. 88

Antique radio. The Pilot A.C. Super-Wasp. Part 2. Exploring the chassis.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Aug 1989 (v.6#8) pg. 82

Antique radio. The Pilot A.C. Super-Wasp. Part 3. Rebuilding the tuning capacitor.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Sep 1989 (v.6#9) pg. 82

Antique radio. The Pilot A.C. Super-Wasp. Part 4. Information from readers.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Oct 1989 (v.6#10) pg. 82

Antique radio. The Pilot A.C. Super-Wasp. Part 5. Reassembling the unit prior to testing.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Nov 1989 (v.6#11) pg. 88

Antique radio. The Pilot A.C. Super-Wasp. Part 6. Power supply.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jan 1990 (v.7#1) pg. 82

Antique radio. The Pilot A.C. Super-Wasp. Part 7. Power supply (continued).
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] May 1990 (v.7#5) pg. 82

Safety for antique radio restorers. Part 1.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Nov 1991 (v.8#11) pg. 74

Safety for antique radio restorers. Part 2.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Dec 1991 (v.8#12) pg. 68
Added Info POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Mar 1992 (v.9#3) pg. 3

Tips on making replacement plastic dial windows for vintage radios.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Mar 1992 (v.9#3) pg. 95

Restoring the Hallicrafters Sky Buddy receiver (circa 1930's). Part 1.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] May 1992 (v.9#5) pg. 66

Restoring the Hallicrafters Sky Buddy receiver. Part 2.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jun 1992 (v.9#6) pg. 63

Restoring the Hallicrafters Sky Buddy receiver. Part 3.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Sep 1992 (v.9#9) pg. 66

Restoring the Hallicrafters Sky Buddy receiver. Part 4.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Oct 1992 (v.9#10) pg. 65

Restoring the Hallicrafters Sky Buddy receiver. Part 6.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Dec 1992 (v.9#12) pg. 64

Restoring the Hallicrafters Sky Buddy receiver. Part 7.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jan 1993 (v.10#1) pg. 65

DC power supply circuit for operating antique battery-powered radios. It is designed to prevent harming the tube filaments.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Mar 1993 (v.10#3) pg. 74
Added Info POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jan 1997 (v.14#1) pg. 59

Restoring the Hallicrafters Sky Buddy receiver. Part 8.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Apr 1993 (v.10#4) pg. 66

Restoring the Hallicrafters Sky Buddy receiver. Part 9.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] May 1993 (v.10#5) pg. 66

Restoring the Hallicrafters Sky Buddy receiver. Part 10.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jun 1993 (v.10#6) pg. 66

Tip on making repairs to old plastic radio cabinets using Fiberglas auto body materials.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jul 1993 (v.10#7) pg. 71

Antique radio. The Bush "22 Series", a 1950's British design that features pushbutton tuning and an imposing three-scale dial.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Oct 1994 (v.11#10) pg. 22

Restoring a Minerva Tropicmaster (Model W-117) AM and shortwave receiver enclosed in a heavy metal case. Part 1.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Apr 1995 (v.12#4) pg. 64

Restoring a Minerva Tropicmaster. Part 2.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] May 1995 (v.12#5) pg. 64

Restoring a Minerva Tropicmaster. Part 3.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jun 1995 (v.12#6) pg. 68

Restoring a Minerva Tropicmaster. Part 4.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jul 1995 (v.12#7) pg. 68

Restoring a Minerva Tropicmaster. Part 5.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Sep 1995 (v.12#9) pg. 66

Restoring a Minerva Tropicmaster. Part 6.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Dec 1995 (v.12#12) pg. 69

Restoring a vintage radio. Some tips.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Feb 1996 (v.13#2) pg. 56

Restoration of the Knight (Allied Radio) Star Roamer shortwave receiver (circa 1966). Part 1.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Sep 1996 (v.13#9) pg. 72

Tip on keeping radio restorations looking authentic by installing new, smaller capacitors inside the shells of large, old capacitors.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Oct 1996 (v.13#10) pg. 59

Restoration of the Knight (Allied Radio) Star Roamer shortwave receiver (circa 1966). Part 2.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Nov 1996 (v.13#11) pg. 78

Restoration of the Knight (Allied Radio) Star Roamer shortwave receiver (circa 1966). Part 3.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Mar 1997 (v.14#3) pg. 64

Restoration of the Knight (Allied Radio) Star Roamer shortwave receiver (circa 1966). Part 4.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Apr 1997 (v.14#4) pg. 60

Restoration of the Knight (Allied Radio) Star Roamer shortwave receiver (circa 1966). Part 5.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] May 1997 (v.14#5) pg. 71
Added Info POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Aug 1997 (v.14#8) pg. 62

The tuned-radio-frequency (TRF) receiver, a common three-dialer design of the 1920s. Part 1. The rise and fall of the TRF design.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jun 1997 (v.14#6) pg. 60

The tuned-radio-frequency (TRF) receiver, a common three-dialer design of the 1920s. Part 2. Introducing the Freed-Eisenmann NR-5.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jul 1997 (v.14#7) pg. 63

The tuned-radio-frequency (TRF) receiver, a common three-dialer design of the 1920s. Part 3. Close examination of an NR-5 in preparation for restoring.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Sep 1997 (v.14#9) pg. 59

The tuned-radio-frequency (TRF) receiver, a common three-dialer design of the 1920s. Part 4. Building an A power supply for the tube filaments in the NR-5 radio.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Nov 1997 (v.14#11) pg. 53

The tuned-radio-frequency (TRF) receiver, a common three-dialer design of the 1920s. Part 5. Building B and C power supplies for the tubes' plate and grid bias voltages in the NR-5 radio.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Dec 1997 (v.14#12) pg. 56

The tuned-radio-frequency (TRF) receiver, a common three-dialer design of the 1920s. Part 6. Troubleshooting and connecting the NR-5 power supplies.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Feb 1998 (v.15#2) pg. 62

The tuned-radio-frequency (TRF) receiver, a common three-dialer design of the 1920s. Part 7. Troubleshooting the NR-5 power supply circuit.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Apr 1998 (v.15#4) pg. 51

Radio repair for dummies. Simple radio repair techniques for newcomers to antique radio restoration. Part 1.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Sep 1998 (v.15#9) pg. 52

Radio repair for dummies. Part 2.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Oct 1998 (v.15#10) pg. 60
Added Info ELECTRONICS NOW Nov 1999 (v.70#11) pg. 20

Radio repair for dummies. Part 3.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Nov 1998 (v.15#11) pg. 15

Power supply for 1920's battery-powered radio sets. This circuit idea uses a computer power supply to provide the input voltages needed for filament, B+, and grid-bias supplies in old vacuum-tube radios.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Mar 1999 (v.16#3) pg. 63

Restoring antique radios. How to get started. What is involved and how to go about obtaining parts and schematics. Includes addresses of antique radio clubs.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Aug 1977 (v.48#8) pg. 58

Antique radios. Bringing them back to life. What radio restoration is all about and how to become involved. Discusses tubes, circuits, power supplies, bleeders, parts substitution, speakers, etc.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Sep 1978 (v.49#9) pg. 60

How to repair antique radios.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Mar 1983 (v.54#3) pg. 56
Added Info RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jul 1983 (v.54#7) pg. 20
Added Info RADIO-ELECTRONICS Feb 1984 (v.55#2) pg. 10

Collecting antique radios. Tips on getting started in this hobby.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Feb 1985 (v.56#2) pg. 88

In search of antique radios. Where and what to look for.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Mar 1985 (v.56#3) pg. 100

Restoring antique radios. Some tips.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Apr 1985 (v.56#4) pg. 88

Servicing your antique radios.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jul 1985 (v.56#7) pg. 78

Antique radios. Tips on determining the type of chassis design.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Aug 1985 (v.56#8) pg. 84

Antique radios. Antennas and grounds.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Sep 1985 (v.56#9) pg. 102

Antique radios. Common restoring problems and solutions.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Oct 1985 (v.56#10) pg. 108

Antique radios. Dealing with tubes. Testing tubes and tube substitution.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Nov 1985 (v.56#11) pg. 102

Antique radios with built-in phonographs and phono adapters. Tips on troubleshooting.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Dec 1985 (v.56#12) pg. 90

Tips on adjusting the automatic tuning mechanism found on antique radios of the 1930's and later.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jun 1986 (v.57#6) pg. 80

Equipment and techniques for testing antique radios.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Aug 1986 (v.57#8) pg. 77

Tips on troubleshooting headphones and speakers in antique radios.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Sep 1986 (v.57#9) pg. 88

Restoring antique AC-DC radios. Some tips.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Nov 1986 (v.57#11) pg. 76

Antique radios. Troubleshooting battery-powered (and three-way) portable radios. Some tips.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jan 1987 (v.58#1) pg. 74

Antique radios. Restoring a classic General Electric A-53 table radio. Part 1. Includes general advice on checking a radio chassis thoroughly before attempting to operate the unit.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jun 1987 (v.58#6) pg. 80

Antique radios. Restoring a classic General Electric A-53 table radio. Part 2. Schematic, troubleshooting, restoring the cabinet, etc.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Nov 1987 (v.58#11) pg. 39

Antique radios. Troubleshooting ancient transformers, tubes and speakers.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jan 1988 (v.59#1) pg. 84

Servicing antique radios. Looks at ballast resistors, ballast tubes, and rheostats.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Mar 1988 (v.59#3) pg. 80

Drawing radio schematics for antique radios.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jun 1988 (v.59#6) pg. 80

Importance of using original condensers (capacitors) and vacuum tubes in antique radio restorations.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jan 1989 (v.60#1) pg. 84
Correction RADIO-ELECTRONICS Mar 1989 (v.60#3) pg. 14
Added Info RADIO-ELECTRONICS Apr 1989 (v.60#4) pg. 15

Troubleshooting loudspeakers in antique radios.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Feb 1989 (v.60#2) pg. 91

Tips on troubleshooting the A.C.-D.C. broadcast band radios of the 1930's.
SCIENCE & ELECTRONICS [2] May-Jun 1981 (v.21#3) pg. 64