aks07
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Respected Rajan Sir
It is extremely good fortune to see you here. It has been a very long time since we corresponded. I just sent an email at your yahoo ID.
Hoping that interested forum members will archive Rajan Sir's advices on how to restore and maintain a valve radio with an Indian context. This type of skill set is increasingly rare specially in Indian discussions forums.
Warm regards
AKS
I believe what he meant is:
1. Restoring an AC/DC on purely technical merits is not worthwhile. It is a different matter if sentimental values are attached to the radio.
2. AC/DC sets were a cost effective alternative for fully AC radios. The AC/DC sets were built to a price point and it shows.
3. They are inherently unsafe. Today I would not like to have such a contraption around house that has the potential to kill someone. Back in the days one of our acquittance was fatally electrocuted when she accidentally touched the antenna wire in the roof.
4. Converting to AC operation is very cumbersome. Essentially you are rebuilding a new radio set. This will involve changing some of the operating points which may require realignment and such. I've never even attempted such a conversion.
Today would I restore an AC/DC radio? Only if this is the last valve radio left, and if it will remain under my exclusive control. Both are unlikely in my case so I will give such a radio a wide berth. However I would surely spruce up the cabinet, knobs etc and use the set as a decorational prop in my listening room!
Thanks
It is extremely good fortune to see you here. It has been a very long time since we corresponded. I just sent an email at your yahoo ID.
Hoping that interested forum members will archive Rajan Sir's advices on how to restore and maintain a valve radio with an Indian context. This type of skill set is increasingly rare specially in Indian discussions forums.
Warm regards
AKS
Dear Captain SirUh oh you mean you won't help me in getting it restored!:sad:
I believe what he meant is:
1. Restoring an AC/DC on purely technical merits is not worthwhile. It is a different matter if sentimental values are attached to the radio.
2. AC/DC sets were a cost effective alternative for fully AC radios. The AC/DC sets were built to a price point and it shows.
3. They are inherently unsafe. Today I would not like to have such a contraption around house that has the potential to kill someone. Back in the days one of our acquittance was fatally electrocuted when she accidentally touched the antenna wire in the roof.
4. Converting to AC operation is very cumbersome. Essentially you are rebuilding a new radio set. This will involve changing some of the operating points which may require realignment and such. I've never even attempted such a conversion.
Today would I restore an AC/DC radio? Only if this is the last valve radio left, and if it will remain under my exclusive control. Both are unlikely in my case so I will give such a radio a wide berth. However I would surely spruce up the cabinet, knobs etc and use the set as a decorational prop in my listening room!
Thanks