CASE STUDIES - RCA 17K
Radio had usual
bad wiring for late 30’s radios using rubber wire. Speaker voice coil
was open (defective). Replaced electromagnetic speaker with NOS 12 inch
Permanent Magnet speaker, modified Power supply to account for choke,
installed new audio output transformer (surface Mounted). New speaker
terminals installed on back of chassis. Connected dial pointer and
tuning indicator with new nylon dial cord, tension spring, and lubed
moving parts. Replaced both dial lamps. 6H6 tube replaced (faulty).
Replaced Electrolytics and 20 mfd audio stage capacitor. Replaced 5 wire
segments and 9 capacitors. Replaced 1 defective resistor. Used DEOXIT on
all switches. Radio plays outstanding on AM broadcast band, and
acceptable on Short Wave in my basement shop. [NOTE – Did not replace
all old rubber wires – only those that because of proximity or condition
would be a hazard.]
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