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Old September 6th 07, 09:20 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
Stephanie Weil Stephanie Weil is offline
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Default Repair or toss? Classic Sony boatanchor

On Sep 6, 3:55 pm, (Mike S.) wrote:

I don't have the time or inclination to do it myself ... how would one go
about finding a shop that specializes in restoration of this type of rig?
Or perhaps a collector that would like to add it to their collection
regardless of functional state? Any ideas?


OK, speaking from tube radio repair experience:

Well, the band selector contacts are USUALLY cleaned with something
like TV tuner cleaner spray. The tuners probably suffer from dried up
grease and can usually be freed with some Ronsonol or WD-40 to break
up the old gunk. Apply a few drops of light oil and it should be
fine.

If you don't want to get it fixed, or don't want to fix it yourself,
I'd be happy to take it. Just let me know how much it would be and if
the thing still makes any noise -- you know....like station static or
whatever. Email at stephanienyc at gmail d0t c0m

Stephanie Weil
New York City