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One additional set on the site, Stromberg Carlson E854 from Canada

Details: Category: Addition to Website; Published: 31 July 2012

Stromberg Carlson

I have already looked for its schematics all over without success. If by any chance do you have it, please let me know.

Click on the photo to go to its webpage.

Eu já procurei por seu esquema por toda a parte, sem êxito. Se por acaso você o tenha, favor me contactar.

Another Philips set on the site

Details: Category: Addition to Website; Published: 30 July 2012

Philips

Site updated with 1 new radio page: Philips BR295UM, from 1950. It is a very unique set. Click on the photo to see its info.

Site atualizado com uma nova página contendo o rádio Philips BR295UM, de 1950. Um rádio bem diferente e elegante.

Update info on Philips BR397A

Details: Category: News; Published: 29 July 2012

Philips

This radio has been restored a while ago. Just an update of the page. Click on the photo to go to its webpage.

Restoring an ARVIN radio model 444

Details: Category: Restorations; Published: 29 July 2012

Arvin

The condition of the set was really bad, with some rust on the cabinet, bad speaker, and bad antenna coil with an open ground to chassis connection. A small set but with a very trick antenna coil.

The arrow indicates a loose wire close to the lug on the coil. That was a easy one. Just soldered the wire and glued the loose lug.

Internally, the chassis was not bad. Some wax capacitors to replace, electrolytics and probably some resistors.

Rust on the cabinet removed with a fine steel brush.

Painted with Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 12 oz. Spray Paint, Gloss Ivory. It looks great.

Chassis recaped, including the electrolytics, several resistors out of specification changed, a the speaker replaced.

Original tag has been scanned from the unrestored cabinet, printed in a color laser printer, and glued back to the botton ot the radio.

Set restored and playing great with an excellent sound.