Recording pros are always looking for different effects to get the exact sound they want, and a low-fi microphone is often used in the studio for recording. Here is a ‘report’ of my conversion of an old rotary dial telephone into a low-fi recording microphone for a friend's studio.
Hope you enjoy it.
Man cannot live by tube radios alone, so this is a little off my usual track of restoring the old beauties. If you're interested, have a look at my series of videos on the restoration of a Graetz Musica 4R417 and a Saba Freiburg W2.
Only $5 for 10 PCBs and every new member get $5 bonus. + Express 24 hour / 48 hour service on https://www.pcbway.com/ The Saba brand has always been one of my favourites in Tube Radios due to its impeccable quality and high level of engineering. I was curious to see how they did when things went into the transistor era, and especially in a portable set. This was one of the rather high cost portable of the era, so I expect it to be built very well, but just how good is it? And does it even work right now?
Stick around and find out.
You can now support the channel:
https://www.patreon.com/mcaldeira
https://paypal.me/macaldeira
#tuberadios #antiqueradio #radiorestoration
______HUNDREDS OF OTHER VIDEOS TO CHOOSE FROM_____
DIY TEST GEAR: The title says it all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7buNHf6HoDw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KkjmWX0I0zNocg6NF33EfL
RESTORATION BUILDING BLOCKS: A series of videos showing detailed steps used the restoration process of tube equipment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xvTGd4ysRE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JSYx8z2mw303vx287LHpzf
HowTo's: Various videos on some simple techniques and projects:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgr-J_D6pSU&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3B77iUGyLPai3RIvJOrkO
See also playlists on some other completed restoration projects.
PHILIPS BX750A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8U9Lteja5o&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IG6XgctidGO0u0DeT3_CxF
TELEFUNKEN OPUS 2114:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HO2bjY5vuw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7LhcZ9h9plfTFmjaM1mcifu
SABA UW-175-Z 3D:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cca4i60ZLw4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IWL18nsrSf4RnjsuPjHC-p
GRUNDIG 1070:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4J5l0fwhko&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JgnyYPRWOK763aJ8bg3iCI
SCHAUB-LORENZ GOLDY 58 type 3020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSbt7qVed78&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IBse5G--Kl89SPS9sATXfZ
BUSH VHF64:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--6JymkQ1M&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KsvN5M48cX6cxN4jSz0s3X
GRUNDIG 3060A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x2sK2GSYeE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L8e9h8lrHGREPqcgWO-YQm
TELEFUNKEN OPERETTE 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsACM0mPzs&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3SXDv8Hu4uAyl1O7NE5dc
GRAETZ SUPER 171W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhG-CH0gqm4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IjUykGE8neJSI6GUxMl2YG
LOEWE-OPTA MAGNET 3737W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSZBJ5sKQm8&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7J_hzDhnF8rs2c7wmgGfRlK
BRAUN ATELIER 3:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L3k5nPRvrk1aH764QRCTqE
LOEWE-OPTA TRUXA STEREO 4741W:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KhVk0KqPx0Wkh2KO_5f2fQ
GRAETZ COMEDIA 616:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmW9k3TwNE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L5sAApLzV6xoYzmRNJpMW5
SABA FREIBURG W2:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IqvS-LshUGpE1D_WY6mrZe
GRAETZ MUSICA 4R417:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7Ios98E59dWjwc2SRJyxwIn
You may also be interested in ...
CAPACITOR LEAKAGE TESTER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pySErvzUIY&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KWexvEjLB0SANSxQXi0zTS
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWcgqpJhNnE
I have received numerous requests from channel viewers to describe some of the steps that I take when preparing to start a new Tube Radio restoration project. This video is my response. I'll show you how I decide on the viability of a project, where to get service manuals and other info online, and also how I keep a digital record of my restoration process using commonly available free software.
Hope this helps you on your journey.
Here are some links to the service manual sites I mention in the video:
https://www.nvhr.nl
https://www.doctsf.com
https://www.radiomuseum.org
https://elektrotanya.com
https://www.electronica-pt.com
You can now support the channel:
https://www.patreon.com/mcaldeira
https://paypal.me/macaldeira
#tuberadios #antiqueradio #radiorestoration
______HUNDREDS OF OTHER VIDEOS TO CHOOSE FROM_____
DIY TEST GEAR: The title says it all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7buNHf6HoDw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KkjmWX0I0zNocg6NF33EfL
RESTORATION BUILDING BLOCKS: A series of videos showing detailed steps used the restoration process of tube equipment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xvTGd4ysRE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JSYx8z2mw303vx287LHpzf
HowTo's: Various videos on some simple techniques and projects:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgr-J_D6pSU&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3B77iUGyLPai3RIvJOrkO
See also playlists on some other completed restoration projects.
PHILIPS BX750A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8U9Lteja5o&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IG6XgctidGO0u0DeT3_CxF
TELEFUNKEN OPUS 2114:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HO2bjY5vuw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7LhcZ9h9plfTFmjaM1mcifu
SABA UW-175-Z 3D:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cca4i60ZLw4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IWL18nsrSf4RnjsuPjHC-p
GRUNDIG 1070:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4J5l0fwhko&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JgnyYPRWOK763aJ8bg3iCI
SCHAUB-LORENZ GOLDY 58 type 3020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSbt7qVed78&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IBse5G--Kl89SPS9sATXfZ
BUSH VHF64:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--6JymkQ1M&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KsvN5M48cX6cxN4jSz0s3X
GRUNDIG 3060A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x2sK2GSYeE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L8e9h8lrHGREPqcgWO-YQm
TELEFUNKEN OPERETTE 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsACM0mPzs&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3SXDv8Hu4uAyl1O7NE5dc
GRAETZ SUPER 171W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhG-CH0gqm4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IjUykGE8neJSI6GUxMl2YG
LOEWE-OPTA MAGNET 3737W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSZBJ5sKQm8&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7J_hzDhnF8rs2c7wmgGfRlK
BRAUN ATELIER 3:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L3k5nPRvrk1aH764QRCTqE
LOEWE-OPTA TRUXA STEREO 4741W:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KhVk0KqPx0Wkh2KO_5f2fQ
GRAETZ COMEDIA 616:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmW9k3TwNE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L5sAApLzV6xoYzmRNJpMW5
SABA FREIBURG W2:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IqvS-LshUGpE1D_WY6mrZe
GRAETZ MUSICA 4R417:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7Ios98E59dWjwc2SRJyxwIn
You may also be interested in ...
CAPACITOR LEAKAGE TESTER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pySErvzUIY&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KWexvEjLB0SANSxQXi0zTS
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DklyKKjmnDg
After recapping and checking the power supply and audio section, it's time for a test. The result is ... well, little disappointing, quite frankly.
At least a nice surprise also awaits us. See for yourself.
You can now support the channel:
https://www.patreon.com/mcaldeira
https://paypal.me/macaldeira
#tuberadios #antiqueradio #radiorestoration
______HUNDREDS OF OTHER VIDEOS TO CHOOSE FROM_____
DIY TEST GEAR: The title says it all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7buNHf6HoDw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KkjmWX0I0zNocg6NF33EfL
RESTORATION BUILDING BLOCKS: A series of videos showing detailed steps used the restoration process of tube equipment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xvTGd4ysRE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JSYx8z2mw303vx287LHpzf
HowTo's: Various videos on some simple techniques and projects:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgr-J_D6pSU&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3B77iUGyLPai3RIvJOrkO
See also playlists on some other completed restoration projects.
PHILIPS BX750A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8U9Lteja5o&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IG6XgctidGO0u0DeT3_CxF
TELEFUNKEN OPUS 2114:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HO2bjY5vuw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7LhcZ9h9plfTFmjaM1mcifu
SABA UW-175-Z 3D:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cca4i60ZLw4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IWL18nsrSf4RnjsuPjHC-p
GRUNDIG 1070:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4J5l0fwhko&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JgnyYPRWOK763aJ8bg3iCI
SCHAUB-LORENZ GOLDY 58 type 3020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSbt7qVed78&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IBse5G--Kl89SPS9sATXfZ
BUSH VHF64:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--6JymkQ1M&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KsvN5M48cX6cxN4jSz0s3X
GRUNDIG 3060A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x2sK2GSYeE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L8e9h8lrHGREPqcgWO-YQm
TELEFUNKEN OPERETTE 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsACM0mPzs&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3SXDv8Hu4uAyl1O7NE5dc
GRAETZ SUPER 171W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhG-CH0gqm4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IjUykGE8neJSI6GUxMl2YG
LOEWE-OPTA MAGNET 3737W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSZBJ5sKQm8&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7J_hzDhnF8rs2c7wmgGfRlK
BRAUN ATELIER 3:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L3k5nPRvrk1aH764QRCTqE
LOEWE-OPTA TRUXA STEREO 4741W:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KhVk0KqPx0Wkh2KO_5f2fQ
GRAETZ COMEDIA 616:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmW9k3TwNE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L5sAApLzV6xoYzmRNJpMW5
SABA FREIBURG W2:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IqvS-LshUGpE1D_WY6mrZe
GRAETZ MUSICA 4R417:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7Ios98E59dWjwc2SRJyxwIn
You may also be interested in ...
CAPACITOR LEAKAGE TESTER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pySErvzUIY&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KWexvEjLB0SANSxQXi0zTS
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG8nQIu8Nzk
Sometimes these restorations just drive me crazy. The automatic tuning was not working on this Saba Meersburg, so I tackled the entire motor circuit to try to restore its function. The main cause of the problem was quite easy to resolve, but then another issue cropped up: it would not seek in one direction. So, and IF alignment was deemed a logical nest step, only to prove to be absolutely useless as regards the tuning.
Drives me crazy, and yet I love it!
Hope you do too.
You can now support the channel:
https://www.patreon.com/mcaldeira
https://paypal.me/macaldeira
#tuberadios #antiqueradio #radiorestoration
______HUNDREDS OF OTHER VIDEOS TO CHOOSE FROM_____
DIY TEST GEAR: The title says it all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7buNHf6HoDw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KkjmWX0I0zNocg6NF33EfL
RESTORATION BUILDING BLOCKS: A series of videos showing detailed steps used the restoration process of tube equipment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xvTGd4ysRE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JSYx8z2mw303vx287LHpzf
HowTo's: Various videos on some simple techniques and projects:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgr-J_D6pSU&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3B77iUGyLPai3RIvJOrkO
See also playlists on some other completed restoration projects.
PHILIPS BX750A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8U9Lteja5o&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IG6XgctidGO0u0DeT3_CxF
TELEFUNKEN OPUS 2114:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HO2bjY5vuw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7LhcZ9h9plfTFmjaM1mcifu
SABA UW-175-Z 3D:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cca4i60ZLw4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IWL18nsrSf4RnjsuPjHC-p
GRUNDIG 1070:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4J5l0fwhko&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JgnyYPRWOK763aJ8bg3iCI
SCHAUB-LORENZ GOLDY 58 type 3020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSbt7qVed78&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IBse5G--Kl89SPS9sATXfZ
BUSH VHF64:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--6JymkQ1M&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KsvN5M48cX6cxN4jSz0s3X
GRUNDIG 3060A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x2sK2GSYeE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L8e9h8lrHGREPqcgWO-YQm
TELEFUNKEN OPERETTE 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsACM0mPzs&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3SXDv8Hu4uAyl1O7NE5dc
GRAETZ SUPER 171W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhG-CH0gqm4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IjUykGE8neJSI6GUxMl2YG
LOEWE-OPTA MAGNET 3737W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSZBJ5sKQm8&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7J_hzDhnF8rs2c7wmgGfRlK
BRAUN ATELIER 3:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L3k5nPRvrk1aH764QRCTqE
LOEWE-OPTA TRUXA STEREO 4741W:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KhVk0KqPx0Wkh2KO_5f2fQ
GRAETZ COMEDIA 616:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmW9k3TwNE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L5sAApLzV6xoYzmRNJpMW5
SABA FREIBURG W2:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IqvS-LshUGpE1D_WY6mrZe
GRAETZ MUSICA 4R417:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7Ios98E59dWjwc2SRJyxwIn
You may also be interested in ...
CAPACITOR LEAKAGE TESTER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pySErvzUIY&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KWexvEjLB0SANSxQXi0zTS
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yaAQW41s24
Only $5 for 10 PCBs and every new member get $5 bonus. + Express 24 hour / 48 hour service on https://www.pcbway.com/
After the error that I detected in the previous PCB's that I designed (all my mistake, not the supplier's fault), I ordered new PCB's from PCBWay and re-built the capacitor leakage tester to fit under the shelf of my workbench.
The results is far better than I expected, and this device, like it's original predecessor, will come into very regular use.
I hope you enjoy the project, and I encourage you to build your own.
IF YOU WANT TO BUILD IT YOURSELF ...
Below are various links to pertinent information, including a Google Drive folder that has the info on the project in support of the video. Feel free to download it and use it for your personal builds, but please note that I won't be able to provide too much further help with building your project, as time is always scarce.
This project is definitely not for beginners, so only embark on it if you are confident that you can do so safely. If you do, you are obviously doing so at your own risk.
The PCB's can be ordered directly from PCBWay via the link below. If you prefer, you can use the Gerber files included in the info folder to produce your PCB's elsewhere.
Schematic & Gerbers
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sxGnUVc_3p2kmEsl8otx2GP2z4UvN3tD?usp=share_link
Link to Shared Project section on PCBWay's website for this PCB:
https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/EO_N_CAPACITOR_LEAKAGE_TESTER_0b3de257.html
You can now support the channel:
https://www.patreon.com/mcaldeira
https://paypal.me/macaldeira
______HUNDREDS OF OTHER VIDEOS TO CHOOSE FROM_____
DIY TEST GEAR: The title says it all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7buNHf6HoDw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KkjmWX0I0zNocg6NF33EfL
RESTORATION BUILDING BLOCKS: A series of videos showing detailed steps used the restoration process of tube equipment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xvTGd4ysRE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JSYx8z2mw303vx287LHpzf
HowTo's: Various videos on some simple techniques and projects:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgr-J_D6pSU&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3B77iUGyLPai3RIvJOrkO
See also playlists on some other completed restoration projects.
PHILIPS BX750A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8U9Lteja5o&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IG6XgctidGO0u0DeT3_CxF
TELEFUNKEN OPUS 2114:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HO2bjY5vuw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7LhcZ9h9plfTFmjaM1mcifu
SABA UW-175-Z 3D:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cca4i60ZLw4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IWL18nsrSf4RnjsuPjHC-p
GRUNDIG 1070:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4J5l0fwhko&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JgnyYPRWOK763aJ8bg3iCI
SCHAUB-LORENZ GOLDY 58 type 3020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSbt7qVed78&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IBse5G--Kl89SPS9sATXfZ
BUSH VHF64:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--6JymkQ1M&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KsvN5M48cX6cxN4jSz0s3X
GRUNDIG 3060A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x2sK2GSYeE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L8e9h8lrHGREPqcgWO-YQm
TELEFUNKEN OPERETTE 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsACM0mPzs&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3SXDv8Hu4uAyl1O7NE5dc
GRAETZ SUPER 171W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhG-CH0gqm4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IjUykGE8neJSI6GUxMl2YG
LOEWE-OPTA MAGNET 3737W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSZBJ5sKQm8&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7J_hzDhnF8rs2c7wmgGfRlK
BRAUN ATELIER 3:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L3k5nPRvrk1aH764QRCTqE
LOEWE-OPTA TRUXA STEREO 4741W:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KhVk0KqPx0Wkh2KO_5f2fQ
GRAETZ COMEDIA 616:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmW9k3TwNE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L5sAApLzV6xoYzmRNJpMW5
SABA FREIBURG W2:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IqvS-LshUGpE1D_WY6mrZe
GRAETZ MUSICA 4R417:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7Ios98E59dWjwc2SRJyxwIn
You may also be interested in ...
CAPACITOR LEAKAGE TESTER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pySErvzUIY&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KWexvEjLB0SANSxQXi0zTS
#tuberadios #radiorestoration
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6Pme3P_F90
With 6 videos leading up to this final result, I decided to do one long video describing the various stages of the project, to spare you the pain of having to see them all.
The project started with a simple suggestion that I would consider designing a tube tester for the tubes that are most common in the German tube radios that I restore. That gained quite a body of support, and so I set off to try it.
Here is the result after a few design changes, and with some options having clearly pleased some, while not all.
This project is meant to be an ongoing prototype, so I am confident that it will be revisited in the future.
You can now support the channel:
https://www.patreon.com/mcaldeira
https://paypal.me/macaldeira
IF YOU WANT TO BUILD IT YOURSELF ...
Below are various links to pertinent information, including a Google Drive folder that has all the info on the project in support of the video series. Feel free to download it and use it for your personal builds, but please note that I won't be able to provide too much further help with building your project, as time is always scarce.
This project is definitely not for beginners, so only embark on it if you are confident that you can do so safely. If you do, you are obviously doing so at your own risk.
The PCB's can be ordered directly from PCBWay via the link below. If you prefer, you can use the Gerber files included in the info folder to produce your PCB's elsewhere.
Schematics, Gerbers, Funke Tube Cards, and more info:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Cht3xjo8EsHzl5k89JRAfChiloiAkr6H?usp=sharing
Link to Shared Project section on PCBWay's website for this PCB:
https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Full_supply_board_for_DIY_Tube_Tester_a4168937.html
Tube Cards download:
https://tuberocker.wordpress.com/2014/08/25/funke-w19-pruefkarten-download/
Full card summary in text format:
https://www.radiomuseum.org/forumdata/upload/Pruefkarten_08_2008.pdf
Meters:
«PeakTech® LDP-135»
https://www.peaktech.de/uk/PeakTech-LDP-135-Volt-ammeter-LCD-display-13mm-hight-of-digits/LDP-135
You can now support the channel:
https://www.patreon.com/mcaldeira
https://paypal.me/macaldeira
______HUNDREDS OF OTHER VIDEOS TO CHOOSE FROM_____
DIY TEST GEAR: The title says it all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7buNHf6HoDw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KkjmWX0I0zNocg6NF33EfL
RESTORATION BUILDING BLOCKS: A series of videos showing detailed steps used the restoration process of tube equipment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xvTGd4ysRE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JSYx8z2mw303vx287LHpzf
HowTo's: Various videos on some simple techniques and projects:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgr-J_D6pSU&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3B77iUGyLPai3RIvJOrkO
See also playlists on some other completed restoration projects.
PHILIPS BX750A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8U9Lteja5o&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IG6XgctidGO0u0DeT3_CxF
TELEFUNKEN OPUS 2114:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HO2bjY5vuw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7LhcZ9h9plfTFmjaM1mcifu
SABA UW-175-Z 3D:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cca4i60ZLw4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IWL18nsrSf4RnjsuPjHC-p
GRUNDIG 1070:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4J5l0fwhko&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JgnyYPRWOK763aJ8bg3iCI
SCHAUB-LORENZ GOLDY 58 type 3020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSbt7qVed78&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IBse5G--Kl89SPS9sATXfZ
BUSH VHF64:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--6JymkQ1M&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KsvN5M48cX6cxN4jSz0s3X
GRUNDIG 3060A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x2sK2GSYeE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L8e9h8lrHGREPqcgWO-YQm
TELEFUNKEN OPERETTE 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsACM0mPzs&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3SXDv8Hu4uAyl1O7NE5dc
GRAETZ SUPER 171W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhG-CH0gqm4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IjUykGE8neJSI6GUxMl2YG
LOEWE-OPTA MAGNET 3737W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSZBJ5sKQm8&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7J_hzDhnF8rs2c7wmgGfRlK
BRAUN ATELIER 3:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L3k5nPRvrk1aH764QRCTqE
LOEWE-OPTA TRUXA STEREO 4741W:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KhVk0KqPx0Wkh2KO_5f2fQ
GRAETZ COMEDIA 616:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmW9k3TwNE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L5sAApLzV6xoYzmRNJpMW5
SABA FREIBURG W2:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IqvS-LshUGpE1D_WY6mrZe
GRAETZ MUSICA 4R417:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7Ios98E59dWjwc2SRJyxwIn
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CAPACITOR LEAKAGE TESTER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pySErvzUIY&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KWexvEjLB0SANSxQXi0zTS
#tuberadios #radiorestoration
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEPc2HRH5oY
This radio restoration project started off rather disappointingly, but fortunately things started to change for the better. Some of the snags that I ran into were in fact not as serious as I first thought, and a few 'creative' ideas popped into my head, which makes for some interesting solutions.
Hope you agree. Enjoy the video.
You can now support the channel:
https://www.patreon.com/mcaldeira
https://paypal.me/macaldeira
______HUNDREDS OF OTHER VIDEOS TO CHOOSE FROM_____
DIY TEST GEAR: The title says it all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7buNHf6HoDw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KkjmWX0I0zNocg6NF33EfL
RESTORATION BUILDING BLOCKS: A series of videos showing detailed steps used the restoration process of tube equipment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xvTGd4ysRE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JSYx8z2mw303vx287LHpzf
HowTo's: Various videos on some simple techniques and projects:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgr-J_D6pSU&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3B77iUGyLPai3RIvJOrkO
See also playlists on some other completed restoration projects.
PHILIPS BX750A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8U9Lteja5o&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IG6XgctidGO0u0DeT3_CxF
TELEFUNKEN OPUS 2114:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HO2bjY5vuw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7LhcZ9h9plfTFmjaM1mcifu
SABA UW-175-Z 3D:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cca4i60ZLw4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IWL18nsrSf4RnjsuPjHC-p
GRUNDIG 1070:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4J5l0fwhko&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JgnyYPRWOK763aJ8bg3iCI
SCHAUB-LORENZ GOLDY 58 type 3020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSbt7qVed78&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IBse5G--Kl89SPS9sATXfZ
BUSH VHF64:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--6JymkQ1M&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KsvN5M48cX6cxN4jSz0s3X
GRUNDIG 3060A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x2sK2GSYeE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L8e9h8lrHGREPqcgWO-YQm
TELEFUNKEN OPERETTE 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsACM0mPzs&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3SXDv8Hu4uAyl1O7NE5dc
GRAETZ SUPER 171W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhG-CH0gqm4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IjUykGE8neJSI6GUxMl2YG
LOEWE-OPTA MAGNET 3737W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSZBJ5sKQm8&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7J_hzDhnF8rs2c7wmgGfRlK
BRAUN ATELIER 3:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L3k5nPRvrk1aH764QRCTqE
LOEWE-OPTA TRUXA STEREO 4741W:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KhVk0KqPx0Wkh2KO_5f2fQ
GRAETZ COMEDIA 616:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmW9k3TwNE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L5sAApLzV6xoYzmRNJpMW5
SABA FREIBURG W2:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IqvS-LshUGpE1D_WY6mrZe
GRAETZ MUSICA 4R417:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7Ios98E59dWjwc2SRJyxwIn
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CAPACITOR LEAKAGE TESTER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pySErvzUIY&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KWexvEjLB0SANSxQXi0zTS
#tuberadios #radiorestoration
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsH35goffQM
Only $5 for 10 PCBs and every new member get $5 bonus. + Express 24 hour service on https://www.pcbway.com/
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The Opus series of Telefunken tube radios are truly unique devices, built as top quality units for the more discerning market of the time. These radios are built to an exceptionally high standard, and focus attention on the audio quality produced, using an impressive combination of speakers that put a lot of their competitors to shame.
I have featured restoration projects on the more recent members of this series, the Opus 2004 and the Opus 2114, and can attest to the incredible quality of the result. Hopefully this one will add to that reputation.
Enjoy the series.
You can now support the channel:
https://www.patreon.com/mcaldeira
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TimeStamps
00:00 Let the games begin! Initial inspection and checks on Telefunken Opus 8 restoration - part 1 @PCBWay
00:10 Introduction.
04:10 Restoration procedure.
09:50 First inspection.
22:30 Mains and PT primary circuit.
29:43 PT secondary circuit.
31:54 Filter capacitor replacement.
33:56 Schematic check.
35:50 Conclusion.
#tuberadios #antiqueradio #radiorestoration
______HUNDREDS OF OTHER VIDEOS TO CHOOSE FROM_____
DIY TEST GEAR: The title says it all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7buNHf6HoDw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KkjmWX0I0zNocg6NF33EfL
RESTORATION BUILDING BLOCKS: A series of videos showing detailed steps used the restoration process of tube equipment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xvTGd4ysRE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JSYx8z2mw303vx287LHpzf
HowTo's: Various videos on some simple techniques and projects:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgr-J_D6pSU&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3B77iUGyLPai3RIvJOrkO
See also playlists on some other completed restoration projects.
PHILIPS BX750A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8U9Lteja5o&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IG6XgctidGO0u0DeT3_CxF
TELEFUNKEN OPUS 2114:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HO2bjY5vuw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7LhcZ9h9plfTFmjaM1mcifu
SABA UW-175-Z 3D:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cca4i60ZLw4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IWL18nsrSf4RnjsuPjHC-p
GRUNDIG 1070:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4J5l0fwhko&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JgnyYPRWOK763aJ8bg3iCI
SCHAUB-LORENZ GOLDY 58 type 3020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSbt7qVed78&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IBse5G--Kl89SPS9sATXfZ
BUSH VHF64:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--6JymkQ1M&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KsvN5M48cX6cxN4jSz0s3X
GRUNDIG 3060A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x2sK2GSYeE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L8e9h8lrHGREPqcgWO-YQm
TELEFUNKEN OPERETTE 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsACM0mPzs&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3SXDv8Hu4uAyl1O7NE5dc
GRAETZ SUPER 171W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhG-CH0gqm4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IjUykGE8neJSI6GUxMl2YG
LOEWE-OPTA MAGNET 3737W:
https://w
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQfPmVdI2do
Grundig 1070 tube radio restoration log part 4.
Completed the AM part of the RF stage and did the alignment. The FM is still a puzzle.
You can see the complete playlist for this restoration at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4J5l0fwhko&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JgnyYPRWOK763aJ8bg3iCI
All info on this model at: http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/grundig_musikgeraet_1070.html
See a series of 'Restoration Building Blocks' videos on detailed steps in the restoration process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xvTGd4ysRE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JSYx8z2mw303vx287LHpzf
See also playlists on some other completed restoration projects.
BUSH VHF64 tube radio:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--6JymkQ1M&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KsvN5M48cX6cxN4jSz0s3X
GRUNDIG 3060A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x2sK2GSYeE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L8e9h8lrHGREPqcgWO-YQm
TELEFUNKEN OPERETTE 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsACM0mPzs&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3SXDv8Hu4uAyl1O7NE5dc
GRAETZ SUPER 171W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhG-CH0gqm4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IjUykGE8neJSI6GUxMl2YG
LOEWE-OPTA MAGNET 3737W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSZBJ5sKQm8&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7J_hzDhnF8rs2c7wmgGfRlK
Braun Atelier 3:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L3k5nPRvrk1aH764QRCTqE
LOEWE-OPTA TRUXA STEREO 4741W:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KhVk0KqPx0Wkh2KO_5f2fQ
GRAETZ COMEDIA 616:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmW9k3TwNE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L5sAApLzV6xoYzmRNJpMW5
SABA FREIBURG W2:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IqvS-LshUGpE1D_WY6mrZe
GRAETZ MUSICA 4R417:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7Ios98E59dWjwc2SRJyxwIn
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CAPACITOR LEAKAGE TESTER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pySErvzUIY&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KWexvEjLB0SANSxQXi0zTS
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-Mgvn93Fh4