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| | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 141 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 141 | Hello,
I would like to set up a bench in my shop for testing and repairing radios. So far I have a cheap multi-tester, a tube tester from an old store (don't know if it works), and an old soldering iron. What else do I need?
Thanks,
Chris | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 141 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 141 | Hello again,
The first radio that I would like to test/repair is this 54 car radio that I was not able to get $50 for on Ebay. Item # 200592899471
What should I do first?
Thanks,
Chris | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | For working on radios, it is good to have a multi-meter. What is really helpful is to have one where the impedance on the voltmeter is high. I have a cheap one that has an input impedance of 10 MegOhms. If you can pick one up, a signal generator is very useful. A unit that allows you to generate all the frequencies in the AM band, and the lower IF frequencies of the radios. They usually have a feature where you can turn an internal tone modulator on and off.
To start with your radio, I would replace all the capacitors and then power it up and check the voltages. | | |
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