Admiral model 72D5

November 2007

Bought this nice little radio on eBay.

Symptoms:      

  • Radio lights up but has loud hum
  • Cabinet is fair with scratches
  • Volume control stiff
  • Power cord in poor condition

 Mechanical Repair:

  • Cleaned all cabinet and chassis surfaces
  • Cleaned all switches and knobs
  • Sprayed contacts/switches with clean & lube
  • Coated cabinet with Old English

Electrical Repair:

  • Replaced power supply filter capacitors
  • Dial lights bad; replaced
  • Replaced weak rectifier tube 

Notes:

  • Radio sold on eBay

  

  

  

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