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Peter S DeLuca AA2VG
Добавлен 10 окт 2011
Radio and Amateur Radio
Vintage Radio Restoration, Why Do It?
Vintage Radio Restoration is a fun and rewarding hobby. In this video I present 10 reasons why I really enjoy restoring old radios especially radios from the 1950s to the early 1960s. This is not a " How To" video but rather a video that I hope peaks your interest in the hobby. There are many excellent RUclips channels that instruct viewers on Radio Restoration. I will link several excellent channels below.
Links
1.Manuel is a fantastic teacher@www.youtube.com/@electronicsoldandnew
2. David @DavidTipton101
3. Mr Carlson@MrCarlsonsLab
4.Capacitor discharger@ruclips.net/video/ePACbuEQV60/видео.htmlsi=vTOeHtlN7jZQ3O_n
5. Dim Bulb Current limiter. @ruclips.net/video/6SXPj6HFY-Y/видео.htmlsi=blhTJ...
Links
1.Manuel is a fantastic teacher@www.youtube.com/@electronicsoldandnew
2. David @DavidTipton101
3. Mr Carlson@MrCarlsonsLab
4.Capacitor discharger@ruclips.net/video/ePACbuEQV60/видео.htmlsi=vTOeHtlN7jZQ3O_n
5. Dim Bulb Current limiter. @ruclips.net/video/6SXPj6HFY-Y/видео.htmlsi=blhTJ...
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Telefunken Opus 7 Ugly Preamp
Просмотров 967 месяцев назад
I describe the building of my simple LM386 preamp for use with my Telefunken Opus 7. It is built using "Ugly "style PCB construction which is easy and performs amazingly well. The project started as a Ham radio project to build a QRP 10 meter transceiver but soon morphed into a vintage radio restoration project. 10 meter DIY transceiver: amqrp.org/nbm610/ PCB Pads QRPme: qrpme.com Ziocom Blueto...
Why use an old Radio Shack Micronta 22-208 analog multimeter on your vintage radios and Ham radios?
Просмотров 6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Today most electronic radio enthusiasts own a digital multimeter. Nevertheless, there are special applications where an analog multimeter is preferable. Aligning the receiver on an amateur transceiver and aligning an old 1950's AM, FM, SW radio are two of those special applications. In this video, besides describing a simple repair to the Micronta 22-208, I demonstrate how I use my Micronta and...
Grundig Majestic 1060 USA
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.10 месяцев назад
This Grundig 1060 USA has been restored. All paper and electrolytic capacitors replaced. Several resistors replaced. Totally AM FM alignment. Stereo to mono cable made to access Bluetooth streaming.
Telefunken Signal Booster
Просмотров 101Год назад
The Bluetooth receiver signal needs a boost in order to achieve the appropriate audio level on the Telefunken Opus 7. This booster is part of a design by Manuel @electronicsoldandnew . My next challenge is to design a PCB using a 9V battery in a case that has a stereo input and output. For schematic details ruclips.net/video/8FYKT6aLJuE/видео.html
Telefunken Opus 7
Просмотров 876Год назад
I recently finished the restoration on this amazing German radio, the Telefunken Opus 7 built in 1957. The six speakers inside its cabinet did not disappoint. When I obtained the radio, it was not in working order and the cabinet finish was in poor condition. The restoration was straightforward as I restored it to its original specs according to the schematics. For me, the cabinet was a bigger ...
Grundig 1060 IF Alignment Phobia
Просмотров 631Год назад
This 1956 Grundig 1060 is my most recently restored vintage tube radios. I describe the radio and discuss how I got over the fear of aligning the IF transformers. I will link some excellent videos on the subject of how to align both the AM and FM sections of vintage radios using both the maximal voltage method and the visual method. The AM section of this Grundig 1060 was aligned using a Siglen...
NordMende Kadett 57 vintage tube radio restored.......Now What?
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Год назад
Restoring vintage vacuum tube radios is a challenging and fun hobby. After restoring a number of radios you may find that you don't have enough rooms to play them in. Before you go out and purchase a bigger house consider giving your restored vintage radio as a gift to family members. This NordMende Kadett 57 was given to my daughter and son-in-law as an anniversary gift. The first music they p...
Grundig Majestic 3045 vintage 1955
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.2 года назад
This 67 year old German AM,FM,SW radio (Grundig Majestic model 3045) was not working when purchased. After I replaced all the paper capacitors, the filter capacitors, the electrolytic capacitors and one large resistor it has come back to life. What a pleasure to listen to.
Frequency Counter , FREQ-MITE installed in Heathkit HW-9
Просмотров 8253 года назад
The FREQ-MITE is an audio frequency counter that can easily be installed in older analog amateur radios. This videos shows how I installed it in my Heathkit HW-9 QRP 8 bands CW rig.
The Bayou Jumper: How to operate this paraset replica and how to use the crystal spotter.
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.3 года назад
The Bayou Jumper is a paraset replica with a separate regenerative receiver and 5 watt transmitter. Making contacts is both challenging and fun. In this video I explain how it works and how using the crystal spotter makes finding your transmit frequency very easy. Have fun and Gud Dx 72 Peter AA2VG
Thanks. That is an interesting radio. Best wishes from New Zealand. ZL3ABX.
Fascinating video. So many of us don't realize how many things are in a radio, let alone a classic radio. It would be cool to see a live stream on RUclips with you working on a radio. I would be the first one to tune in. Keep those videos coming.
Frank....Thanks for the kind words. It is really a fun and interesting hobby. Each radio presents its own challenges but in the end they all sound great. I'm currently listening to Stacey Kent and Diana Krall on the 1955 Grundig. The same type of music that Ella Fitzgerald pumped out of its speakers 70 years ago! Enjoy your music... Peter
Digital meters are extremely inaccurate, you can NEVER rely on your readings ,
i have a 22-214....first meter at around age 11.lost the original...purchased one recently,good memories
It's nice to know that there are people out there doing this. Someday I'll be able to afford to get the 2 that were stolen from my GrandMother back in the mid 1970s. We'd sit out on her front porch in the dead of night listening in on her Zenith Transoceanic (B600?) gods, I miss those days.
I agree. My radios bring back great memories. Thanks for the comment.
That's a great video presentation about why restore vintage radios. Just last week we went on our annual family vacation to Italy. I took a very small (Prunus model DE333 for those who want to know) portable FM AM radio with me. Why? Because I wanted to discover what the local stations are playing daily. But also the fact that you don't need a smartphone streaming service or wifi signal to do it. I still find it fascinating that we can send radio signals and have made it possible to listen to them with these amazing circuits developed by great minds in the field of radio design.
Wow… I checked out the Prunus DE333. What a cool little radio. I’m hoping to head to Italy in the fall. Perhaps I’ll get a Prunus and take it with me……. This radio stuff is just so interesting… Thanks for the comment.
I do vintage and antique radio restorations and have worked on hundreds since the mid 1960s, but these foreign jobs never interested me.
I have only been doing radio restoration for the last 3-4 years, mostly on German radios. The one Zenith I have restored is my father’s radio. I know it’s not fair to make a comparison based on one radio but I find the German radios have a much better sound on FM and when streaming Bluetooth. The radios shown in the video were made in Germany for the US market and thus have an FM range that goes up to 108Mhz as opposed to the radios made for the EU market that only go up to about 100 Mhz. When it comes to reading the alignment instructions, Google translate is a big help…LOL. Thanks for your comment.
Great video Peter , good links and tips. You have a very good collection of radios and they sound great even over youtube. Keep up the good work and look forward to the next video. Geo De Luca
Geo, Thanks, Will do.
Thoroughly enjoyed the video. You put in words precisely the reasons that drive me. Thanks 👍
You're welcome. As you can tell from the video, you have taught me so much. Thanks
those Fet meters are inaccurate i heard
Mine has been pretty accurate compared to my Fluke digital meter.
I have one 22-208 and one 22-220a both in perfect working conditions. Very good meters but my every day multimeter is a Fluke 87V.
Thanks for the info
Never understood the cult like following of the Simpson 260. I've had several 260s and I've also had the Micronta 22-210 which is similar to the Simpson 260. IMO the Micronta is every bit as rugged as the 260 of the same era, and has a couple of advantages. 22-210 has a continuity beeper. 260 does not. 22-210 can use standard test leads, 260 requires special and expensive ones. Simpson 260 case tends to crack and break, 22-210 case is made of a more resistant plastic. 260 is WAY overpriced, then and now, 22-210 is not, even when new. My Micronta 22-210 provided many years of dependable service. In the mid 1980s and throughout the 1990s it went to many remote transmitter sites in broadcast engineering. It was accidentally dropped in the snow, kicked a few times, fell once, and had the fuses blown a couple of times. About 10 years ago, I gave it to a good friend and it is still working well for him today.
I understand what you are saying about the 260. I love using my 260 BUT I have found that the Micronta 22-208 has several really nice advantages. First and foremost it is difficult to use the Simpson to align tube radios because the Simpson has low input impedance (50 kilo ohms on the 2.5 volt scale). Recently I aligned my 1957 Zenith AM/FM radio. The AM is no problem but the Simpson is not any help with the FM. One needs to measure the control grid of the limiter. To do this you need a VTVM or a meter with a similar input impedance. The 22-208 worked well as the DC input impedance is about the same as a VTVM, 10 Mega Ohms. To balance the FM's last transformer you need to measure a Zero voltage. The Micronta has a zero voltage/current reading so it will measure on either side of zero. I like my 22-208 so much I just obtained a 22-220...... thanks for your interest.
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I've been looking for a 22-208 for a while for my Micronta video, seems they were quite thin on the ground in the UK. Ended up making the video with a few missing, I'll need to do a part 2 once I've got these. Looks like a really nice meter, akin to the 22-210 and 22-220
Thanks for the comment.
I missing two Volume poti. One for VFO A and the second for VFO B. I have a brand new 7300 and works b4 with FT1k MP with this option 2 Volumes. But i like the new one for works in CW. Modern digitalfilters an nice comfort for adjust zero beet. 73 HB9TPT
Hi, your construction method is called "Manhattan Style technique " keep up the good work , From De Luca to De Luca
Will do George...... Thanks.
I gave mine to a student 20 years ago. Maybe, you got mine ! 😅
If I did...thank you!
I still use a Triplex VOM.
Very Cool!
Like your channel. Looks like we have similar interests. Ham Radio, Music and Antique Radio. I collect and restore old radios from the 1920’s and play mandolin & banjo. 73’s KA1VMW, Mark 👋
Mark. I think perhaps it's the music that ties all of the hobbies together. Whether it's the music of CW, the piano or the amazing musical sounds that come out of my old German vacuum tube radios. It's the Music... Thanks for watching.
I have one of these.... still MINT!!! I had no idea they are that old already. All I know is that it has it's uses as you say and I use it for the same purposes. It's actually a really nice meter. I also have the classic Simpson 260. You can't be in electronics and NOT have one, it's a hard requirement. 😁
Enjoy those meters. Thanks for watching..
I got my Triplet and 5 Simpson’s from where I worked. They were getting rid of them and going only DVM. I sold the simpson’s at the local HamFest and kept the Triplet for it had a higher DC volt rating.
i use my simpson 260 and my triplett 630 all the time I love the oldies. The old Triplett will do 6000v. Handy for RF amplifiers
Thanks for watching.
Hi, nice looking meters. One remark. I have 2 analog FET meters, but they have also for AC Voltage a high impedance. This Micronta has 10k/V for AC. The meters I have are Philips PM2503 and Metrawatt MA 4E.
Yep. Only the DC voltage has a high impedance. Sounds like you have some quality meters. Thanks for watching.
A wonderfull trip down memory lane... I have one like this in my workshop and it is still in use!
They are oldies but goodies! Thanks for watching.
Ive had several 208's. Decent meter, I prefer the 210/220 myself. Have fun.
Enjoy those meters. Thanks for watching.
I’m in Vietnam currently & needed to get a multimeter quickly. After a few unsuccessful attempts at local hardware shops, they pulled a similar one out of some dusty shelf 😄 scared me a little bit, as I used only digital ones, but turned out to be just fine & I measured V and mA I needed just fine 👏
Have fun with that meter and enjoy your time in Vietnam.
In Vietnam have few store have vintage and nos analogue multimeter ! Im own micronta 208 and 220 and other brand name ! Micronta 208 not the best multimeter because abs plastic thin , pcb not thick and copper blade in contact switch thin and have v shape like digital multimeter , and especially FET in 208 very hard to replace when FET failure
@@nguyenhainam458 I have one 208 and one 220a, some days ago my 220a neddle starts drifting, after to test everything I found the input fet IC damage. I change this IC for 2 2SK117 fet transistors, meter now works perfect.
Hi I have a number of AVO meters in the shack as well as Micronta fet meter and others. Great for testing large electrolytic caps by using ohms range. A good needle kick with a slow fall back. Can of course follow varying conditions that a digital sampler cannot follow. Transistor junctions can be safely checked on x100 Ohms range. 60% deflection for silicon, 80% for germanium junctions. 73 Dave G4BTI. Analog anarchist hi hi.
Thanks for the info. I was not aware of the transistor testing ability.
@@petersdelucaaa2vg306 You are welcome, we were taught this on a company electronics training course in the 70s. Dave
It's indeed more satisfying to see a needle move while turning that potmeter, instead of irritating jumping numbers. And no need to press min / max /average buttons to get a quick indication of the range of slow fluctuations. Some digital meters got an analogue alike bar on top of the numbers, to mimic the advantages of the analogue meters. But that was not so satisfying ;)
Thanks for watching.
Reasons he stated are why I still have a warm feeling for analog meters. But..I did find it necessary to get an actual AC voltmeter that goes down to 3 mv scale. Ended up with Heath AV2, an AV3 and a Motorola 1051. Was given 1 to fix the 2 that I bought that didnt work.
Fun stuff. Thanks
hey man did you just show your address? might want to edit that bit out if you did.
Thank you..... fixed.
The Radio Shack ones were not just VOM's they were FET input. Much higher input impedance on volt ranges.
Thank for the comment. It's a great FET VOM. I miss Radio Shack!
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Hi Peter , my name is George DeLuca , did your family originate from Latina , Italy ? Cheers
Hi George, Nice to contact another DeLuca! My Grandfather and the DeLuca name came from Sicily.. Years ago we visited his birth town near Polarmo and walk the streets that he did as a child. A fun experience.
Thank you Peter. I built the KD1JV also and it is a wonderful rig, especially for portable operation while camping. Hope to hear you on the air some time...de WB9NYI
Thanks for the comment. Have fun with your KD1JV.
Why is this on my recommend?
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Enjoy!
Lindo rádio! Parabéns
Thank you.
Great result. Congratulations 👍
Fantastic restoration Peter! I watched this with the audio plugged into the car stereo. What an amazing quality sound from that speaker. The days of which they knew how to build things well.
Glad you enjoyed it. My daughter listens to it regularly. I agree, they certainly knew how to build things back then. I can't imagine that anything I purchase today will be able to be restored in 60 years.Thanks for listening.
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Thanks for watching.
What a lovely radio I'm also anticipating to purchase a one like this in my country sri Lanka.
Good luck with your restoration. Thanks for watching.
Very nice Peter, good radio. Had this come up on the home page. Thought thats an old one. 1957. See it gets a push on the bottom of QRZ web page. Thought I know what we got in the channel name. It was. Bet mentioned in 2about2. Just got on with this comment now video has ended. I bought 2 bluetooth devices I bet 10 years ago or more. Need a thing barrel plug. The original late 90's Nokia phone chargers do. Got on into something a bit never than you. the 2010, 7:1 (wired as 5:1) surround sound amp and speakers in the living room. TV, radio, DAB go through it. Another to little low wattage powered bassless cheap computer speakers in the bedroom. That one you got nicer looking, more modern, see it there and the box. little bluetooth gadget Nice radio. Speaker is good, nicer than a cheap chinas finest superstore, Walmart, Asda for us radio. Nice job. Dad got a 1968 or so seeburg jukebox. Had mechanicals done, found from USA the switch, number selector assembly. replaced that whaen he got about 2002. electronics nothing, it hums. smells, burns he said sometimes. Say I really should try to replace capacitors, it goes so not bothered, I would attempt. He got someone in later last year, Oct or so so grease it, service, new stylus. Back last month as something not right. that bloke do nothing on electronics. anything that old needs it now. 54 years or so.
Thanks for watching. Good luck with your restoration.
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Lovely video Peter. I enjoyed it greatly . What a good idea to make up the booklet . Nice looking radio . I don't know that model. I also restore vintage sets here in the UK . Isn't it wonderful to give them a new life. When the job is done and the valves light up and sound issues from the speaker it's pure magic. Well done sir for saving that one . I will sub your channel . Best wishes from Thomas ... NW England .
Glad you enjoyed it. Restoring these treasures has been so much fun. I now have 6 in my home which is the limit! I'm going to need a new house with more rooms!! Giving them away to family and friends with a booklet will allow me to continue restoring. Thanks for watching.
I have an almost identical radio! I own a Nordmende Kadett 58 model, so mine is slightly diffrent.
Enjoy that 1958 NordMende.
@@petersdelucaaa2vg306 I most certainly will!
Beautiful radio ! The problem is there isn’t any good content to listen to .
Hi I still like listening to FM but would agree the Shortwave bands are not what they used to be. Attach a Bluetooth receiver and listen to whatever you like.
In mid 1970s my uncle built a small house in our hometown village for my aunt ,and he needed a box to protect the electric meter from the rain. So he used a Grundig 1060 Bakelite radio box 🤣
They certainly made the old Grundigs with sturdy material. I’m sure that box did a good job. 😊
Greetings from another DeLuca: Black Friday after Thanksgiving 2022. After sleeping away most of the day, I awoke and skipped eating (diabetes type 2). Instead I decided to do some more work on restoring a recycled HP Compaq 6005 Pro Small Form Factor PC bought online fromeBay. (my second such purchase). I am a fan of youtube's vintage tube radio restoration channels, including Dave Tipton, Don's radio shed, AA5, & many others. I am a retired video maintenance technician (the community bestows the term engineer to those pursuing my craft, but I feel guilty having it without the college degree I feel it requires). Born late in 1950 in New York City's Queens County, but raised on Long Island, I never really enjoyed the cold weather except for sledding. When the chance to relocate to Southern California with my job presented itself, I took it. Moved with my brother, 3 years my junior, to the VALLEY. When I finally went downstairs to eat, I reheated the turkey soup put aside for me by my "ex" wife. Soup for breakfast; sure as I am expecting turkey will be the basis for most meals today. [Somehow the fresh cranberries were overlooked during the meal prep, and so they still remain packaged.] My wife brought inside my freezer packed insulin prescription refill that arrived while still asleep? Just in time as my vial was empty when I went to fill my syringe (for now we will ignore the last unopened vial remaining on the "drugs" fridge shelf and still say "just in time"). As is my habit, I fire up my tablet to watch RUclips while I eat. Hey, the next-up video is some guy with a restored Kadett radio. Who could that be? It's not Dave Tipton; just somebody named Peter. Huh, same last name as me! And now I am rambling on as if I know the guy. Hey look, he uses the dining table as his workbench just like me. Good thing no meals are expected for many hour now. Look, he likes to make a big deal of his hobby; but no evidence of other restorations, just a Variac, DMM and some tools. I wonder if he recapped it all already? I better start looking for the Elektrotanya Service Manual before way behind!
James..... Sorry for the delayed response. I didn't realize I had comments. Nice to meet another DeLuca. Restoring these old radios is just so much fun. It's lots of work that usually takes me a month or so. The thing about the hobby is that you get to listen to those 65 year old speakers and the sounds coming from those glass tubes.... I just love it. Again I'm sorry I missed your Thanksgiving greetings. Hope you had a happy New Year. I just finished a Grundig 1070 and I am now working on a Telefunken Opus 7 with 6 speakers. Have fun and thanks for watching my video. Peter S. DeLuca
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Peter, I really enjoyed this video. Great job on your restoration. I have to admit that its a great idea to incorporate the use of the phono jack to a bluetooth player. Its making me rethink my collection...
Many thanks Steve. Thanks for watching.
Thank you, Peter. Judy got a red face "D" edition and putting it together. This video is very helpful. DE Bill, k6whp dit dit
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.