Franklin Radio C 101 Part 1

Well, since it seems like everybody wants way too much money for old broken down vacuum tube stuff, I found a transistor radio to work on. I know it makes noise, but doesn't receive any stations.

[@tubeDude48]

Also see: *Jim Burns.* He really tares them down, and does nice cabinet work.

[@HALinTheShop]

Thank you for posting this, Tim. I have one just like yours, and it works fine. Like yours, the integrated circuit work was not particularly attractive...very typical of that of the era. I am looking for a schematic for it also.

[@timtimeprojects3576]

Thanks for the info! I hope it sounds decent when back together. Other than it being solid state it is reminiscent of the vacuum tube Tombstone Radios.

[@philchubb8670]

So will there be a part 2? I'm really frustrated because I wanted to follow your logic to see how to fix something like this. You've left me hanging.

[@timtimeprojects3576]

Part 2 is out and three is being edited. Thanks for watching and I hope it can help you out somewhat.

[@artbarnes1717]

Where are the tubes? 😊 interesting stuff, Tim.

[@timtimeprojects3576]

That is all transistor radio. It from 1973, so maybe the relics Im used to but it’s 50+ years old.

[@jeremiahchamberlin4499]

I’ve got a radio that looks just like that, but I don’t think it’s a replica.
Edit: Please consider your viewers. Watching you run a knob while listening to nothing but static with no reason given for what you’re doing is frustrating for those of us watching. You could have deleted most of that footage, and the video would not have suffered any meaning.

[@timtimeprojects3576]

I do agree. I did mention that the last half of the video was just tuning around. I would have edited it better but was fighting with my outdated computer for editing rights.

[@jeremiahchamberlin4499]

@@timtimeprojects3576 🙂

[@kendom33]

Oh. It looks like one of those cheap Chinese receivers. Is the background hum your workshop or the radio power supply. All the very best with the repair.

[@timtimeprojects3576]

Most of the hum you are hearing is coming from a dehumidifier that doesn't want to be outdone by the air conditioner and the water pump. It's a new streaming camera, and the mic pics up everything. I am trying out different software to hopefully eliminate.

[@bellytripper-nh8ox]

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I WILL FINISH YOUR LAST SENTENCE **FOR** YOU: "the hum that is coming out of the radio speaker!!" Did i finish your sentence right?