Zenith Tube Radio and the Story BEHIND Civil Defense Radio Markings - 1961 XD50G Restoration [4K]

1961 Zenith Consoltone Tube Radio in for inspection and restoration/updating. We also discuss the Civil Defense CD markings on the radio dial. This will explore the story Behind those markings, and answer some of those questions you may have had.
Note: This CONELRAD system was at least partially put into action a few times, due to some isolated false alarm cases. In some cases, the results were rather comical, 60+ years later that is... But the fact the system on paper looked so effective - perhaps it served a deterrent purpose after all, we may never know.
See the checklist which appears when status changes, for tracking what is discovered that needs addressing in Red, followed by Green when resolved.
NOTE: This is not instruction, it is for entertainment for people like me who enjoy watching projects and the experiences gained. If you attempt to do any of the things in this video you are at your own risk. I am using special tech-bench safety equipment not detailed here so don't take for granted you can just plug these old items in safely without them being checked and repaired correctly. Check out the link below to Mr Carlson's Lab video below.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND REFERENCES:
[note: am in no way representing how these folks have shown doing these things - I don't even think they would approve.]
Schematics: NostalgiaAir.com
Thanks to shango066 for championing the approach of "fix it first", before mass re-capping. See shango066 for many examples of that approach.
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Awesome discussion of bench safety including variacs and isolation transformers by Mr Carlson's Lab (highly recommended):
• Tech Tips Tuesday, Iso...
‪@MrCarlsonsLab‬
Modification method for a commercial Tripp Lite isolation transformer for tech-bench use by Todd Harrison, his channel is called ToddFun:
• ToddFun.com: Isolation...
‪@ToddFun‬
Camera: Canon G7X Mark III
Mic: Rode Micro
Video Editing Software: Power Director
Video Editor: just me
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