I remember tearing into one of these car radios 📻 as a child. I think it was late 1983. It had such COOL looking circuitry on the inside, but I could not catch anything on it. I spent hours 😪 trying to get a radio station 🚉. While doing my experimentation on this radio, I didn't know that I was burning it up. I was using my dad's car battery charger to power it. The smell of burning electronics was filling the house. Although the smell wasn't too bad, I tried the radio again the next day. I guess my experimentation proved too much. I'd burned 🔥 out my dad's battery charger. My experimentation was at an end, but my dad wasn't mad. PLEASE keep these GREAT car radio videos coming!! Your friend, Jeff.
Hi Jeffrey, so happy and glad hearing from you. Such a great story and thank you for sharing. This is my first car radio to fix, it is crazy not that much space and packed with so many parts. I do not have an schematic so trying to figure out the circuit. Even if I had that schematic could be over my head since this radio have long wave, short wave, AM, and 2 FM selection. LOL. I am adding Bluetooth to this radio so wish me luck and stay tuned for the result. Have a good day. Regards from Florida, Jay
Thank you for another great video. This radio sounds great. You have so much patience working on units like this, so much stuff cramped up in a tiny space. Great job done
Hi Sis, so good hearing from you. You know how I am. LOL. I like challenges “can I do it”, I do not give up that easy, guess that is why I work on radios and other things. Have a great day. Love you very much!
Hi Robert, good hearing from you. I know what you mean. LOL. I was trying to buy another one since this was not working. I was totally in shock when I saw the prices online. Fund one Grand Prix and they want over a $1000 dollars. The others that you saw in the picture were not Grand Prix. I am adding Bluetooth to this radio, so stay tuned for the result. You might enjoy watching attached video series “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% all part restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
Hi Richard, you welcome. So glad that you enjoyed watching this video and taking time to message me. I love Belair car, did not know that they were operating with vacuum tube. I am adding Bluetooth to this radio so wish me luck and stay tuned for the result. You might enjoy watching attached video series “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% all part restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
Hi Jay, really enjoyed seeing a car radio repair segment. Essentially similar principle as table top except transistors. It appears those pesky capacitors remain the culprits even for old car radios. The radio restore shops make a fortune. Great job and best wishes restoring the BMW.
Hi David, great hearing from you. This is my first car radio to fix, it is crazy not that much space and packed with so many parts. I do not have an schematic so trying to figure out the circuit. Even if I had that schematic could be over my head since this radio have long wave, short wave, AM, and 2 FM selection. LOL. I am adding Bluetooth to this radio so wish me luck and stay tuned for the result. Have a good day. Regards, Jay
Ken, you made my day. So happy that this video brought back some good memories for you. Thank you very much! I really appreciate your time watching my videos and sending uplifting comments. I truly appreciate you experience and wish that I had electronic background or mentor when I got started. Was always fascinated with radios since was a child when we actually listened to radio shows as a family. Years ago before internet (LOL), went to public liberty and check out every book about subject to understand it better. As you know book knowledge is great but I need working knowledge and experience to be able to perform. So I decided to make the videos to pass along what I know in detailed to encourage others with no electronic background to understand the process and not get overwhelmed. Wish me luck, tring to add Bluetooth to this radio. You might enjoy watching “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
Ian, is so good hearing from you. Thank you for taking time to message me with such a uplifting comments. Sometimes I wonder if anyone cares for these videos, since they takes so much time to make them. Guess they do not know by leaving comments and select like video UA-cam promoted to others. You always supported me and want to take this time to tell you. Thank you my friend! Have a great day.
You are a true Canadian gentleman. I visited Canada and enjoyed canadian hospitality, culture, and people. Thank you for taking time to message me, and so glad that you enjoyed watching this video. I like challenges “can I do it”, I do not give up that easy, guess that is why I work on radios and other things. I am adding Bluetooth to this radio, so stay tuned for the result. Feel free to watch attached video series you might enjoy “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% all part restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
@@RadioFixer Thanks, Jay. That's very kind of you. I got one of those Bluetooth circuit boards off AliExpress a couple of years ago to add it to an antique radio I have but have not got around to doing the modification yet. I may have to add a small step-down transformer and voltage regulator to get it working.
I totally understand that, I need 3 life time to finish all my projects. Working on restoring my 1975 BMW the last so many years. LOL . Finally decided to complete it. Most of my time is trying to remember where I put the parts when I took it a part many many years ago. LOL
Hi Jim, thank you so much. You are a true gentleman. This radio is packed with parts. I guess because have short-way, AM, FM, some others that I have no idea what they are 😂. Stay tuned since I am adding bluetooth to this old radio. Have a great weekend. Regards from Florida, Jay
Hi Steve, I thought that you lift my channel and disowned me. 😂😂 How are you my friend? I told some people that you got lost in the action or did not like my car restoration videos. 🙃 I am so glad and happy that you are ok. Thank you for all these times support me my friend. Welcome back and wish me good luck, I am adding Bluetooth to this 50 year old radio. You know how I am “love challenge”. 😂 have a fantastic day Steve. Regards from Florida, Jay.
Jürgen, thank you for taking time to message me, and so glad that you enjoyed watching this video. I like challenges “can I do it” and I do not give up, that is why I work on radios and other things. I am adding Bluetooth to this radio so Stay Tuned for upcoming video. Feel free to watch this video series, you might enjoy watching “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% all part restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
For a long time I have been adding extra solder (at this point I assume it was for the flux) prior to using solder wick. Adding flux to solder wick, is obvious and I am so glad you chose to show it. Thinking back on all of the components that I've had to cut at board level, then shove through their mounting holes, because I couldn't get the solder sucker to completely remove their solder... ...I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to binging your previous content.
Is so good to hear from you and thank you for taking time to message me, and so glad that you enjoyed watching this video. Sometimes I wonder if these videos are helpful or not since there are high level of views but not enough responses. Please feel free to watch other videos, you might enjoy watching “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
Hi Bruce, thank you so much my friend. Was ready to stop making videos and focus on more important thing in life, like watching TV. LOL. But that did not work that well. Hope I can figure out how to add Bluetooth to this radio since not that much space. Tired of AM and FM radio since they paly too much ads, and talk shows. LOL . Good hearing from you Bruce. Have a good day.
Michael, it is so good to hear from you and thank you for taking time to message me, and so glad that you enjoyed watching this video. Sometimes I wonder if these videos are helpful others or not since there are high level of views but not enough responses. Please feel free to watch other videos, you might enjoy watching “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
The reason the caps read higher is because they have a high internal resistance that throws the reading off but your Peak tester is not showing the resistance so you need a better tester.
Hi Steve, good hearing from you, I do this as a hobby. What equipment do you suggest to use for capacitor test. I have Peak as you mentioned, Fluke 179, and Heathkit IT-28. I am adding Bluetooth to this radio, wish me luck and stay tuned for the result. You might enjoy watching attached video series “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% all part restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
Dean, terima kasih telah meluangkan waktu untuk mengirim pesan kepada saya, dan sangat senang Anda menikmati menonton video ini. Saya suka tantangan “bisakah saya melakukannya?” Saya tidak menyerah, itulah sebabnya saya bekerja di radio dan lain-lain. Nantikan hasilnya. Jangan ragu untuk menonton seri video ini, Anda mungkin juga menikmati menonton video “Rat House Radio” ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, 100% restorasi seluruh bagian. Setiap Seri sangat unik dan berbeda dan saya mencoba mengambil pendekatan berbeda untuk memecahkan masalah. Semoga harimu menyenangkan! Salam dari Florida, Jay
German radios are built solid and use very few screws to hold parts in Reminds of my German P38 Pistol you need no hand tools to take it apart or put it together. Great work on that radio so far.
Hi Larry, so happy to hear from you. I love those German P38 Pistol, I always wanted to have one. You are absolutely correct about their products. I guess that's why I like BMW cars. Still working on my car and hope will have some video soon after adding Bluetooth to this 50 years young radio. Thank you for supporting this channel my friend. Have a good day Larry.
Eric, it is so good to hear from Brazil. I had the opportunity to visit your country for a month in 1978 with my Brazilian ex-Girlfriend and love the hospitality, culture, and people. Thank you for taking time to message me, and so glad that you enjoyed watching this video. Sometimes I wonder if these videos are helpful or not since there are high level of views but not enough responses. Please feel free to watch other videos, you might enjoy watching “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
Hello Dennis, thank you for taking time to message me, and so glad that you enjoyed watching this video. I like challenges “can I do it” I do not give up, that is why I work on radios and other things. Stay tuned for the result. Feel free to watch this video series, you might enjoy watching “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% all part restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
Dennis, I had no clue when I bought the car almost new that had these type of the radio. I changed it since did not have caste player. But glad that I kept it. I did not know that this radio has Low wave until you mentioned it. It is packed with parts so hard to work on it. Wish me luck ti add Bluetooth to it. I can at least try to figure it out. Good hearing from you Dennis.
I remember tearing into one of these car radios 📻 as a child. I think it was late 1983. It had such COOL looking circuitry on the inside, but I could not catch anything on it. I spent hours 😪 trying to get a radio station 🚉. While doing my experimentation on this radio, I didn't know that I was burning it up. I was using my dad's car battery charger to power it. The smell of burning electronics was filling the house. Although the smell wasn't too bad, I tried the radio again the next day. I guess my experimentation proved too much. I'd burned 🔥 out my dad's battery charger. My experimentation was at an end, but my dad wasn't mad. PLEASE keep these GREAT car radio videos coming!! Your friend, Jeff.
Hi Jeffrey, so happy and glad hearing from you. Such a great story and thank you for sharing. This is my first car radio to fix, it is crazy not that much space and packed with so many parts. I do not have an schematic so trying to figure out the circuit. Even if I had that schematic could be over my head since this radio have long wave, short wave, AM, and 2 FM selection. LOL.
I am adding Bluetooth to this radio so wish me luck and stay tuned for the result. Have a good day. Regards from Florida, Jay
Thank you for another great video. This radio sounds great. You have so much patience working on units like this, so much stuff cramped up in a tiny space. Great job done
Hi Sis, so good hearing from you. You know how I am. LOL. I like challenges “can I do it”, I do not give up that easy, guess that is why I work on radios and other things. Have a great day. Love you very much!
@@RadioFixer that’s the attitude of a winner. Love you too 🤗😃😘🤗
I remember radio's like this back in the 1990's you couldn't even give them away back then.
Hi Robert, good hearing from you. I know what you mean. LOL. I was trying to buy another one since this was not working. I was totally in shock when I saw the prices online. Fund one Grand Prix and they want over a $1000 dollars. The others that you saw in the picture were not Grand Prix. I am adding Bluetooth to this radio, so stay tuned for the result.
You might enjoy watching attached video series “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% all part restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
jay thank you for the video and I have worked on a becker in the past ! I just finished working on a 1955 Belair tube car radio .
Hi Richard, you welcome. So glad that you enjoyed watching this video and taking time to message me. I love Belair car, did not know that they were operating with vacuum tube. I am adding Bluetooth to this radio so wish me luck and stay tuned for the result.
You might enjoy watching attached video series “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% all part restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
Hi Jay, really enjoyed seeing a car radio repair segment. Essentially similar principle as table top except transistors. It appears those pesky capacitors remain the culprits even for old car radios. The radio restore shops make a fortune. Great job and best wishes restoring the BMW.
Hi David, great hearing from you. This is my first car radio to fix, it is crazy not that much space and packed with so many parts. I do not have an schematic so trying to figure out the circuit. Even if I had that schematic could be over my head since this radio have long wave, short wave, AM, and 2 FM selection. LOL.
I am adding Bluetooth to this radio so wish me luck and stay tuned for the result. Have a good day. Regards, Jay
I used to repair those radios in the seventies. Excellent radio. Thank you for the memories
Ken from gpt ms
Ken, you made my day. So happy that this video brought back some good memories for you.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate your time watching my videos and sending uplifting comments. I truly appreciate you experience and wish that I had electronic background or mentor when I got started. Was always fascinated with radios since was a child when we actually listened to radio shows as a family. Years ago before internet (LOL), went to public liberty and check out every book about subject to understand it better. As you know book knowledge is great but I need working knowledge and experience to be able to perform. So I decided to make the videos to pass along what I know in detailed to encourage others with no electronic background to understand the process and not get overwhelmed. Wish me luck, tring to add Bluetooth to this radio.
You might enjoy watching “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
Thanks Jay. I appreciate your channel and letting us watch you work. I am working may way through all of them now.
Ian, is so good hearing from you. Thank you for taking time to message me with such a uplifting comments. Sometimes I wonder if anyone cares for these videos, since they takes so much time to make them. Guess they do not know by leaving comments and select like video UA-cam promoted to others. You always supported me and want to take this time to tell you. Thank you my friend! Have a great day.
New subscriber. James from Canada. Nice repair.
You are a true Canadian gentleman. I visited Canada and enjoyed canadian hospitality, culture, and people.
Thank you for taking time to message me, and so glad that you enjoyed watching this video. I like challenges “can I do it”, I do not give up that easy, guess that is why I work on radios and other things.
I am adding Bluetooth to this radio, so stay tuned for the result.
Feel free to watch attached video series you might enjoy “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% all part restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
@@RadioFixer Thanks, Jay. That's very kind of you. I got one of those Bluetooth circuit boards off AliExpress a couple of years ago to add it to an antique radio I have but have not got around to doing the modification yet. I may have to add a small step-down transformer and voltage regulator to get it working.
I totally understand that, I need 3 life time to finish all my projects. Working on restoring my 1975 BMW the last so many years. LOL . Finally decided to complete it. Most of my time is trying to remember where I put the parts when I took it a part many many years ago. LOL
@@RadioFixer Ha ha. Ain't that the truth. 😁
WOW!👀 That’s a lot of stuff crammed into that tiny chassis. 😮 Great work👍
Hi Jim, thank you so much. You are a true gentleman. This radio is packed with parts. I guess because have short-way, AM, FM, some others that I have no idea what they are 😂. Stay tuned since I am adding bluetooth to this old radio. Have a great weekend. Regards from Florida, Jay
Jay I was patiently waiting for another electronics repair video from you and this did not disappoint!
Hi Steve, I thought that you lift my channel and disowned me. 😂😂
How are you my friend? I told some people that you got lost in the action or did not like my car restoration videos. 🙃
I am so glad and happy that you are ok. Thank you for all these times support me my friend. Welcome back and wish me good luck, I am adding Bluetooth to this 50 year old radio. You know how I am “love challenge”. 😂 have a fantastic day Steve. Regards from Florida, Jay.
@@RadioFixer Really not into car restos anymore but if they were 1960s to 70s street legal American
built cars I would watch them.
I totally understand. Was joking. Have a great day.
You are doing a nice job! 😊
Jürgen, thank you for taking time to message me, and so glad that you enjoyed watching this video. I like challenges “can I do it” and I do not give up, that is why I work on radios and other things. I am adding Bluetooth to this radio so Stay Tuned for upcoming video.
Feel free to watch this video series, you might enjoy watching “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% all part restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
For a long time I have been adding extra solder (at this point I assume it was for the flux) prior to using solder wick. Adding flux to solder wick, is obvious and I am so glad you chose to show it. Thinking back on all of the components that I've had to cut at board level, then shove through their mounting holes, because I couldn't get the solder sucker to completely remove their solder...
...I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to binging your previous content.
Is so good to hear from you and thank you for taking time to message me, and so glad that you enjoyed watching this video. Sometimes I wonder if these videos are helpful or not since there are high level of views but not enough responses. Please feel free to watch other videos, you might enjoy watching “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
Nice job in fixing the BMW radio. Great to see a new Radio Fixer video out!! Looking forward to see more content😁
Hi Bruce, thank you so much my friend. Was ready to stop making videos and focus on more important thing in life, like watching TV. LOL. But that did not work that well. Hope I can figure out how to add Bluetooth to this radio since not that much space. Tired of AM and FM radio since they paly too much ads, and talk shows. LOL . Good hearing from you Bruce. Have a good day.
@@RadioFixer Don’t stop making videos!! You have to much knowledge not to share😃 I know you will figure out the Bluetooth issue👍
Thank you Bruce. Hope we can fly soon and make some videos. 😂
Nice radio, that would have been expensive back in the day. I have subscribed thanks for making the video
Michael, it is so good to hear from you and thank you for taking time to message me, and so glad that you enjoyed watching this video. Sometimes I wonder if these videos are helpful others or not since there are high level of views but not enough responses. Please feel free to watch other videos, you might enjoy watching “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
The reason the caps read higher is because they have a high internal resistance that throws the reading off but your Peak tester is not showing the resistance so you need a better tester.
Hi Steve, good hearing from you, I do this as a hobby. What equipment do you suggest to use for capacitor test. I have Peak as you mentioned, Fluke 179, and Heathkit IT-28.
I am adding Bluetooth to this radio, wish me luck and stay tuned for the result.
You might enjoy watching attached video series “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% all part restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
Radio yang sangat bagus.
Dean, terima kasih telah meluangkan waktu untuk mengirim pesan kepada saya, dan sangat senang Anda menikmati menonton video ini. Saya suka tantangan “bisakah saya melakukannya?” Saya tidak menyerah, itulah sebabnya saya bekerja di radio dan lain-lain. Nantikan hasilnya.
Jangan ragu untuk menonton seri video ini, Anda mungkin juga menikmati menonton video “Rat House Radio” ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, 100% restorasi seluruh bagian. Setiap Seri sangat unik dan berbeda dan saya mencoba mengambil pendekatan berbeda untuk memecahkan masalah. Semoga harimu menyenangkan! Salam dari Florida, Jay
German radios are built solid and use very few screws to hold parts in
Reminds of my German P38 Pistol you need no hand tools to take it apart or put it together. Great work on that radio so far.
Hi Larry, so happy to hear from you. I love those German P38 Pistol, I always wanted to have one. You are absolutely correct about their products. I guess that's why I like BMW cars. Still working on my car and hope will have some video soon after adding Bluetooth to this 50 years young radio. Thank you for supporting this channel my friend. Have a good day Larry.
Another subscriber! I loved your channel! Take care, hugs from Brazil!
Eric, it is so good to hear from Brazil. I had the opportunity to visit your country for a month in 1978 with my Brazilian ex-Girlfriend and love the hospitality, culture, and people. Thank you for taking time to message me, and so glad that you enjoyed watching this video. Sometimes I wonder if these videos are helpful or not since there are high level of views but not enough responses. Please feel free to watch other videos, you might enjoy watching “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
@@RadioFixer Your videos are true lessons! I learn a lot from each video I watch, I will definitely watch more of your videos!
@@RadioFixer Also, I would love to get in touch to talk more about electronics and diversity, would that be possible?
Eric, feel free to email me at radiofixer.yahoo.com. Have a great day.
No Bluetooth or WiFi from that rear DIN jack 🙃. Great radio even has Long Wave
Hello Dennis, thank you for taking time to message me, and so glad that you enjoyed watching this video. I like challenges “can I do it” I do not give up, that is why I work on radios and other things. Stay tuned for the result.
Feel free to watch this video series, you might enjoy watching “Rat House Radio” video as well ua-cam.com/video/uMfL4Eakzng/v-deo.html, it was 100% all part restoration. Each Series are so unique and different and I tried to take different approach to solve the problems. Have a great day! Regards from Florida, Jay
@@RadioFixer I always wanted to put a Becker with SW in a 1992 SAAB I had but they were too expensive. So in went a Blaupunkt, but no SW band.
Dennis, I had no clue when I bought the car almost new that had these type of the radio. I changed it since did not have caste player. But glad that I kept it. I did not know that this radio has Low wave until you mentioned it. It is packed with parts so hard to work on it. Wish me luck ti add Bluetooth to it. I can at least try to figure it out. Good hearing from you Dennis.
@@RadioFixer I'll be following along.
Does Werner Herzog know his brother repairs radios?
I suspect, he's too afraid of Florida man to argue.
Hello, LOL. Yes1 he is a subscriber too. Good hearing from you, you made me laugh this morning when I saw your message. Have a great day.