Sony was really the first to pack a *"big" punch, with a small radio; and then the Trinitron took off. A nice example, of a well cared-for radio; darn difficult to fathom it's age as being 40! *with Panasonic close behind.
I found this Radio on a flea market some days ago. Very happy with the quality. The timer feature works too. I had to use all the switches for around 20 times until everything worked again. No crackling potentiometers after all these years. The frequency scale is not calibrated correctly. I don't know yet if I will fix this.
The sound is remarkable for such a small radio! Is the dial light working? AFC should be OFF while tuning, and switched ON when a strong FM station is tuned in to prevent off-frequency drift. AFC should also be left OFF when listening to a weak FM station adjacent to a strong one, to prevent the radio from locking onto the adjacent stronger station. AFC is a good feature, but it is important to be able to defeat it. Good radios, like this one offer that option.
Yes the dial light works fine, I just forgot to show it in this take. In the case of this radio, the AFC function doesn't cause it to skip over weaker stations (like the college station playing electronic music on 90.5) in favor of stronger ones, so there's no real need to turn it off on this one; however, I agree with what you said in general.
So cool ‼️ I have a small collection myself ( but most don’t work, and I cannot work on them myself ). I have found 3 radios that are she same model as the ones my mother bought,but not the actual radios. So it’s nice you actually have one of your dads.- And such a nice and unusual radio. It is a treasure ❗️ 📻👍🙂‼️ Do you , or do you know anyone who works on these radios❓ I’m trying to find someone reputable.
Thanks, I'm happy to have this one! You almost certainly could learn to work on radios if you wanted, but I wouldn't start with anything valuable. I do work on my own radios, but I don't really feel comfortable working on other peoples radios. You can probably find someone willing to take on the job here though: www.antiqueradios.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=15
:) I have a dad radio too. A Panasonic RF-1102 from the 80's? I think? It's sitting on my bookshelf looking pretty because a rubber band inside related to the tuner needs replacement.
Hello how are you? I want your opinion, if possible. I just bought a radio like this. But already in the negotiation, the former owner warned me that he was with the sound a little low, but I bought it anyway, because that was my childhood dream. I wanted to know from you what I can do to fix this. I saw that there are people who sell parts, which would I have to buy? Is it worth having it fixed, am I not at risk of ruining it? He is in great condition. What do you guide me to do? Thank you in advance. hug, paulo father
This radio is very compact, so it's not easy to work on. It's possible that the low volume is due to bad electrolytic capacitors. It's worth fixing, but it's not really a good first radio project, due to the complexity.
The noise on MW / LW ?? More likely SMPS generated noise from lights, computer power supplies, battery chargers, etc... oh, the "quiet times" pre-2000 when lights were incandescent, and power supplies had line frequency transformers. Essentially dead silence on the MW / LW bands during the daytime, unless a station was broadcasting on a frequency.
very cool radio. much respect
I agree
Ditto, that’s really cool!
Thanks!
Sony makes good quality stuff in general. Always like Sony radios!
They sure do, which is why it didn't take them long to become a big name.
Sony was really the first to pack a *"big" punch, with a small radio; and then the Trinitron took off. A nice example, of a well cared-for radio; darn difficult to fathom it's age as being 40! *with Panasonic close behind.
Excellent sound and performance.
I found this Radio on a flea market some days ago. Very happy with the quality. The timer feature works too. I had to use all the switches for around 20 times until everything worked again. No crackling potentiometers after all these years. The frequency scale is not calibrated correctly. I don't know yet if I will fix this.
The dial mechanism can get out of alignment, and it's a pain to get back in sync again. I had to fix the one I have.
@@50sTransistorRadios Thank you. The service manual describes it but maybe I'm too lazy.
@@50sTransistorRadios Do you have some hints how to do it? Thanks....
Very fine! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
Why not make sony like this radio now , this amazing 😍
The sound is remarkable for such a small radio! Is the dial light working?
AFC should be OFF while tuning, and switched ON when a strong FM station is tuned in to prevent off-frequency drift.
AFC should also be left OFF when listening to a weak FM station adjacent to a strong one, to prevent the radio from locking onto the adjacent stronger station. AFC is a good feature, but it is important to be able to defeat it. Good radios, like this one offer that option.
Yes the dial light works fine, I just forgot to show it in this take. In the case of this radio, the AFC function doesn't cause it to skip over weaker stations (like the college station playing electronic music on 90.5) in favor of stronger ones, so there's no real need to turn it off on this one; however, I agree with what you said in general.
With all respect Matt, with your knowledge get this going to the standard you want, because after all it was your Dad's, absolutely awesome Sir 👍 Tam.
Thanks Tam, I appreciate that!
Wow, Very nice radio, everything made today is pretty much junk, but things were build much better back then, and it is still very useful.
So cool ‼️
I have a small collection myself ( but most don’t work, and I cannot work on them myself ).
I have found 3 radios that are she same model as the ones my mother bought,but not the actual radios. So it’s nice you actually have one of your dads.-
And such a nice and unusual radio. It is a treasure ❗️
📻👍🙂‼️
Do you , or do you know anyone who works on these radios❓
I’m trying to find someone reputable.
Thanks, I'm happy to have this one! You almost certainly could learn to work on radios if you wanted, but I wouldn't start with anything valuable. I do work on my own radios, but I don't really feel comfortable working on other peoples radios. You can probably find someone willing to take on the job here though: www.antiqueradios.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=15
:) I have a dad radio too. A Panasonic RF-1102 from the 80's? I think? It's sitting on my bookshelf looking pretty because a rubber band inside related to the tuner needs replacement.
I was getting thirsty for more radios.
I'm sure a bunch of people were, so I'm going to try to at least post a radio every other video.
Very nifty Sony! Although you should've cleaned the battery terminal while you the back off.
Hello how are you? I want your opinion, if possible. I just bought a radio like this. But already in the negotiation, the former owner warned me that he was with the sound a little low, but I bought it anyway, because that was my childhood dream. I wanted to know from you what I can do to fix this. I saw that there are people who sell parts, which would I have to buy? Is it worth having it fixed, am I not at risk of ruining it? He is in great condition. What do you guide me to do? Thank you in advance. hug, paulo father
This radio is very compact, so it's not easy to work on. It's possible that the low volume is due to bad electrolytic capacitors. It's worth fixing, but it's not really a good first radio project, due to the complexity.
Where from I can get it.
Ok ..man..بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 🌷🌷
Can I have it?
I am from India
60 cycle hum................
The noise on MW / LW ?? More likely SMPS generated noise from lights, computer power supplies, battery chargers, etc... oh, the "quiet times" pre-2000 when lights were incandescent, and power supplies had line frequency transformers. Essentially dead silence on the MW / LW bands during the daytime, unless a station was broadcasting on a frequency.