Yes! - a very pretty radio to look at, but I admit I was somewhat surprised by how "untidy" the internal wiring was. Somehow I expected a German-made radio of that age to be a bit more "structured" and the wiring a bit more disciplined! 🙂
Thanks for the video Peter. I have restored a few tube sets and something I learned real fast is don't disturb the wires or it can get it out of alignment. I restored a philco once and I found a insulated wire stuck thru a hole on the tunning condenser and thought it was a mistake but turned out it was a improvised capacitor. Thanks 73.
Over the past couple of weeks I've had three 1960's tube radios serviced and all that was needed was replacing the capacitors, cleaning the switches, making an adjustments and they work like new again! It always saddens me to see people throw such things in the trash. By the way, I also put additional fuses between the transformer and the selenium rectifier if it is still working and has not been replaced with modern diodes.
Oh that´s a fine one Peter. I love my old Grundig. I added a BT-module on the external input, but invisible inside. Yes, i know, some people start to scream now, but for me it is just one more good reason to use it on daily base. Very nice vid, Peter. Thank you! Gut gemacht Peter, merci. Alles Gute im neuen Jahr Dir und Familie! 73 de Olaf. PS. Ich hab Dir eine Mail geschrieben..
Nice work again! I did this a while ago on a Blaupunkt radio. I replaced the selenium rectifier with diodes (I was able to fit them inside the old casing) and a series power resistor. It has electrostatic tweeters, I did replace the foam with 3 layers of felt from the dollar store ast they turned to dust. It works wonderfully!
Hallo Peter, ich habe schon unzählige Röhrenradios repariert aber so einen tollen Erhaltungszustand selten gesehen. Wie immer eine professionelle Reparatur und wieder ein schönes historisches Gerät gerettet. 73, DG3JA Jörg
It is nice to see that even 70 year old tar insulated caps still work.They didn't have a good reputation even 50Years ago. I wonder if our "modern" smd components will work as long. Have a nice 2024.😊🇫🇷
Peter, 75 years is not long after "The Crazy Old Man" was in charge of Germany. It has done well, but now needs some love, that's for sure! 73's And Many Thanks for another great and interesting video. Warmest Regards, and Best Wishes. Wayne & Nina 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️
Nice to be able to work on a radio with a transformer. Just about anything in the US at a reasonable cost these days are All American Five (AA5) type with the chassis connected to the mains which always adds a bit of apprehension when working on them unless you have an old isolation transformer. Most of the problem capacitors are wax type that usually always fail and have to be replaced. I always enjoyed working on those older radios back in the day. Thanks for sharing Peter.
Merci for this video. In my opinion all the capacitors need to be changed. I generally leave only the micas and those in an oil bath. All those with paper and tar are cooked or will be quickly. Thank you again, I had a good time with your video.
That is a very nice radio! Nice video! Question; starting about 12:20 when talking about the voltage selector switch, the valve seen down and to the left of the switch seems to have mercury or some sort of fluid inside. Is it a reflection or maybe a valve I'm not familiar with?
Peter, demonstrieren Sie bitte, wie Sie die Parameter der Röhrenempfänger messen. Empfindlichkeit, Selektivität usw. Verwenden Sie wahrscheinlich keinen Funktester, stimmt dass?.. Es ist auch sehr interessant, die Einstellung des Zwischenfrequenzwegs, die Anpassung des Heterodin an die Skala und die Einstellung der Eingangsfilter zu sehen.
That was nice to look back at old point to point wiring. Thanks for the video Peter.
Yes! - a very pretty radio to look at, but I admit I was somewhat surprised by how "untidy" the internal wiring was. Somehow I expected a German-made radio of that age to be a bit more "structured" and the wiring a bit more disciplined! 🙂
LOL those days after WW2 were everything else but structured. And a special license was needed to produce radio products. Crazy time...
Yes of course... :( Sadly it is very easy to forget that even in 1958/59, German industry was still recovering from the devastation of WW2.
It would have been nice to try all the bands on your Komtess for proper operation. Nice repair! Very nice video. Thanks, Peter.
Basically you are right, but in this case it makes no sense as the other radio bands are dead.
Thanks for the video Peter. I have restored a few tube sets and something I learned real fast is don't disturb the wires or it can get it out of alignment. I restored a philco once and I found a insulated wire stuck thru a hole on the tunning condenser and thought it was a mistake but turned out it was a improvised capacitor. Thanks 73.
Happy New Year Peter!
HNY!
Over the past couple of weeks I've had three 1960's tube radios serviced and all that was needed was replacing the capacitors, cleaning the switches, making an adjustments and they work like new again! It always saddens me to see people throw such things in the trash. By the way, I also put additional fuses between the transformer and the selenium rectifier if it is still working and has not been replaced with modern diodes.
So use to seeing you work on surface mount electronics. I was glad to see you work on a tube radio! Thank you.
Oh that´s a fine one Peter. I love my old Grundig. I added a BT-module on the external input, but invisible inside. Yes, i know, some people start to scream now, but for me it is just one more good reason to use it on daily base. Very nice vid, Peter. Thank you! Gut gemacht Peter, merci. Alles Gute im neuen Jahr Dir und Familie! 73 de Olaf. PS. Ich hab Dir eine Mail geschrieben..
Nice repair as usual Peter, may you have a blessed new year!!! WD8JM
Thank you and HNY
Nice work again! I did this a while ago on a Blaupunkt radio. I replaced the selenium rectifier with diodes (I was able to fit them inside the old casing) and a series power resistor. It has electrostatic tweeters, I did replace the foam with 3 layers of felt from the dollar store ast they turned to dust. It works wonderfully!
This is really a nice specimen, and good work!
Hallo Peter,
ich habe schon unzählige Röhrenradios repariert aber so einen tollen Erhaltungszustand selten gesehen. Wie immer eine professionelle Reparatur und wieder ein schönes historisches Gerät gerettet. 73, DG3JA Jörg
Vielen Dank, lieber Jörg! Ja, du hast völlig recht, dies ist wirklich ein ausgesprochen schönes Gerät, wonach ich lange gesucht hatte. 73 Peter
It is nice to see that even 70 year old tar insulated caps still work.They didn't have a good reputation even 50Years ago. I wonder if our "modern" smd components will work as long. Have a nice 2024.😊🇫🇷
Oh.... and your English is improving Peter. I believe we heard you say "SHIT"(?)
73's
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝
No never, I would never say that lol :-)
Beautifull radio! I wish I could find one in such condition.
Thanks Peter
Regards
Lynton G4XCQ
Thanky Lynton! 73
Peter, 75 years is not long after "The Crazy Old Man" was in charge of Germany. It has done well, but now needs some love, that's for sure!
73's And Many Thanks for another great and interesting video.
Warmest Regards, and Best Wishes.
Wayne & Nina
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️
Yes, absolutely agreed ! Best wishes to you both and Barbara
Happy New Year Peter. Thanks for all your instructional videos - have a great year ahead.
Thank you. HNY
At 12:21 it looks like Mercury inside that BC80 tube or is that something else on the bench getting reflected?
the reflecting material is called Getter. It keeps the Vacuum in the tube/ valve for a longer time.
nice video
Nice to be able to work on a radio with a transformer. Just about anything in the US at a reasonable cost these days are All American Five (AA5) type with the chassis connected to the mains which always adds a bit of apprehension when working on them unless you have an old isolation transformer. Most of the problem capacitors are wax type that usually always fail and have to be replaced. I always enjoyed working on those older radios back in the day. Thanks for sharing Peter.
Merci for this video. In my opinion all the capacitors need to be changed. I generally leave only the micas and those in an oil bath. All those with paper and tar are cooked or will be quickly. Thank you again, I had a good time with your video.
TNX, and good 2024 Peter. 73
Great to see you diversing away from Ham repairs . Any radio repair vlog is appreciated . Thankyou de vk2wgw
Hello Peter thanks for your interesting videos they are very good. What kind of solder fluchs do you use? Thank you 👍
Chip Quick SMD291
Okay ill try it@@TRXLab
Thank you ill try it@@TRXLab
Hi peter they don't make radios like that now days those radios have some class and made to last thank you for sharing
Um belo Vintage, Ótimo 2024 a ti e familiares meu nobre.
Great video, thanks Peter!
That is a very nice radio! Nice video! Question; starting about 12:20 when talking about the voltage selector switch, the valve seen down and to the left of the switch seems to have mercury or some sort of fluid inside. Is it a reflection or maybe a valve I'm not familiar with?
no mercury. This is called Getter. It´s putting in during the Manufacturing process to keep the Vacuum in the tube for a longer time
nice radio,good job
28:50 А я бы сразу обошёл родной предохранитель. Пусть переключатель остаётся только для оригинальности внешнего вида.
Peter, demonstrieren Sie bitte, wie Sie die Parameter der Röhrenempfänger messen. Empfindlichkeit, Selektivität usw. Verwenden Sie wahrscheinlich keinen Funktester, stimmt dass?.. Es ist auch sehr interessant, die Einstellung des Zwischenfrequenzwegs, die Anpassung des Heterodin an die Skala und die Einstellung der Eingangsfilter zu sehen.