My grandfather and two other engineers founded and managed Chelsea Radio Company, the company that made the radio in this video. They were pioneers in radio technology in the 1920's. Chelsea radios were considered innovative and state of the art. The Chelsea Radio technology was sought after by other radio companies who used Chelsea Radio's technology to make and sell radios under their own name.
About that Roto-zip bit... I've majorly destroyed a tube socket because someone recommended that method to me. Since then I've discovered the value of a good stainless steel brush. As long as no strands of the brush get left in the socket (speaking from personal experience in that I destroyed a rather rare new-old stock tube doing it) everything works out pretty well. The point being that it doesn't take as much material off of the contacts. Brushes for cleaning small calibre guns work well too as they are usually made of brass or steel provided they're small enough that is. I use one commonly used on competition grade air rifles. That works on all but the smallest of pin holes. That said, I am seriously glad to see you making videos again. I find them rather fascinating and informative. Any good repairman or tinkerer knows the value of learning from the mistakes of others. There's also a lot of good information regarding the diagnosis of failure modes and other issues. Thank you so much for putting this kind of content out for the world.
Just found your channel and subscribed right away. This was a wonderful video, I loved every second of the repair and renovation. This was fascinating to watch how this radio operated and how you tuned it. I really hope you are able to do more, these are of a technology I’ve never explored before and really would like to. I was a USAF Radio Operator in the early 80’s and my job was to identify many different types of radio signals and what was on them. I’m retired now and really enjoy restoration of older radios, so far I haven’t done a battery powered radio like the ones you are doing, I’ve already learned a lot. Thank you so much, Buddy.
Amazing tube radio restoration and all without schematic,......lot of knowledge in your brain. Your process for restoration was quick but well thought out. Nothing stumped you . Great results on the case and dials / face plate restoration. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in bringing these great old sets back to life.
FANTASTIC to see you back. Missed your vids. Was wondering what happened to you and this popped up this morning! . Now to sit back and enjoy. Thank you for making more vids.
Hoo-ray, you're back! Thanks for another terrific, informative video! (P.S.- love the first, white dress - very festive & cheery - really suits your personality!)
What a great pleasure it is to see you back on UA-cam. You are right, those soldering guns are ideal for heavy work even tinplate and you don't leave them on al the time.
I found this "The Chelsea Radio Company started to sell radio parts by advertising in Radio News magazine in April 1922. Located at 150 Fifth St., Chelsea, Massachusetts, the company offered its own tube sockets, amplifying transformers and variable condensers." I simply love your knowledge base and deep broad spectrum of applied science knowledge. You are a rare person these days. My mother use to say to me when I was a little child, your middle name should be "how come"? I always wanted to know how and why., I still do at 68. You have my utmost respect in that category. Love your videos. Blessings...Bill.
Greetings from Dallas, Texas! Since I started my vintage radio hobby last year I have collected six TRFs . I really needed someone with your expertise to show me the detail work of their restoration. I joined the Vintage Radio and Phonograph Society of Dallas-Ft Worth and some members said that they had met you in Houston and they spoke with the highest regard of your knowledge and skill in restoring vintage electronics. Our next auction is scheduled October 13th should you be able to travel to Dallas but you can also view and bid on the live auction online.
Good ol 5 tube TRF set :-) I had a fairly large collection back in the 80's but had to let everything go when some hard times hit. Liked watching this as it brought back some fond memories. Thanks :-)
Just found your channel and subscribed immetitly. I'm trying to remember what little I knew about radio restoration and hope to pick up a little bit from your posts. BTW, I really like the white print dress, it just looks so comfortable.
I just started watching your fantastic radio restoring videos, you do wonderful work, I have rebuilt many old ham receivers, but only one 1920s radio (Ultradyne L1) . Keep up your fantastic work, very very interesting. Chip
This video was in my recommendations last week. I watched it, then I watched the video before it and I was hooked and subscribed. Tonight I am going to start binge watching it until I have watched all the videos. It doesn't look like you post videos often but I hope maybe you might start posting more because your videos are very interesting. You are like the Jedi Master of electronics.
I have a 1920's farm radio (battery operated). Can't hardly wait to dive in to it now, thanks to you. Nicely done. Oh, I'm a newbie sub to your channel. Thank you for the video!!!
That radio is almost a hundred year old,you made it look new ,your skills are amazing ,I staring to work on tube radios ,I bought a soldering gun like your except mine came from harbor freight looks the same ,haven't use it .
It is definitely early to mid 1920's, and battery operated. It appears to use very early crude vacuum tubes, like the 01A, or the 'R' valves. They were all triodes, as evidenced by the crude sockets that resemble light bulb sockets
David Hugh, a British American inventor of Victorian times, demonstrated a successful wireless radio-telegraphic xsmitter and receiver to the British Royal Academy in 1879. They dismissed it as simple induction!
*SHES ALIVE/BACK!!!! I was so afraid you weren't making videos anymore. Glad there is no more RCA camera NO ONE on youtube makes vacuum tubes or does the stuff you do*
Thanks so much for your video! I just purchased, and for a killer deal, an immaculate Lafayette Neutrodyne Battery Radio.. circa 1925 for $18 dollars in an estate auction ( I would love to send you pics!) But there is one big issue...I still do not know what the hell I'm doing! Lol I believe I may just have to watch your video a few more times(at least!) Thanks Again. 🇨🇦👍😉
Again, I'm just awestruck by your knowledge of electronics, and by the way, I have the same issue with my cats, even in bed they hoard most of the bed. LOL
Absolutely fantastic work! I can imagine how much of a pain in the ass that chassis must have been to work on, some 30's sets ive restored recently for customers were just made so poorly the chasis actually bends! Luckilly most UK made sets are not that cheapo! :)
I freaking LOVE that homemade power supply!!! PLEEEAASE, for the love of all that is vacuumed, share a video on how you made that incredible supply! I have many beautiful pieces if history that need it! Pretty please!!!
I love your videos I have missed you a lot ,I find my self ,watching your old videos over and over,this radio I never ever seen anything like it ,I wonder who makes it or is it home made ,I been trying to spot some capicitors,or resistors on ,haven't seen any thing on their ,I love this video ,well back to watch the rest of the video.
It's good to see you back. Please keep it up if you want to (that's a bit wishywashy as we say here in the UK but... i am torn between greed for videos and wanting to not pressure you if that was the cause of the hiatus)
What are you listening to when the knobs are out of alignment? If there was a station on every single allocated frequency would it always pick up a station? Huge PITA.
My grandfather and two other engineers founded and managed Chelsea Radio Company, the company that made the radio in this video. They were pioneers in radio technology in the 1920's. Chelsea radios were considered innovative and state of the art. The Chelsea Radio technology was sought after by other radio companies who used Chelsea Radio's technology to make and sell radios under their own name.
That's an awesome story. Thanks for sharing that. Was the Chelsea clock co in any way associated with the Radio company?
Not generic after all.
Wow, that is interesting. 🤔
About that Roto-zip bit... I've majorly destroyed a tube socket because someone recommended that method to me. Since then I've discovered the value of a good stainless steel brush. As long as no strands of the brush get left in the socket (speaking from personal experience in that I destroyed a rather rare new-old stock tube doing it) everything works out pretty well. The point being that it doesn't take as much material off of the contacts. Brushes for cleaning small calibre guns work well too as they are usually made of brass or steel provided they're small enough that is. I use one commonly used on competition grade air rifles. That works on all but the smallest of pin holes.
That said, I am seriously glad to see you making videos again. I find them rather fascinating and informative. Any good repairman or tinkerer knows the value of learning from the mistakes of others. There's also a lot of good information regarding the diagnosis of failure modes and other issues. Thank you so much for putting this kind of content out for the world.
I'll echo everyone here by saying it's great to see you back. Your repair/resto videos are the best.
Just found your channel and subscribed right away. This was a wonderful video, I loved every second of the repair and renovation. This was fascinating to watch how this radio operated and how you tuned it. I really hope you are able to do more, these are of a technology I’ve never explored before and really would like to. I was a USAF Radio Operator in the early 80’s and my job was to identify many different types of radio signals and what was on them. I’m retired now and really enjoy restoration of older radios, so far I haven’t done a battery powered radio like the ones you are doing, I’ve already learned a lot. Thank you so much, Buddy.
Amazing tube radio restoration and all without schematic,......lot of knowledge in your brain. Your process for restoration was quick but well thought out. Nothing stumped you . Great results on the case and dials / face plate restoration. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in bringing these great old sets back to life.
Holy jeebus! Two for the price of one! Spoilt we are! :D
Great to see you again, Glasslinger!
very spoiled XD
Glad to see your back! I enjoy your restorations and X-ray tube videos! I've learned a lot from them.
Great to see you back! Your fashion sense is stunning! Keep up the great work! Andy from Australia!
So wonderful to see another video from you, and I see below there are TWO! Fantastic. So happy to see you and a demonstration of your skills again!
FANTASTIC to see you back. Missed your vids. Was wondering what happened to you and this popped up this morning! . Now to sit back and enjoy. Thank you for making more vids.
Wow! Thank you for the video. You popped up on my favorite list today, glad your back. I learn so much from your videos. Thanks.
Glad you are back, can't wait to have time to watch. I've got 2 old battery radios myself.
Hoo-ray, you're back! Thanks for another terrific, informative video! (P.S.- love the first, white dress - very festive & cheery - really suits your personality!)
Another wonderful video! Nice to hear from you.
What a great pleasure it is to see you back on UA-cam. You are right, those soldering guns are ideal for heavy work even tinplate and you don't leave them on al the time.
I found this "The Chelsea Radio Company started to sell radio parts by advertising in Radio News magazine in April 1922. Located at 150 Fifth St., Chelsea, Massachusetts, the company offered its own tube sockets, amplifying transformers and variable condensers." I simply love your knowledge base and deep broad spectrum of applied science knowledge. You are a rare person these days. My mother use to say to me when I was a little child, your middle name should be "how come"? I always wanted to know how and why., I still do at 68. You have my utmost respect in that category. Love your videos. Blessings...Bill.
2 in a row ???
Thank you for another wonderful video from the master of old tubes.
Hello there. I've just started watching your videos and I love your style. Thank you so much for sharing.
Another great video, thank you for sharing. Really interesting and the radio ended up looking great.
Greetings from Dallas, Texas! Since I started my vintage radio hobby last year I have collected six TRFs . I really needed someone with your expertise to show me the detail work of their restoration. I joined the Vintage Radio and Phonograph Society of Dallas-Ft Worth and some members said that they had met you in Houston and they spoke with the highest regard of your knowledge and skill in restoring vintage electronics. Our next auction is scheduled October 13th should you be able to travel to Dallas but you can also view and bid on the live auction online.
So glad to see you back! it was worth the wait.
Good ol 5 tube TRF set :-)
I had a fairly large collection back in the 80's but had to let everything go when some hard times hit. Liked watching this as it brought back some fond memories. Thanks :-)
the radio looks beautiful you done another great restore
Really appreciate your time and effort to rebuild and renew a beautiful piece of art.
Thanks for share .
73 PU2SRZ Sao Paulo - Brasil
Just found your channel and subscribed immetitly. I'm trying to remember what little I knew about radio restoration and hope to pick up a little bit from your posts. BTW, I really like the white print dress, it just looks so comfortable.
Ron great to see you, you have not posted in ages good to see you once more great content - ATB
I just started watching your fantastic radio restoring videos, you do wonderful work, I have rebuilt many old ham receivers, but only one 1920s radio (Ultradyne L1) . Keep up your fantastic work, very very interesting.
Chip
This video was in my recommendations last week. I watched it, then I watched the video before it and I was hooked and subscribed. Tonight I am going to start binge watching it until I have watched all the videos. It doesn't look like you post videos often but I hope maybe you might start posting more because your videos are very interesting. You are like the Jedi Master of electronics.
wow I am so pleased to see you back Sir
Awesome!...so glad to see you uploading new content.... You are great!
Glad to see you back. Thanks for the video!
I have a 1920's farm radio (battery operated). Can't hardly wait to dive in to it now, thanks to you. Nicely done. Oh, I'm a newbie sub to your channel. Thank you for the video!!!
Please show us around the lab! Also, an introduction on how the old radio accomplishes its task would be very educational! Thanks
Very nicely done, the renovation
Haha there is something therapeutic about watching @glasslinger 's videos!
The guy is amazing. All these skills and and a glimpse of a dress or an earring from time to time. This is killing me.
I had to do a double take on the dress. I thought I was imagining things!
Love the flowery summer dress. I am very glad to see evidence of your existence. For god sake man don't leave us all in such a state of suspense!
Good to see you again! Good video. I thought this was you tube reminding me of one of your old videos.
Short order restorations. Your a magician with these radios.
Thank you for your vids. I’m very happy you’re back.
So happy to see you! And wow thas a cool radio!!!
Thank you for posting .I am used to doing all american fives. and have a few of these sitting around waiting to be
restored
That radio is almost a hundred year old,you made it look new ,your skills are amazing ,I staring to work on tube radios ,I bought a soldering gun like your except mine came from harbor freight looks the same ,haven't use it .
I'm hooked. I love this channel.
You're amazing, you're just amazing. I wish I could do what you do. I'm always impressed.
TwoBrokeGuyz az érték
Incredible video Ron, Thank-You !!
Great to see you publishing again!
Ron, so happy you are back!!!
It is definitely early to mid 1920's, and battery operated. It appears to use very early crude vacuum tubes, like the 01A, or the 'R' valves. They were all triodes, as evidenced by the crude sockets that resemble light bulb sockets
GLAD YOU ARE BACK!
Your knowledge is amazing. Great vid, i learned a lot.
Radio is actually close to 90 years old, I have a similar set lined up for restoration, will be happy if it turns out as good as yours has!
David Hugh, a British American inventor of Victorian times, demonstrated a successful wireless radio-telegraphic xsmitter and receiver to the British Royal Academy in 1879. They dismissed it as simple induction!
when it comes to very old radios there is no one on the internet knows more than Ron he not just an expert he is THE expert
*SHES ALIVE/BACK!!!! I was so afraid you weren't making videos anymore. Glad there is no more RCA camera NO ONE on youtube makes vacuum tubes or does the stuff you do*
Welcome back, another awesome video!
I'm so happy you are back :)
good to see you back making videos
Very happy to see yo back! Keep p the good work (and the cute outfits)
Thanks so much for your video! I just purchased, and for a killer deal, an immaculate Lafayette Neutrodyne Battery Radio.. circa 1925 for $18 dollars in an estate auction ( I would love to send you pics!) But there is one big issue...I still do not know what the hell I'm doing! Lol I believe I may just have to watch your video a few more times(at least!) Thanks Again.
🇨🇦👍😉
What a great power supply, and a great restore, keep vid going
Again, I'm just awestruck by your knowledge of electronics, and by the way, I have the same issue with my cats, even in bed they hoard most of the bed. LOL
Thanks for your videos - they are very helpful
Beautiful! Really enjoyed that!
Glasslinger you are a god!! Greatest restoration videos on youtube
Wow very nice to watch this !
GREAT VIDEO AND I LOVE YOUR KITTY!
Good to see you back again
Absolutely fantastic work! I can imagine how much of a pain in the ass that chassis must have been to work on, some 30's sets ive restored recently for customers were just made so poorly the chasis actually bends! Luckilly most UK made sets are not that cheapo! :)
Great to heard from you again!
very Perfect, Dr.!
Great presentation I learned a lot thanks!
I freaking LOVE that homemade power supply!!! PLEEEAASE, for the love of all that is vacuumed, share a video on how you made that incredible supply! I have many beautiful pieces if history that need it! Pretty please!!!
Many thanks Ron great video
C'est sympa de te revoir sur youtube , j'adore ce que tu fais, merci de le partager =)
what a beauty!-lamps was beautifull,good lob.
I'm glad your back!
I love your videos I have missed you a lot ,I find my self ,watching your old videos over and over,this radio I never ever seen anything like it ,I wonder who makes it or is it home made ,I been trying to spot some capicitors,or resistors on ,haven't seen any thing on their ,I love this video ,well back to watch the rest of the video.
I realy love Your videos!
It's good to see you again！
Thank you. Fascinating.
Wspaniale Glasslinger , że wróciłeś !!!!!!! A ta sukienka .... cudo !
You're back! :D
I'm so happy :3
Truly you are spoiling us!!!😄 in a serious not, you are a great master. Joe k4jga - casselberry, florida
Ron, certainly is an ace transformer!
I love the old tube radios, especially the home built breadboard regens.
Nice to see you back! Any tube manufactures in the future?
Fantastic, wonderful.
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Dr. Stan KZ8G
2 in a row.. your spoiling us
TWO? MISSED IT, DAMNIT-HEY, Glasslinger, you are back.........unreal stuff.
@@TheGalaxyhopper Two more in the editor coming up!
i like your dress today Ron , sure does look purdy
It's good to see you back. Please keep it up if you want to (that's a bit wishywashy as we say here in the UK but... i am torn between greed for videos and wanting to not pressure you if that was the cause of the hiatus)
Good video, interesting and put together well.
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You got an adorable cat
Welcome back !
Paul Manafort at 24:53 LMAO! This is a master showing us how to do it right.
Very interesting video thank you
Made my day thanks
What are you listening to when the knobs are out of alignment? If there was a station on every single allocated frequency would it always pick up a station? Huge PITA.
Great video
Just superb!!!!!
It is great to see that you are alive and making videos again! Thank you for sharing your skill with us.