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model 91 volume control issues
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01-16-2016, 09:21 PM
Hi Mike,
Measure the resistance from the volume control wiper to ground. Turn the control all the way down should see 0  ohms or a very low resistance. If not check the controls gnd connection, try a little WD-40 to clean innards if that doesn't do it replace the volume control. It's 350k w/a tap.
http://www.nostalgiaair.org/pagesbymodel...013884.pdf

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model 91 volume control issues - by qrper - 01-16-2016, 08:32 PM
RE: model 91 volume control issues - by Radioroslyn - 01-16-2016, 09:21 PM
RE: model 91 volume control issues - by qrper - 01-16-2016, 09:40 PM
RE: model 91 volume control issues - by qrper - 01-17-2016, 01:03 AM
RE: model 91 volume control issues - by codefox1 - 01-17-2016, 02:05 PM
RE: model 91 volume control issues - by qrper - 01-18-2016, 12:03 AM



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