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Model 80B Won't play
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11-01-2010, 03:33 PM
Hi All,

I have a very nice Model 80 where I replaced all caps and rewound the oscillator coil (was open). I made the changes listed on the Phorum re: the 2 meg resistor and the other changes recommended. The radio only plays one channel (570am), a strong NY station. It is very clear and loud enough, even w/o the antenna hooked up. It does not play across the dial. I have to be tuned in to get it.

I switched the oscillator connections in case it was wrong and have the same symptom. I would it very carefully with about 18 turns of number 40 wire. I am not sure what to do, as I have checked everythng several times with no change or problem noted. I adjusted the regen and other trimmers with no change as well. Not sure what to do. Could I have amde a mistake on the coil (its the second I have done, the first was a Model 60 and plays great)?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Steve
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Model 80B Won't play - by SteveJB - 11-01-2010, 03:33 PM
Re: Model 80B Won't play - by exray - 11-01-2010, 03:41 PM
Re: Model 80B Won't play - by SteveJB - 11-01-2010, 03:56 PM
Re: Model 80B Won't play - by 7estatdef - 11-01-2010, 05:27 PM
Re: Model 80B Won't play - by SteveJB - 11-01-2010, 08:23 PM
Re: Model 80B Won't play - by 7estatdef - 11-01-2010, 09:14 PM
Re: Model 80B Won't play - by SteveJB - 11-01-2010, 09:33 PM
Re: Model 80B Won't play - by 7estatdef - 11-01-2010, 09:51 PM
Re: Model 80B Won't play - by Steve Davis - 11-01-2010, 10:09 PM
Re: Model 80B Won't play - by codefox1 - 11-02-2010, 11:00 AM
Re: Model 80B Won't play - by 7estatdef - 11-02-2010, 05:17 PM
Re: Model 80B Won't play - by Ron Ramirez - 11-02-2010, 06:02 PM
Re: Model 80B Won't play - by 7estatdef - 11-02-2010, 09:28 PM
Re: Model 80B Won't play - by Ron Ramirez - 11-04-2010, 06:36 PM



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