Transgender demonstrates Zenith table radio restoration

[orangecrush]

I am a licensed ham radio operator, and love antique radios.

I am thinking of learning how to restore them myself, and have been watching many videos on the subject.

I was at first taken aback when I came across this, thinking perhaps it was a joke.

As I got into the video, I realized it was not.

When I saw the level of this restorer's expertise, I was highly impressed. This is not an easy art, and it looks effortless in the video.

Ham operators, with a few exceptions, tend to be rather conservative (some of the exceptions are friends of mine, and are activists).

But reading the comments warmed my heart. Other radio experts commented on the skill and technical aspects of the work, with hardly a mention of sexual preference or identity.

I feel it shows that acceptance and tolerance transcend barriers when we see how much we have in common, instead of focusing on differences.

This is a fine instructional video made by an expert.

[Onyrleft]

1. Having a tube amp hobby myself,

I would suggest learning on how to solder on inexpensive kits like the ones at Electronic Goldmine if you don't already know how. http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/departments.asp?dept=1059
A basic electronics course is a must before you begin.
If you're not already into electronics you'll need some equipment like a meter that can read voltages up to 700 volts. The first few projects won't pay for themselves but you'll learn a lot.
One of the best replacement parts sources is AES. https://www.cedist.com/products/radio_antique_equipment_parts_0
Be very careful when working with the voltages involved. Research research research.
Philco and Stromberg Carlsons sound amazing BTW.
Good luck.

[orangecrush]

2. Thanks!

Went to electronics school for a year in 1997.

Haven't done anything since 2000.

Found every one of my old texts for a ridiculously low price on ebay, they are enroute.

I was qc for an aerospace firm in the late 90s, I didn't do any soldering but got to play with some really cool toys, like laser micrometers.

Thanks for the tips, will be getting a meter, analog ohm meter, I have a variac, and an isolation transformer, to name a few.

I was 40 then, 60 now, and am eager to bring back that lost knowledge.

[orangecrush]

3. ...

Living life in Hi Fi!

[beardogg0524]

6. I love tube radios

I have a couple AM-only tube radios from the 1940s and an AM/FM one from rhe early-to-mid 1960s. There's just something charming about waiting for the sound to come on while the tunes warm up.

I know lots of audiophiles swear that the audio quality of tube radios is much better than transistor radios. That's very debatable, but my 1948 RCA Victor 8-X-541 and my 60s Zenith AM/FM radio have amazing sound. (My 1946 RCA 65X1 has great sound as well, but the 8-X-541 has better AM reception.

Anyway, glasslinger is a genius when it comes to restoration of vintage electronics. Radiotvphononut is a great repairman as well, but his racist rants about "China-made" Crosley radios is just cringeworthy. Dude is so racist, he even jokingly claimed that the hot glue in in Crosley turntables was made by the factory workers j*cking off while watching pornos.

[gopiscrap]

7. welcome to DU

[Onyrleft]

4. Wow, post wood and bakelite,

big old console stereos and mono record player radio systems are things you can be lucky enough to find at yard sales at prices I can afford, but we went off the track of the original tolerance and acceptance theme .
But you know, gear dude.

[orangecrush]

5. yes, I do know. "Gear.... "