07-25-2013, 09:20 PM
We are getting soooo far away from the original poster who seems to be new to old radios. If I were starting again from new, which I was 10 years ago, this would not be a radio I would try to get running. Yes, I have a couple of farm radios with the usual 90/1.5 voltage requirements and enjoyed building power supplies in a battery case. This radio is very different and would require a more complex supply. Even after my little experience, not something I would like to build.
Every once in while, one buys a radio that is just not cost effective to bring to life. I do believe with the experience he has, this is the case. Perhaps just clean it up and look at it. Nothing wrong with that as most of us have lots of radios we look at, after all, how many can you run at once?
Enjoy the hobby but I would look for another radio that catches your fancy that runs off of 110 and you can listen to as well as admire.
Jerry
Every once in while, one buys a radio that is just not cost effective to bring to life. I do believe with the experience he has, this is the case. Perhaps just clean it up and look at it. Nothing wrong with that as most of us have lots of radios we look at, after all, how many can you run at once?
Enjoy the hobby but I would look for another radio that catches your fancy that runs off of 110 and you can listen to as well as admire.
Jerry
A friend in need is a pest! Bill Slee ca 1970.
