01-31-2026, 08:56 AM
Hi Mancave,
Yes, having the radio connected to the dimbulb will do that. Congrats on bringing a 95 year old radio to life.
When I was reconditioning the Model 26 I did (for a friend), I had the opposite problem. HV was too high, sound was low. My set had the '45 triode output tube. Output tubes draw the most curent and "Class A" output stages draw almost as much at no signal as they do at full blast. The weak output tube was the cause of the low sound and high B+ voltage. Replacing the tube resolved all and the set now plays loud and proud.
Yes, having the radio connected to the dimbulb will do that. Congrats on bringing a 95 year old radio to life.
When I was reconditioning the Model 26 I did (for a friend), I had the opposite problem. HV was too high, sound was low. My set had the '45 triode output tube. Output tubes draw the most curent and "Class A" output stages draw almost as much at no signal as they do at full blast. The weak output tube was the cause of the low sound and high B+ voltage. Replacing the tube resolved all and the set now plays loud and proud.
"Do Justly, love Mercy and walk humbly with your God"- Micah 6:8
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Best Regards,
MrFixr55
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