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38-116 Getting Working or Complete Restoration??
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I just picked up a 38-116. It apears to be in pretty good condition aside from missing a few knobs and the back. Plugged it in and only got a humm and some crackling. On initial cleaning I noted a 6J5G tube and shield missing? Also, to clean the dust I removed the tubes one at a time cleaned and put back in position. The 5X4G tube had the center plastic with alignment snapped off at base and a red mark on base of tube (I assume for line up). Unfortunatly, I cannot find a mark where it plugs in.

Also, the unit seems to be floating and resting on the tuning control. If I lift up on the base or magnetic tuning shafts I can center it. Basically I hoped to get it working without complete restoration. Now I am leaning toward restoration as a winter project. Where do I start?

Where can I pick up a Icon_confused: manual and schematics for the radio? I have a little knowledge as I am a Ham Radio operator and built Heathkits in the old days.


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38-116 Getting Working or Complete Restoration?? - by Guest - 08-20-2006, 09:18 AM
[No subject] - by Terry Judkins - 08-20-2006, 11:20 PM
[No subject] - by Guest - 08-21-2006, 08:04 PM
5X4 position - by AI2V - 08-22-2006, 10:05 AM
[No subject] - by Guest - 08-22-2006, 07:24 PM



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