Original radio test

EKSPCL · Post by **EKSPCL** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:06 pm

I have in my box's of bits that came with my EK, an original radio.

I'm no electrician, but.....

Just wanting to know if there is an easy way to test if she works or not

rosco · Post by **rosco** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:17 pm

Hi EKSPCL,
yes there is but be careful.
Make sure you use an in line fuse on your supply.
You will also need a speaker - probably any car speaker will be fine for the very short time which you will have it on - less than two minutes.

You will need an aerial and a battery.
Make absolutely sure you run the power lead to the +ve terminal of the battery.
The -ve (earth) terminal of the battery goes to the chassis of the radio.
If it is a valve radio, it will probably take 30s secs or so to "warm up"
After making all connections (and don't let the power lead or chassis get anywhere near the aerial- the power lead will do damage, the chassis will "short out teh signal only))
Just turn on the volume knob, and maybe 1/4 of a turn of volume - if it is a valve or valve/transistor radio, it will take around 30 seconds to operate - if it is a full transistor unit - it will spring to life immediately - you may have to play with the tuning knob to find a station............

please let me know how it goes - make sure you get the power lead fused and only to the battery positive terminal.....

frats,
Rosco

EKSPCL · Post by **EKSPCL** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:16 am

Ta Rosco, will do.

I'l let u no how I go, probably not till the weekend though

rosco · Post by **rosco** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:40 am

Knew I'd forgotten something - when you have made the power connections - when you turn on the unit, the station name plate backlight should come on immediately and there is also a "pilot" light (the same one) indicator (very small and red) just next to the "diamond"................

These units are invaluable to us EKSPCL - please be very careful, I am hoping the fascia panel overlay is also included?
And just in case you do decide to join our club, we had a limited number of replacement perspex station identification plates made - they are schmick.....

Can you please have a look at the base of your unit and let me know the serial identification letters............... I am being helped in another post at present and have some interest in this...........

frats,
Rosco

EKSPCL · Post by **EKSPCL** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:00 pm

Rosco, if the serial number is the 'stamped in' letters and numbers on the black bottom cover plate then here you go

JYQ 24166

Hopefully this helps

..... and yes, the cover plate is there and is in good nick.

EKSPCL · Post by **EKSPCL** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:07 pm

Here's some pics

and of the serial number?

rosco · Post by **rosco** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:00 am

Excellent EKSPCL -
we've had a post requesting this info - your pix are priceless..........

bye the way, hang on to that radio - and you have the fascia plate - to bring this unit looking new again, the station name plate, domed inserts for the knobs (look in your box of bits - they are similar in appearance to those on the instrument panel controls - choke, lights. a new "jewel" of which one of our members can supply and a really good polish up with some stuff I am now using - you will want to fit this to enhance the "feel" of your pride......

Your radio is the same model as mine - it uses both valves and transistor - it will take around 30 secs to "warm up" but has a truly "warm" tone.........

enjoy - and thanks for the update.....

frats,
Rosco

EKSPCL · Post by **EKSPCL** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:58 pm

Thanks heaps for the help rosco. I have a fair way to go before i decide whether to keep the radio or not. I'll give the test a go