I have run numerous things thru a turntable amplifier. If it has a hi-Z pickup (crystal or hi-z magnetic) I have found that it will work with any high level input i.e. from a radio, cassette player, CD player, etc. Maybe a RETRO retrofit would be to add a CD player in the place of the missing turntable?!!
PS: I would just be careful about connecting things that are powered by AC line - as usual you have to be careful with ground loops ( could electrocute someone!!).
PPS: The guy you are working for - is this the guy on TV - American Restorations? He is GREAT and fun to watch!!
PPPS: I dont want to infringe on your territory but let me know if he has any additional work on radios that you cannot handle or you dont have the time for.
Thanks
Lou
:Hi All, Well Ricks Restoration came up with another project for me. All in all it looks like a regular restore but the turntable is missing and I doubt there is any floating around out there. So I was thinking about hooking an earphone/RC jack cable to it so they can run a FM radio, Ipod, etc thru the set. It has a RC jack for the turntable input but was wondering if I need to put a cap or resistor in line to make something like that work. Is there anybody familiar with what I would need to make it work. You know I've restored a couple hundred radios but it seems like everything I get from Rick's has its own set of challenges and is a first for me. Once Again Thank You, George T
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:George:
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:I have run numerous things thru a turntable amplifier. If it has a hi-Z pickup (crystal or hi-z magnetic) I have found that it will work with any high level input i.e. from a radio, cassette player, CD player, etc. Maybe a RETRO retrofit would be to add a CD player in the place of the missing turntable?!!
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:PS: I would just be careful about connecting things that are powered by AC line - as usual you have to be careful with ground loops ( could electrocute someone!!).
:
:PPS: The guy you are working for - is this the guy on TV - American Restorations? He is GREAT and fun to watch!!
:
:PPPS: I dont want to infringe on your territory but let me know if he has any additional work on radios that you cannot handle or you dont have the time for.
:
:Thanks
:Lou
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::Hi All, Well Ricks Restoration came up with another project for me. All in all it looks like a regular restore but the turntable is missing and I doubt there is any floating around out there. So I was thinking about hooking an earphone/RC jack cable to it so they can run a FM radio, Ipod, etc thru the set. It has a RC jack for the turntable input but was wondering if I need to put a cap or resistor in line to make something like that work. Is there anybody familiar with what I would need to make it work. You know I've restored a couple hundred radios but it seems like everything I get from Rick's has its own set of challenges and is a first for me. Once Again Thank You, George T
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You should be able to use a Y adaptor cable ( RCA type ) to run L and R channels into a single input. This is done all the time. Both voltage signals are basically present at the one input at the same time.
Well I don't mind taking the long term fixes at present. I am just starting out here with this business, as I am an unemployed Microwave engineer ( over 50 so I MUST be obsolete!! ) Seems like no one cares to hire a guy at 54 years old no matter HOW smart he is.
I am located in Marlborough, Mass. I don't have a ton of room yet , but I am working on it. What do you think?
Thanks
Lou
:Hi Lou,
:It shows on the schematic that it is a crystal pickup, and the AC for the turntable is seperate with a different plugin. I was also wondering about running stereo into a mono input if that would be a problem. Yes Rick is the guy on "American Restorations" they are some GREAT people even Kowboy he's a hoot. I do have my hands full being I have a day job, but alot of the radios he gets in are floor models but you can always ship chassis. When he gives a time estimate it is generally a 6 to 8 month time frame, unless it's going to be on TV then it is around a 2 week madhouse. Where do you live we might be able to work something out. Thank You, George T
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::George:
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::I have run numerous things thru a turntable amplifier. If it has a hi-Z pickup (crystal or hi-z magnetic) I have found that it will work with any high level input i.e. from a radio, cassette player, CD player, etc. Maybe a RETRO retrofit would be to add a CD player in the place of the missing turntable?!!
::
::PS: I would just be careful about connecting things that are powered by AC line - as usual you have to be careful with ground loops ( could electrocute someone!!).
::
::PPS: The guy you are working for - is this the guy on TV - American Restorations? He is GREAT and fun to watch!!
::
::PPPS: I dont want to infringe on your territory but let me know if he has any additional work on radios that you cannot handle or you dont have the time for.
::
::Thanks
::Lou
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::
:::Hi All, Well Ricks Restoration came up with another project for me. All in all it looks like a regular restore but the turntable is missing and I doubt there is any floating around out there. So I was thinking about hooking an earphone/RC jack cable to it so they can run a FM radio, Ipod, etc thru the set. It has a RC jack for the turntable input but was wondering if I need to put a cap or resistor in line to make something like that work. Is there anybody familiar with what I would need to make it work. You know I've restored a couple hundred radios but it seems like everything I get from Rick's has its own set of challenges and is a first for me. Once Again Thank You, George T
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Thanks for the information, I went over and seen Kelly today to take a look at the radio. I believe the owners are from out of state so they took the radio back to were ever they are staying in the mean time. Found out it is an old couple and they want it restored 100% with a turntable. I told Kelly finding a turntable for that radio that worked would probably be like finding needle in a Hay stack. So will see what happens. Gave her a quote minus the turntable. If you happen to know anybody that has a turntable laying around for a 46-1226 let me know. I'm 58 soon to be 59 our work has slowed down a lot but I have 34 years experience fixing gas pumps, so I'm in like Flint hopefully. I do the radios after work but maybe at some point we can work something out. I wish I would have known about you a couple of weeks ago I had a lady send me a radio to repair from Delaware, I could have had her send it to you. I know you do the electronics, do you do the cabinets also? Most of the people I get want ground up restorations. Thanks Again, George T
:Hi George:
:
:You should be able to use a Y adaptor cable ( RCA type ) to run L and R channels into a single input. This is done all the time. Both voltage signals are basically present at the one input at the same time.
:
:Well I don't mind taking the long term fixes at present. I am just starting out here with this business, as I am an unemployed Microwave engineer ( over 50 so I MUST be obsolete!! ) Seems like no one cares to hire a guy at 54 years old no matter HOW smart he is.
:
:I am located in Marlborough, Mass. I don't have a ton of room yet , but I am working on it. What do you think?
:
:Thanks
:Lou
:
::Hi Lou,
::It shows on the schematic that it is a crystal pickup, and the AC for the turntable is seperate with a different plugin. I was also wondering about running stereo into a mono input if that would be a problem. Yes Rick is the guy on "American Restorations" they are some GREAT people even Kowboy he's a hoot. I do have my hands full being I have a day job, but alot of the radios he gets in are floor models but you can always ship chassis. When he gives a time estimate it is generally a 6 to 8 month time frame, unless it's going to be on TV then it is around a 2 week madhouse. Where do you live we might be able to work something out. Thank You, George T
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:::George:
:::
:::I have run numerous things thru a turntable amplifier. If it has a hi-Z pickup (crystal or hi-z magnetic) I have found that it will work with any high level input i.e. from a radio, cassette player, CD player, etc. Maybe a RETRO retrofit would be to add a CD player in the place of the missing turntable?!!
:::
:::PS: I would just be careful about connecting things that are powered by AC line - as usual you have to be careful with ground loops ( could electrocute someone!!).
:::
:::PPS: The guy you are working for - is this the guy on TV - American Restorations? He is GREAT and fun to watch!!
:::
:::PPPS: I dont want to infringe on your territory but let me know if he has any additional work on radios that you cannot handle or you dont have the time for.
:::
:::Thanks
:::Lou
:::
:::
:::
::::Hi All, Well Ricks Restoration came up with another project for me. All in all it looks like a regular restore but the turntable is missing and I doubt there is any floating around out there. So I was thinking about hooking an earphone/RC jack cable to it so they can run a FM radio, Ipod, etc thru the set. It has a RC jack for the turntable input but was wondering if I need to put a cap or resistor in line to make something like that work. Is there anybody familiar with what I would need to make it work. You know I've restored a couple hundred radios but it seems like everything I get from Rick's has its own set of challenges and is a first for me. Once Again Thank You, George T
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Well I can do a limited amount of cabinet work - replace grill cloth, reglue veneer, add a little varnish and/or replace feet with something "period".
I of course do the electronics 100%.
I have been doing this kind of stuff since I was 12 years old and I have a complete laboratory for this (I have more equipment here than I had at Raytheon!!).
Right now I am just ramping up and want to augment my unemployment check. Its' funny - I used to tell my mother years ago that if I ever lost my job I can do THIS. - Boy what a prophecy!!
OK on the console - I will look out for the turntable you seek but you are correct - in most cases the old units do not work if you can even find them at all. BUT I am good at finding things - maybe we will see.
I am curious - how do you charge people for your work ? Do you use an hourly rate? Just like to compare notes.
Thanks Again
PS: My new shop is called the "Retro Radio Shop"
Lou
Hi Lou,
:
:Thanks for the information, I went over and seen Kelly today to take a look at the radio. I believe the owners are from out of state so they took the radio back to were ever they are staying in the mean time. Found out it is an old couple and they want it restored 100% with a turntable. I told Kelly finding a turntable for that radio that worked would probably be like finding needle in a Hay stack. So will see what happens. Gave her a quote minus the turntable. If you happen to know anybody that has a turntable laying around for a 46-1226 let me know. I'm 58 soon to be 59 our work has slowed down a lot but I have 34 years experience fixing gas pumps, so I'm in like Flint hopefully. I do the radios after work but maybe at some point we can work something out. I wish I would have known about you a couple of weeks ago I had a lady send me a radio to repair from Delaware, I could have had her send it to you. I know you do the electronics, do you do the cabinets also? Most of the people I get want ground up restorations. Thanks Again, George T
:
:
:
:
::Hi George:
::
::You should be able to use a Y adaptor cable ( RCA type ) to run L and R channels into a single input. This is done all the time. Both voltage signals are basically present at the one input at the same time.
::
::Well I don't mind taking the long term fixes at present. I am just starting out here with this business, as I am an unemployed Microwave engineer ( over 50 so I MUST be obsolete!! ) Seems like no one cares to hire a guy at 54 years old no matter HOW smart he is.
::
::I am located in Marlborough, Mass. I don't have a ton of room yet , but I am working on it. What do you think?
::
::Thanks
::Lou
::
:::Hi Lou,
:::It shows on the schematic that it is a crystal pickup, and the AC for the turntable is seperate with a different plugin. I was also wondering about running stereo into a mono input if that would be a problem. Yes Rick is the guy on "American Restorations" they are some GREAT people even Kowboy he's a hoot. I do have my hands full being I have a day job, but alot of the radios he gets in are floor models but you can always ship chassis. When he gives a time estimate it is generally a 6 to 8 month time frame, unless it's going to be on TV then it is around a 2 week madhouse. Where do you live we might be able to work something out. Thank You, George T
:::
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::::George:
::::
::::I have run numerous things thru a turntable amplifier. If it has a hi-Z pickup (crystal or hi-z magnetic) I have found that it will work with any high level input i.e. from a radio, cassette player, CD player, etc. Maybe a RETRO retrofit would be to add a CD player in the place of the missing turntable?!!
::::
::::PS: I would just be careful about connecting things that are powered by AC line - as usual you have to be careful with ground loops ( could electrocute someone!!).
::::
::::PPS: The guy you are working for - is this the guy on TV - American Restorations? He is GREAT and fun to watch!!
::::
::::PPPS: I dont want to infringe on your territory but let me know if he has any additional work on radios that you cannot handle or you dont have the time for.
::::
::::Thanks
::::Lou
::::
::::
::::
:::::Hi All, Well Ricks Restoration came up with another project for me. All in all it looks like a regular restore but the turntable is missing and I doubt there is any floating around out there. So I was thinking about hooking an earphone/RC jack cable to it so they can run a FM radio, Ipod, etc thru the set. It has a RC jack for the turntable input but was wondering if I need to put a cap or resistor in line to make something like that work. Is there anybody familiar with what I would need to make it work. You know I've restored a couple hundred radios but it seems like everything I get from Rick's has its own set of challenges and is a first for me. Once Again Thank You, George T
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If you want you can email me at thurst5761@aol.com
and I'll tell you how I work with prices. Can also help you with cabinet restoration. Put your name and radio in subject line I get a ton of spam.
Look Forward To Hearing From You,
George T
:Hello Again George:
:
:Well I can do a limited amount of cabinet work - replace grill cloth, reglue veneer, add a little varnish and/or replace feet with something "period".
:
:I of course do the electronics 100%.
:
:I have been doing this kind of stuff since I was 12 years old and I have a complete laboratory for this (I have more equipment here than I had at Raytheon!!).
:
:Right now I am just ramping up and want to augment my unemployment check. Its' funny - I used to tell my mother years ago that if I ever lost my job I can do THIS. - Boy what a prophecy!!
:
:OK on the console - I will look out for the turntable you seek but you are correct - in most cases the old units do not work if you can even find them at all. BUT I am good at finding things - maybe we will see.
:
:I am curious - how do you charge people for your work ? Do you use an hourly rate? Just like to compare notes.
:
:Thanks Again
:PS: My new shop is called the "Retro Radio Shop"
:Lou
:
:
:
:Hi Lou,
::
::Thanks for the information, I went over and seen Kelly today to take a look at the radio. I believe the owners are from out of state so they took the radio back to were ever they are staying in the mean time. Found out it is an old couple and they want it restored 100% with a turntable. I told Kelly finding a turntable for that radio that worked would probably be like finding needle in a Hay stack. So will see what happens. Gave her a quote minus the turntable. If you happen to know anybody that has a turntable laying around for a 46-1226 let me know. I'm 58 soon to be 59 our work has slowed down a lot but I have 34 years experience fixing gas pumps, so I'm in like Flint hopefully. I do the radios after work but maybe at some point we can work something out. I wish I would have known about you a couple of weeks ago I had a lady send me a radio to repair from Delaware, I could have had her send it to you. I know you do the electronics, do you do the cabinets also? Most of the people I get want ground up restorations. Thanks Again, George T
::
::
::
::
:::Hi George:
:::
:::You should be able to use a Y adaptor cable ( RCA type ) to run L and R channels into a single input. This is done all the time. Both voltage signals are basically present at the one input at the same time.
:::
:::Well I don't mind taking the long term fixes at present. I am just starting out here with this business, as I am an unemployed Microwave engineer ( over 50 so I MUST be obsolete!! ) Seems like no one cares to hire a guy at 54 years old no matter HOW smart he is.
:::
:::I am located in Marlborough, Mass. I don't have a ton of room yet , but I am working on it. What do you think?
:::
:::Thanks
:::Lou
:::
::::Hi Lou,
::::It shows on the schematic that it is a crystal pickup, and the AC for the turntable is seperate with a different plugin. I was also wondering about running stereo into a mono input if that would be a problem. Yes Rick is the guy on "American Restorations" they are some GREAT people even Kowboy he's a hoot. I do have my hands full being I have a day job, but alot of the radios he gets in are floor models but you can always ship chassis. When he gives a time estimate it is generally a 6 to 8 month time frame, unless it's going to be on TV then it is around a 2 week madhouse. Where do you live we might be able to work something out. Thank You, George T
::::
::::
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:::::George:
:::::
:::::I have run numerous things thru a turntable amplifier. If it has a hi-Z pickup (crystal or hi-z magnetic) I have found that it will work with any high level input i.e. from a radio, cassette player, CD player, etc. Maybe a RETRO retrofit would be to add a CD player in the place of the missing turntable?!!
:::::
:::::PS: I would just be careful about connecting things that are powered by AC line - as usual you have to be careful with ground loops ( could electrocute someone!!).
:::::
:::::PPS: The guy you are working for - is this the guy on TV - American Restorations? He is GREAT and fun to watch!!
:::::
:::::PPPS: I dont want to infringe on your territory but let me know if he has any additional work on radios that you cannot handle or you dont have the time for.
:::::
:::::Thanks
:::::Lou
:::::
:::::
:::::
::::::Hi All, Well Ricks Restoration came up with another project for me. All in all it looks like a regular restore but the turntable is missing and I doubt there is any floating around out there. So I was thinking about hooking an earphone/RC jack cable to it so they can run a FM radio, Ipod, etc thru the set. It has a RC jack for the turntable input but was wondering if I need to put a cap or resistor in line to make something like that work. Is there anybody familiar with what I would need to make it work. You know I've restored a couple hundred radios but it seems like everything I get from Rick's has its own set of challenges and is a first for me. Once Again Thank You, George T
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