inherited this radio from my grandmother, and would love to get some information about it. it is mounted under a small table and, when you pull down on the facia, the radio rotates down. only one dial, so i presume only am. may have been built by rca for montgomery wards. any value other than sentimental? worth fixing to working order? (cabinet and guts appear pristine) how complicated a fix? any information appreciated.

Hi Bill

Your radio, 84KR2510A, was made in 1948 as shown by reversing the first two digits of model number. Collectors Guide to Antique Radios lists the radio as being worth $75-$85.

Shouldn't be hard to fix if you have a volt/ohm meter. Clean out dust and look for burnt/damaged parts first.

Norm

:inherited this radio from my grandmother, and would love to get some information about it. it is mounted under a small table and, when you pull down on the facia, the radio rotates down. only one dial, so i presume only am. may have been built by rca for montgomery wards. any value other than sentimental? worth fixing to working order? (cabinet and guts appear pristine) how complicated a fix? any information appreciated.

:many thanks -- i have the basic tools and comfort doing home wiring or lamps and such, but have never worked with capacitors, tubes, etc. is there a good book or particularly good on-line resource that i could use to guide me through the basics of diagnostica and restoration? can i do this without a substantial investment in new tools?

any suggestions welcomed. thanks agsain.

Hi Bill
:
: Your radio, 84KR2510A, was made in 1948 as shown by reversing the first two digits of model number. Collectors Guide to Antique Radios lists the radio as being worth $75-$85.
:
: Shouldn't be hard to fix if you have a volt/ohm meter. Clean out dust and look for burnt/damaged parts first.
:
:Norm
:
::inherited this radio from my grandmother, and would love to get some information about it. it is mounted under a small table and, when you pull down on the facia, the radio rotates down. only one dial, so i presume only am. may have been built by rca for montgomery wards. any value other than sentimental? worth fixing to working order? (cabinet and guts appear pristine) how complicated a fix? any information appreciated.

Hi Bill

The schematic can be found at:

http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/MWC/_MWC_18-54.gif

Notice part parked C-10A, C-10B and C-10C. This is a single unit with 4 connections in your radio. It's an electrolytic filter cap, will dry out, causing hum.

Other than a volt/ohm meter and soldering iron only tools needed will be screwdriver, pliers, tools found in most homes.

John may have a better idea on books. Since you have an understanding of electricity it won't be hard. You might read other posts on nostalgiaair.org and antiqueradios.com .

Norm

::many thanks -- i have the basic tools and comfort doing home wiring or lamps and such, but have never worked with capacitors, tubes, etc. is there a good book or particularly good on-line resource that i could use to guide me through the basics of diagnostica and restoration? can i do this without a substantial investment in new tools?
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:any suggestions welcomed. thanks agsain.
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:Hi Bill
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:: Your radio, 84KR2510A, was made in 1948 as shown by reversing the first two digits of model number. Collectors Guide to Antique Radios lists the radio as being worth $75-$85.
::
:: Shouldn't be hard to fix if you have a volt/ohm meter. Clean out dust and look for burnt/damaged parts first.
::
::Norm
::
:::inherited this radio from my grandmother, and would love to get some information about it. it is mounted under a small table and, when you pull down on the facia, the radio rotates down. only one dial, so i presume only am. may have been built by rca for montgomery wards. any value other than sentimental? worth fixing to working order? (cabinet and guts appear pristine) how complicated a fix? any information appreciated.