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12/11/2002 7:07:49 PMBill in Texas
I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill
12/12/2002 7:28:44 PMDave
Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.

:I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/12/2002 11:17:13 PMBill in Texas
:Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
:
::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill
12/12/2002 11:29:28 PMBill in Texas
I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.


::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
::
:::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/13/2002 12:02:01 AMNorm Leal
Hi Bill

Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.

Information can be found on this site.

http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm

Norm

:I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
:
:
:::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
:::
::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/13/2002 2:47:16 AMBill in Texas
:Thanks Norm,

I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???

Hi Bill
:
: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
:
: Information can be found on this site.
:
: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
:
:Norm
:
:
:
::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
::
::
::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
::::
:::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/13/2002 9:56:10 AMNorm Leal
Hi Bill

The Radiola 33 can be found at:

http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/RCA/_RCA_1-28.gif

Your AR should be close. Most of these RCA TRF radios were very similar. Could someone have removed the terminal strip? They were mounted above the chassis and connected radio to power supply. Your AR874 may be an early version, before they used a terminal strip?

Norm

::Thanks Norm,
:
:I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???
:
:Hi Bill
::
:: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
::
:: Information can be found on this site.
::
:: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
::
::Norm
::
::
::
:::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
:::
:::
:::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
:::::
::::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/13/2002 3:00:47 PMBill in Texas
Norm, still cannot find the schematic. The URL you gave me does not work, but I have been looking at http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/schematics/schem_RCA.htm. I guess they are the same. If the 33s are posted, I cannot find them.

I do not believe this set ever had a terminal strip. I have found no evidence that show that this old radio ever had one either. Since this is an old radio, I may have to find information on it "the old-fashioned way". I may have to go to the library. Thanks, Bill


Hi Bill
:
: The Radiola 33 can be found at:
:
:http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/RCA/_RCA_1-28.gif
:
: Your AR should be close. Most of these RCA TRF radios were very similar. Could someone have removed the terminal strip? They were mounted above the chassis and connected radio to power supply. Your AR874 may be an early version, before they used a terminal strip?
:
:Norm
:
:::Thanks Norm,
::
::I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???
::
::Hi Bill
:::
::: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
:::
::: Information can be found on this site.
:::
::: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
:::
:::Norm
:::
:::
:::
::::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
::::
::::
::::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
::::::
:::::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/14/2002 2:10:54 AMBill in Texas
Everyone, I have really been studying the wiring on the old Radiola AR 784 that I have. I now believe that the short black wire coming out of one of the five holes in the PS connects to the chassis thought a small hole in the side of the chassis for a common. The more I look, the more I appreciate the superb technical design of these old radios. When I was in EE school some 40 years ago we studied all of these types of circuits. I had forgotten, but it is all beginning to come back. Still have not found a schematic. I just seem to run out of time looking. Bill

Norm, still cannot find the schematic. The URL you gave me does not work, but I have been looking at http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/schematics/schem_RCA.htm. I guess they are the same. If the 33s are posted, I cannot find them.
:
:I do not believe this set ever had a terminal strip. I have found no evidence that show that this old radio ever had one either. Since this is an old radio, I may have to find information on it "the old-fashioned way". I may have to go to the library. Thanks, Bill
:
:
:Hi Bill
::
:: The Radiola 33 can be found at:
::
::http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/RCA/_RCA_1-28.gif
::
:: Your AR should be close. Most of these RCA TRF radios were very similar. Could someone have removed the terminal strip? They were mounted above the chassis and connected radio to power supply. Your AR874 may be an early version, before they used a terminal strip?
::
::Norm
::
::::Thanks Norm,
:::
:::I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???
:::
:::Hi Bill
::::
:::: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
::::
:::: Information can be found on this site.
::::
:::: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
::::
::::Norm
::::
::::
::::
:::::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
:::::
:::::
:::::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
:::::::
::::::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/14/2002 11:23:59 AMJeff W
Bill,
A Radiola AR-784 is the chassis type for a Radiola 33.
Jeff

:Everyone, I have really been studying the wiring on the old Radiola AR 784 that I have. I now believe that the short black wire coming out of one of the five holes in the PS connects to the chassis thought a small hole in the side of the chassis for a common. The more I look, the more I appreciate the superb technical design of these old radios. When I was in EE school some 40 years ago we studied all of these types of circuits. I had forgotten, but it is all beginning to come back. Still have not found a schematic. I just seem to run out of time looking. Bill
:
:Norm, still cannot find the schematic. The URL you gave me does not work, but I have been looking at http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/schematics/schem_RCA.htm. I guess they are the same. If the 33s are posted, I cannot find them.
::
::I do not believe this set ever had a terminal strip. I have found no evidence that show that this old radio ever had one either. Since this is an old radio, I may have to find information on it "the old-fashioned way". I may have to go to the library. Thanks, Bill
::
::
::Hi Bill
:::
::: The Radiola 33 can be found at:
:::
:::http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/RCA/_RCA_1-28.gif
:::
::: Your AR should be close. Most of these RCA TRF radios were very similar. Could someone have removed the terminal strip? They were mounted above the chassis and connected radio to power supply. Your AR874 may be an early version, before they used a terminal strip?
:::
:::Norm
:::
:::::Thanks Norm,
::::
::::I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???
::::
::::Hi Bill
:::::
::::: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
:::::
::::: Information can be found on this site.
:::::
::::: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
:::::
:::::Norm
:::::
:::::
:::::
::::::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
::::::
::::::
::::::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
::::::::
:::::::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/14/2002 3:49:45 PMBill in Texas
Thanks Jeff, but do you know where I can get an schematic?? I can pay. Bill

:Bill,
:A Radiola AR-784 is the chassis type for a Radiola 33.
:Jeff
:
::Everyone, I have really been studying the wiring on the old Radiola AR 784 that I have. I now believe that the short black wire coming out of one of the five holes in the PS connects to the chassis thought a small hole in the side of the chassis for a common. The more I look, the more I appreciate the superb technical design of these old radios. When I was in EE school some 40 years ago we studied all of these types of circuits. I had forgotten, but it is all beginning to come back. Still have not found a schematic. I just seem to run out of time looking. Bill
::
::Norm, still cannot find the schematic. The URL you gave me does not work, but I have been looking at http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/schematics/schem_RCA.htm. I guess they are the same. If the 33s are posted, I cannot find them.
:::
:::I do not believe this set ever had a terminal strip. I have found no evidence that show that this old radio ever had one either. Since this is an old radio, I may have to find information on it "the old-fashioned way". I may have to go to the library. Thanks, Bill
:::
:::
:::Hi Bill
::::
:::: The Radiola 33 can be found at:
::::
::::http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/RCA/_RCA_1-28.gif
::::
:::: Your AR should be close. Most of these RCA TRF radios were very similar. Could someone have removed the terminal strip? They were mounted above the chassis and connected radio to power supply. Your AR874 may be an early version, before they used a terminal strip?
::::
::::Norm
::::
::::::Thanks Norm,
:::::
:::::I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???
:::::
:::::Hi Bill
::::::
:::::: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
::::::
:::::: Information can be found on this site.
::::::
:::::: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
::::::
::::::Norm
::::::
::::::
::::::
:::::::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
:::::::
:::::::
:::::::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
:::::::::
::::::::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/14/2002 4:22:37 PMNorm Leal
Hi Bill

Schematic are here on nostalgiaair. I don't know why they don't come up for you. Try this:

http://www.nostalgiaair.org/Riders/RCA.htm

That is the list of RCA schematics. Go down to 33 AC/DC and open. To get a larger copy click on the schematic. Let us know if it works?

Norm

:Thanks Jeff, but do you know where I can get an schematic?? I can pay. Bill
:
::Bill,
::A Radiola AR-784 is the chassis type for a Radiola 33.
::Jeff
::
:::Everyone, I have really been studying the wiring on the old Radiola AR 784 that I have. I now believe that the short black wire coming out of one of the five holes in the PS connects to the chassis thought a small hole in the side of the chassis for a common. The more I look, the more I appreciate the superb technical design of these old radios. When I was in EE school some 40 years ago we studied all of these types of circuits. I had forgotten, but it is all beginning to come back. Still have not found a schematic. I just seem to run out of time looking. Bill
:::
:::Norm, still cannot find the schematic. The URL you gave me does not work, but I have been looking at http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/schematics/schem_RCA.htm. I guess they are the same. If the 33s are posted, I cannot find them.
::::
::::I do not believe this set ever had a terminal strip. I have found no evidence that show that this old radio ever had one either. Since this is an old radio, I may have to find information on it "the old-fashioned way". I may have to go to the library. Thanks, Bill
::::
::::
::::Hi Bill
:::::
::::: The Radiola 33 can be found at:
:::::
:::::http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/RCA/_RCA_1-28.gif
:::::
::::: Your AR should be close. Most of these RCA TRF radios were very similar. Could someone have removed the terminal strip? They were mounted above the chassis and connected radio to power supply. Your AR874 may be an early version, before they used a terminal strip?
:::::
:::::Norm
:::::
:::::::Thanks Norm,
::::::
::::::I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???
::::::
::::::Hi Bill
:::::::
::::::: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
:::::::
::::::: Information can be found on this site.
:::::::
::::::: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
:::::::
:::::::Norm
:::::::
:::::::
:::::::
::::::::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
::::::::
::::::::
::::::::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
::::::::::
:::::::::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/14/2002 5:52:57 PMBill,
:Thanks Jeff, but do you know where I can get an schematic?? I can pay. Bill
:
::Bill,
::A Radiola AR-784 is the chassis type for a Radiola 33.
::Jeff
::
:::Everyone, I have really been studying the wiring on the old Radiola AR 784 that I have. I now believe that the short black wire coming out of one of the five holes in the PS connects to the chassis thought a small hole in the side of the chassis for a common. The more I look, the more I appreciate the superb technical design of these old radios. When I was in EE school some 40 years ago we studied all of these types of circuits. I had forgotten, but it is all beginning to come back. Still have not found a schematic. I just seem to run out of time looking. Bill
:::
:::Norm, still cannot find the schematic. The URL you gave me does not work, but I have been looking at http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/schematics/schem_RCA.htm. I guess they are the same. If the 33s are posted, I cannot find them.
::::
::::I do not believe this set ever had a terminal strip. I have found no evidence that show that this old radio ever had one either. Since this is an old radio, I may have to find information on it "the old-fashioned way". I may have to go to the library. Thanks, Bill
::::
::::
::::Hi Bill
:::::
::::: The Radiola 33 can be found at:
:::::
:::::http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/RCA/_RCA_1-28.gif
:::::
::::: Your AR should be close. Most of these RCA TRF radios were very similar. Could someone have removed the terminal strip? They were mounted above the chassis and connected radio to power supply. Your AR874 may be an early version, before they used a terminal strip?
:::::
:::::Norm
:::::
:::::::Thanks Norm,
::::::
::::::I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???
::::::
::::::Hi Bill
:::::::
::::::: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
:::::::
::::::: Information can be found on this site.
:::::::
::::::: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
:::::::
:::::::Norm
:::::::
:::::::
:::::::
::::::::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
::::::::
::::::::
::::::::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
::::::::::
:::::::::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill
12/14/2002 6:00:05 PMJeff W
Bill,
If you can't find it here or get to it. I can e-mail it to you as I have a copy. Just post your e-mail under your name in the e-mail box below the name box, and leave out your server or use INVALID as your server. Then tell me what the server name is in the text of your message. That way it is a little harder for those who use search engines to find e-mails for the purpose of sending unwanted e-mail. However, you still might get some.
Jeff W

Thanks Jeff, but do you know where I can get an schematic?? I can pay. Bill
:
::Bill,
::A Radiola AR-784 is the chassis type for a Radiola 33.
::Jeff
::
:::Everyone, I have really been studying the wiring on the old Radiola AR 784 that I have. I now believe that the short black wire coming out of one of the five holes in the PS connects to the chassis thought a small hole in the side of the chassis for a common. The more I look, the more I appreciate the superb technical design of these old radios. When I was in EE school some 40 years ago we studied all of these types of circuits. I had forgotten, but it is all beginning to come back. Still have not found a schematic. I just seem to run out of time looking. Bill
:::
:::Norm, still cannot find the schematic. The URL you gave me does not work, but I have been looking at http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/schematics/schem_RCA.htm. I guess they are the same. If the 33s are posted, I cannot find them.
::::
::::I do not believe this set ever had a terminal strip. I have found no evidence that show that this old radio ever had one either. Since this is an old radio, I may have to find information on it "the old-fashioned way". I may have to go to the library. Thanks, Bill
::::
::::
::::Hi Bill
:::::
::::: The Radiola 33 can be found at:
:::::
:::::http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/RCA/_RCA_1-28.gif
:::::
::::: Your AR should be close. Most of these RCA TRF radios were very similar. Could someone have removed the terminal strip? They were mounted above the chassis and connected radio to power supply. Your AR874 may be an early version, before they used a terminal strip?
:::::
:::::Norm
:::::
:::::::Thanks Norm,
::::::
::::::I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???
::::::
::::::Hi Bill
:::::::
::::::: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
:::::::
::::::: Information can be found on this site.
:::::::
::::::: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
:::::::
:::::::Norm
:::::::
:::::::
:::::::
::::::::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
::::::::
::::::::
::::::::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
::::::::::
:::::::::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/14/2002 6:12:13 PMJeff W
This link should take you right to the page.

http://www.nostalgiaair.org/Riders/showinfo.asp?PATH=RCA&IMG=_RCA_1-28.gif&INF=33%20%20AC%20%2F%20DC

copy and paste into your web address box at upper right of your screen and hit go.

Then use right click on schematic and select save as. This way you open it with a good image software and print program to edit to an appropriate size and DPI. like Photo Shop, etc.

Jeff W

:Bill,
:If you can't find it here or get to it. I can e-mail it to you as I have a copy. Just post your e-mail under your name in the e-mail box below the name box, and leave out your server or use INVALID as your server. Then tell me what the server name is in the text of your message. That way it is a little harder for those who use search engines to find e-mails for the purpose of sending unwanted e-mail. However, you still might get some.
:Jeff W
:
:Thanks Jeff, but do you know where I can get an schematic?? I can pay. Bill
::
:::Bill,
:::A Radiola AR-784 is the chassis type for a Radiola 33.
:::Jeff
:::
::::Everyone, I have really been studying the wiring on the old Radiola AR 784 that I have. I now believe that the short black wire coming out of one of the five holes in the PS connects to the chassis thought a small hole in the side of the chassis for a common. The more I look, the more I appreciate the superb technical design of these old radios. When I was in EE school some 40 years ago we studied all of these types of circuits. I had forgotten, but it is all beginning to come back. Still have not found a schematic. I just seem to run out of time looking. Bill
::::
::::Norm, still cannot find the schematic. The URL you gave me does not work, but I have been looking at http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/schematics/schem_RCA.htm. I guess they are the same. If the 33s are posted, I cannot find them.
:::::
:::::I do not believe this set ever had a terminal strip. I have found no evidence that show that this old radio ever had one either. Since this is an old radio, I may have to find information on it "the old-fashioned way". I may have to go to the library. Thanks, Bill
:::::
:::::
:::::Hi Bill
::::::
:::::: The Radiola 33 can be found at:
::::::
::::::http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/RCA/_RCA_1-28.gif
::::::
:::::: Your AR should be close. Most of these RCA TRF radios were very similar. Could someone have removed the terminal strip? They were mounted above the chassis and connected radio to power supply. Your AR874 may be an early version, before they used a terminal strip?
::::::
::::::Norm
::::::
::::::::Thanks Norm,
:::::::
:::::::I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???
:::::::
:::::::Hi Bill
::::::::
:::::::: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
::::::::
:::::::: Information can be found on this site.
::::::::
:::::::: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
::::::::
::::::::Norm
::::::::
::::::::
::::::::
:::::::::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
:::::::::
:::::::::
:::::::::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
:::::::::::
::::::::::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/14/2002 7:46:26 PMBill in Texas
:Jeff, the URL you gave me worked. I have the schematic. No need for you to email it. I still do not know why I could not find it. Being stupid, I guess. I will let you know if it is the correct on after I print. Bill

This link should take you right to the page.
:
:http://www.nostalgiaair.org/Riders/showinfo.asp?PATH=RCA&IMG=_RCA_1-28.gif&INF=33%20%20AC%20%2F%20DC
:
:copy and paste into your web address box at upper right of your screen and hit go.
:
:Then use right click on schematic and select save as. This way you open it with a good image software and print program to edit to an appropriate size and DPI. like Photo Shop, etc.
:
:Jeff W
:
::Bill,
::If you can't find it here or get to it. I can e-mail it to you as I have a copy. Just post your e-mail under your name in the e-mail box below the name box, and leave out your server or use INVALID as your server. Then tell me what the server name is in the text of your message. That way it is a little harder for those who use search engines to find e-mails for the purpose of sending unwanted e-mail. However, you still might get some.
::Jeff W
::
::Thanks Jeff, but do you know where I can get an schematic?? I can pay. Bill
:::
::::Bill,
::::A Radiola AR-784 is the chassis type for a Radiola 33.
::::Jeff
::::
:::::Everyone, I have really been studying the wiring on the old Radiola AR 784 that I have. I now believe that the short black wire coming out of one of the five holes in the PS connects to the chassis thought a small hole in the side of the chassis for a common. The more I look, the more I appreciate the superb technical design of these old radios. When I was in EE school some 40 years ago we studied all of these types of circuits. I had forgotten, but it is all beginning to come back. Still have not found a schematic. I just seem to run out of time looking. Bill
:::::
:::::Norm, still cannot find the schematic. The URL you gave me does not work, but I have been looking at http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/schematics/schem_RCA.htm. I guess they are the same. If the 33s are posted, I cannot find them.
::::::
::::::I do not believe this set ever had a terminal strip. I have found no evidence that show that this old radio ever had one either. Since this is an old radio, I may have to find information on it "the old-fashioned way". I may have to go to the library. Thanks, Bill
::::::
::::::
::::::Hi Bill
:::::::
::::::: The Radiola 33 can be found at:
:::::::
:::::::http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/RCA/_RCA_1-28.gif
:::::::
::::::: Your AR should be close. Most of these RCA TRF radios were very similar. Could someone have removed the terminal strip? They were mounted above the chassis and connected radio to power supply. Your AR874 may be an early version, before they used a terminal strip?
:::::::
:::::::Norm
:::::::
:::::::::Thanks Norm,
::::::::
::::::::I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???
::::::::
::::::::Hi Bill
:::::::::
::::::::: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
:::::::::
::::::::: Information can be found on this site.
:::::::::
::::::::: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
:::::::::
:::::::::Norm
:::::::::
:::::::::
:::::::::
::::::::::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
::::::::::
::::::::::
::::::::::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
::::::::::::
:::::::::::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/14/2002 8:02:20 PMBill in Texas
::After a quick look, I believe the Radiola 33 AC is the one. Now I think, I can verify my suspissions that the short black wire from the PS that is not connected should be grounded to the chassis for a common.

Thanks for you paticence with me. Bill

Jeff, the URL you gave me worked. I have the schematic. No need for you to email it. I still do not know why I could not find it. Being stupid, I guess. I will let you know if it is the correct on after I print. Bill
:
:This link should take you right to the page.
::
::http://www.nostalgiaair.org/Riders/showinfo.asp?PATH=RCA&IMG=_RCA_1-28.gif&INF=33%20%20AC%20%2F%20DC
::
::copy and paste into your web address box at upper right of your screen and hit go.
::
::Then use right click on schematic and select save as. This way you open it with a good image software and print program to edit to an appropriate size and DPI. like Photo Shop, etc.
::
::Jeff W
::
:::Bill,
:::If you can't find it here or get to it. I can e-mail it to you as I have a copy. Just post your e-mail under your name in the e-mail box below the name box, and leave out your server or use INVALID as your server. Then tell me what the server name is in the text of your message. That way it is a little harder for those who use search engines to find e-mails for the purpose of sending unwanted e-mail. However, you still might get some.
:::Jeff W
:::
:::Thanks Jeff, but do you know where I can get an schematic?? I can pay. Bill
::::
:::::Bill,
:::::A Radiola AR-784 is the chassis type for a Radiola 33.
:::::Jeff
:::::
::::::Everyone, I have really been studying the wiring on the old Radiola AR 784 that I have. I now believe that the short black wire coming out of one of the five holes in the PS connects to the chassis thought a small hole in the side of the chassis for a common. The more I look, the more I appreciate the superb technical design of these old radios. When I was in EE school some 40 years ago we studied all of these types of circuits. I had forgotten, but it is all beginning to come back. Still have not found a schematic. I just seem to run out of time looking. Bill
::::::
::::::Norm, still cannot find the schematic. The URL you gave me does not work, but I have been looking at http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/schematics/schem_RCA.htm. I guess they are the same. If the 33s are posted, I cannot find them.
:::::::
:::::::I do not believe this set ever had a terminal strip. I have found no evidence that show that this old radio ever had one either. Since this is an old radio, I may have to find information on it "the old-fashioned way". I may have to go to the library. Thanks, Bill
:::::::
:::::::
:::::::Hi Bill
::::::::
:::::::: The Radiola 33 can be found at:
::::::::
::::::::http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/RCA/_RCA_1-28.gif
::::::::
:::::::: Your AR should be close. Most of these RCA TRF radios were very similar. Could someone have removed the terminal strip? They were mounted above the chassis and connected radio to power supply. Your AR874 may be an early version, before they used a terminal strip?
::::::::
::::::::Norm
::::::::
::::::::::Thanks Norm,
:::::::::
:::::::::I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???
:::::::::
:::::::::Hi Bill
::::::::::
:::::::::: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
::::::::::
:::::::::: Information can be found on this site.
::::::::::
:::::::::: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
::::::::::
::::::::::Norm
::::::::::
::::::::::
::::::::::
:::::::::::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
:::::::::::
:::::::::::
:::::::::::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
:::::::::::::
::::::::::::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/14/2002 7:41:21 PMBill in Texas
Jeff my server is metronet disregard the somewhereintexas. I know about the SPAM. If you could take the time to email the schematic to me, I would sure appreciate it.

Guys, I am having no trouble saving an opening the documents. I think that I have about 10 in my Antique Radio Folder. I just can not seem to find the 33. Maybe my brain is just gone hawire??? Bill:

Bill,
:If you can't find it here or get to it. I can e-mail it to you as I have a copy. Just post your e-mail under your name in the e-mail box below the name box, and leave out your server or use INVALID as your server. Then tell me what the server name is in the text of your message. That way it is a little harder for those who use search engines to find e-mails for the purpose of sending unwanted e-mail. However, you still might get some.
:Jeff W
:
:Thanks Jeff, but do you know where I can get an schematic?? I can pay. Bill
::
:::Bill,
:::A Radiola AR-784 is the chassis type for a Radiola 33.
:::Jeff
:::
::::Everyone, I have really been studying the wiring on the old Radiola AR 784 that I have. I now believe that the short black wire coming out of one of the five holes in the PS connects to the chassis thought a small hole in the side of the chassis for a common. The more I look, the more I appreciate the superb technical design of these old radios. When I was in EE school some 40 years ago we studied all of these types of circuits. I had forgotten, but it is all beginning to come back. Still have not found a schematic. I just seem to run out of time looking. Bill
::::
::::Norm, still cannot find the schematic. The URL you gave me does not work, but I have been looking at http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/schematics/schem_RCA.htm. I guess they are the same. If the 33s are posted, I cannot find them.
:::::
:::::I do not believe this set ever had a terminal strip. I have found no evidence that show that this old radio ever had one either. Since this is an old radio, I may have to find information on it "the old-fashioned way". I may have to go to the library. Thanks, Bill
:::::
:::::
:::::Hi Bill
::::::
:::::: The Radiola 33 can be found at:
::::::
::::::http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/RCA/_RCA_1-28.gif
::::::
:::::: Your AR should be close. Most of these RCA TRF radios were very similar. Could someone have removed the terminal strip? They were mounted above the chassis and connected radio to power supply. Your AR874 may be an early version, before they used a terminal strip?
::::::
::::::Norm
::::::
::::::::Thanks Norm,
:::::::
:::::::I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???
:::::::
:::::::Hi Bill
::::::::
:::::::: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
::::::::
:::::::: Information can be found on this site.
::::::::
:::::::: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
::::::::
::::::::Norm
::::::::
::::::::
::::::::
:::::::::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
:::::::::
:::::::::
:::::::::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
:::::::::::
::::::::::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/21/2002 2:04:02 AMBill in Texas
:I received today an used replacement tube for the 171A that is bad in this old Radiola. Put it in the tube checker and all seemed fine, then "poof" the heaters went out. Now the heater ckt. is open. Is this common with these old tubes?? The original 171A that I was in the radio has operated for some time with no heater problems, just no emissions. Story of my life. Bill

Jeff my server is metronet disregard the somewhereintexas. I know about the SPAM. If you could take the time to email the schematic to me, I would sure appreciate it.
:
:Guys, I am having no trouble saving an opening the documents. I think that I have about 10 in my Antique Radio Folder. I just can not seem to find the 33. Maybe my brain is just gone hawire??? Bill:
:
:Bill,
::If you can't find it here or get to it. I can e-mail it to you as I have a copy. Just post your e-mail under your name in the e-mail box below the name box, and leave out your server or use INVALID as your server. Then tell me what the server name is in the text of your message. That way it is a little harder for those who use search engines to find e-mails for the purpose of sending unwanted e-mail. However, you still might get some.
::Jeff W
::
::Thanks Jeff, but do you know where I can get an schematic?? I can pay. Bill
:::
::::Bill,
::::A Radiola AR-784 is the chassis type for a Radiola 33.
::::Jeff
::::
:::::Everyone, I have really been studying the wiring on the old Radiola AR 784 that I have. I now believe that the short black wire coming out of one of the five holes in the PS connects to the chassis thought a small hole in the side of the chassis for a common. The more I look, the more I appreciate the superb technical design of these old radios. When I was in EE school some 40 years ago we studied all of these types of circuits. I had forgotten, but it is all beginning to come back. Still have not found a schematic. I just seem to run out of time looking. Bill
:::::
:::::Norm, still cannot find the schematic. The URL you gave me does not work, but I have been looking at http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/schematics/schem_RCA.htm. I guess they are the same. If the 33s are posted, I cannot find them.
::::::
::::::I do not believe this set ever had a terminal strip. I have found no evidence that show that this old radio ever had one either. Since this is an old radio, I may have to find information on it "the old-fashioned way". I may have to go to the library. Thanks, Bill
::::::
::::::
::::::Hi Bill
:::::::
::::::: The Radiola 33 can be found at:
:::::::
:::::::http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/RCA/_RCA_1-28.gif
:::::::
::::::: Your AR should be close. Most of these RCA TRF radios were very similar. Could someone have removed the terminal strip? They were mounted above the chassis and connected radio to power supply. Your AR874 may be an early version, before they used a terminal strip?
:::::::
:::::::Norm
:::::::
:::::::::Thanks Norm,
::::::::
::::::::I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???
::::::::
::::::::Hi Bill
:::::::::
::::::::: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
:::::::::
::::::::: Information can be found on this site.
:::::::::
::::::::: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
:::::::::
:::::::::Norm
:::::::::
:::::::::
:::::::::
::::::::::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
::::::::::
::::::::::
::::::::::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
::::::::::::
:::::::::::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill

12/29/2002 2:58:03 AMBill in Texas
I am "fixing" to fire this thing up if I get the nerve. Mr Bergstom at William@webtubes.com replaced the 171A tube that I ordered from him at no charge. He is a real gentleman. Will a 6 ohm speaker on this radio for a test?? I have a bunch of those speakers that I took out of old Motorola Quasar TV's. If not, where can I buy an appropriate speaker, or what should I use?? Bill

::I received today an used replacement tube for the 171A that is bad in this old Radiola. Put it in the tube checker and all seemed fine, then "poof" the heaters went out. Now the heater ckt. is open. Is this common with these old tubes?? The original 171A that I was in the radio has operated for some time with no heater problems, just no emissions. Story of my life. Bill
:
:Jeff my server is metronet disregard the somewhereintexas. I know about the SPAM. If you could take the time to email the schematic to me, I would sure appreciate it.
::
::Guys, I am having no trouble saving an opening the documents. I think that I have about 10 in my Antique Radio Folder. I just can not seem to find the 33. Maybe my brain is just gone hawire??? Bill:
::
::Bill,
:::If you can't find it here or get to it. I can e-mail it to you as I have a copy. Just post your e-mail under your name in the e-mail box below the name box, and leave out your server or use INVALID as your server. Then tell me what the server name is in the text of your message. That way it is a little harder for those who use search engines to find e-mails for the purpose of sending unwanted e-mail. However, you still might get some.
:::Jeff W
:::
:::Thanks Jeff, but do you know where I can get an schematic?? I can pay. Bill
::::
:::::Bill,
:::::A Radiola AR-784 is the chassis type for a Radiola 33.
:::::Jeff
:::::
::::::Everyone, I have really been studying the wiring on the old Radiola AR 784 that I have. I now believe that the short black wire coming out of one of the five holes in the PS connects to the chassis thought a small hole in the side of the chassis for a common. The more I look, the more I appreciate the superb technical design of these old radios. When I was in EE school some 40 years ago we studied all of these types of circuits. I had forgotten, but it is all beginning to come back. Still have not found a schematic. I just seem to run out of time looking. Bill
::::::
::::::Norm, still cannot find the schematic. The URL you gave me does not work, but I have been looking at http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/schematics/schem_RCA.htm. I guess they are the same. If the 33s are posted, I cannot find them.
:::::::
:::::::I do not believe this set ever had a terminal strip. I have found no evidence that show that this old radio ever had one either. Since this is an old radio, I may have to find information on it "the old-fashioned way". I may have to go to the library. Thanks, Bill
:::::::
:::::::
:::::::Hi Bill
::::::::
:::::::: The Radiola 33 can be found at:
::::::::
::::::::http://ww3.nostalgiaair.org/schematics/RCA/_RCA_1-28.gif
::::::::
:::::::: Your AR should be close. Most of these RCA TRF radios were very similar. Could someone have removed the terminal strip? They were mounted above the chassis and connected radio to power supply. Your AR874 may be an early version, before they used a terminal strip?
::::::::
::::::::Norm
::::::::
::::::::::Thanks Norm,
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:::::::::I will look for those. I knda thoght the 33 might be the one, but I can not seem to find a schematic for that either. BTW, the PS is not connected via a terminal strip, but the wires come throught five different holes equally spaced along the bottom of the PS. The wires from the PS are hard soldered underneath the receiver chassis. Go figure???
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:::::::::Hi Bill
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:::::::::: Use the schematic for Radiola 18. Radiola 17, 18 & 33 are very similar and match those tubes. The power supply is connected with a terminal strip to the right of the radio. If tube numbers don't match drop the first two letters & number. UX226 is a 26.
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:::::::::: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/NostalgiaAir/Schematics/schem_RCA.htm
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:::::::::::I have looked at, I think, just about every schematic on this site. Just keep coming up empty. The set has 5 tubes, 3 each, UX226, 1- UX171A, and 1- UX227. The PS is mounted just beside the chassis, 50W with a UX280 rectifier tube. I wish I could come close because there is a black wire coming forum the PS that is not connected. I am thinking that it is suppose to be connected to the chassis for a return?? Sorry about the double post. Just did not understand exactly how the site posting worked.
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:::::::::::::Bill, did you look at "AR" under RCA Victor? Maybe you already did but if you haven't this could be a match.
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::::::::::::::I have found an old RCA Radiola Model AR 784. Can anyone tell what this radio is, and maybe the schematic. I have been looking for a while at the schematic downloads, just can not seem to find one that may be close. I have seen a picture of a Radiola 33 that looks like this old radio??? Bill



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