rca victrola radio phonograph

12/12/2004 8:02:30 PMAJ

Hello, I am looking for information on a cabinet style radio and phonograph. In particular the needle of the record player. I can hear it playing but does not seem to be connected to the speakers, All else works better than expected. Thank you very much

12/12/2004 8:36:37 PMAJ

:Hello, I am looking for information on a cabinet style radio and phonograph. In particular the needle of the record player. I can hear it playing but does not seem to be connected to the speakers, All else works better than expected. Thank you very much It is RCA Victrola model # VGT24W The number at the bottom of the babk panel is 1461209-1

12/12/2004 9:29:02 PMNick

::Hello, I am looking for information on a cabinet style radio and phonograph. In particular the needle of the record player. I can hear it playing but does not seem to be connected to the speakers, All else works better than expected. Thank you very much It is RCA Victrola model # VGT24W The number at the bottom of the babk panel is 1461209-1
If the volume is very weak, you may be hearing the sound from the cartridge or 'pickup' to which the needle is attached and the amplifier may not be working at all. When the amplifier is working you should be able to hear a hum when you touch the needle with your finger or at least some noise from the speaker.

12/12/2004 10:04:00 PMAJ

:::Hello, I am looking for information on a cabinet style radio and phonograph. In particular the needle of the record player. I can hear it playing but does not seem to be connected to the speakers, All else works better than expected. Thank you very much It is RCA Victrola model # VGT24W The number at the bottom of the babk panel is 1461209-1
:If the volume is very weak, you may be hearing the sound from the cartridge or 'pickup' to which the needle is attached and the amplifier may not be working at all. When the amplifier is working you should be able to hear a hum when you touch the needle with your finger or at least some noise from the speaker.

12/12/2004 10:07:30 PMAJ

12/13/2004 7:42:18 AMThomas Dermody

I cannot find this diagram listed on the Nostalgia Air web page, so I do not know if this unit has a radio unless you say it does or does not. However, if this unit has a radio and the radio plays well, then the amplifier is NOT at fault. If the unit does not have a radio, what you can do is try touching each terminal of the cartridge wiring (inside the tone arm). One of the two wires will be the grid feed wire (feeds the control grid of the first audio tube...if this unit uses tubes). With the volume control turned all the way up, touching this terminal will cause a loud hum.

If you get a hum or the radio plays (unit having radio), then your cartridge has gone bad. Many older phonographs use a salt crystal wafer in the cartridge to generate the electrical currents. These salt crystals go bad from moisture and heat. Another way to test your phonograph is to test the cartridge itself. If the phonograph is a mono unit, the cartridge will have two terminals on the back of it. Connect these two terminals to a two lead cord with an RCA plug at the other end. Connect this RCA plug to one of the AUX input jacks on the back of your stereo. With the stereo set to AUX-IN, you should be able to hear the cartridge through one of the speakers on your stereo. Rub the needle....this should cause a thumping sound in your stereo. If you can't hear a record playing in the speaker, then the cartridge has gone bad. If all you get is a loud humming sound, but no needle sounds, then you are simply hearing the interferance caused by your hand touching various parts of the cartridge or the wiring itself. This simply signals that your stereo amplifier is good, as it would signal the same about the phonograph amplifier.

To purchase a new cartridge or to have your's serviced, go to www.west-techservices.com. If your amplifier does not work, this is another story. You may ask us questions if you wish.

Thomas

::::Hello, I am looking for information on a cabinet style radio and phonograph. In particular the needle of the record player. I can hear it playing but does not seem to be connected to the speakers, All else works better than expected. Thank you very much It is RCA Victrola model # VGT24W The number at the bottom of the babk panel is 1461209-1
::If the volume is very weak, you may be hearing the sound from the cartridge or 'pickup' to which the needle is attached and the amplifier may not be working at all. When the amplifier is working you should be able to hear a hum when you touch the needle with your finger or at least some noise from the speaker.
:Hi Nick, Thanks for responding.
:I checked that and there is no sound at all from my finger. If that is what is to be replaced, is that all one unit? And where would I find it , and is the installation easy? Thanks again::::Hello, I am looking for information on a cabinet style radio and phonograph. In particular the needle of the record player. I can hear it playing but does not seem to be connected to the speakers, All else works better than expected. Thank you very much It is RCA Victrola model # VGT24W The number at the bottom of the babk panel is 1461209-1
::If the volume is very weak, you may be hearing the sound from the cartridge or 'pickup' to which the needle is attached and the amplifier may not be working at all. When the amplifier is working you should be able to hear a hum when you touch the needle with your finger or at least some noise from the speaker.
:Hi Nick, Thanks for responding.
:I checked that and there is no sound at all from my finger. If that is what is to be replaced, is that all one unit? And where would I find it , and is the installation easy? Thanks again

12/13/2004 9:43:49 AMradiodoc

:I cannot find this diagram listed on the Nostalgia Air web page, so I do not know if this unit has a radio unless you say it does or does not. However, if this unit has a radio and the radio plays well, then the amplifier is NOT at fault. If the unit does not have a radio, what you can do is try touching each terminal of the cartridge wiring (inside the tone arm). One of the two wires will be the grid feed wire (feeds the control grid of the first audio tube...if this unit uses tubes). With the volume control turned all the way up, touching this terminal will cause a loud hum.
:
:If you get a hum or the radio plays (unit having radio), then your cartridge has gone bad. Many older phonographs use a salt crystal wafer in the cartridge to generate the electrical currents. These salt crystals go bad from moisture and heat. Another way to test your phonograph is to test the cartridge itself. If the phonograph is a mono unit, the cartridge will have two terminals on the back of it. Connect these two terminals to a two lead cord with an RCA plug at the other end. Connect this RCA plug to one of the AUX input jacks on the back of your stereo. With the stereo set to AUX-IN, you should be able to hear the cartridge through one of the speakers on your stereo. Rub the needle....this should cause a thumping sound in your stereo. If you can't hear a record playing in the speaker, then the cartridge has gone bad. If all you get is a loud humming sound, but no needle sounds, then you are simply hearing the interferance caused by your hand touching various parts of the cartridge or the wiring itself. This simply signals that your stereo amplifier is good, as it would signal the same about the phonograph amplifier.
:
:To purchase a new cartridge or to have your's serviced, go to www.west-techservices.com. If your amplifier does not work, this is another story. You may ask us questions if you wish.
:
:Thomas
:
:::::Hello, I am looking for information on a cabinet style radio and phonograph. In particular the needle of the record player. I can hear it playing but does not seem to be connected to the speakers, All else works better than expected. Thank you very much It is RCA Victrola model # VGT24W The number at the bottom of the babk panel is 1461209-1
:::If the volume is very weak, you may be hearing the sound from the cartridge or 'pickup' to which the needle is attached and the amplifier may not be working at all. When the amplifier is working you should be able to hear a hum when you touch the needle with your finger or at least some noise from the speaker.
::Hi Nick, Thanks for responding.
::I checked that and there is no sound at all from my finger. If that is what is to be replaced, is that all one unit? And where would I find it , and is the installation easy? Thanks again::::Hello, I am looking for information on a cabinet style radio and phonograph. In particular the needle of the record player. I can hear it playing but does not seem to be connected to the speakers, All else works better than expected. Thank you very much It is RCA Victrola model # VGT24W The number at the bottom of the babk panel is 1461209-1
:::If the volume is very weak, you may be hearing the sound from the cartridge or 'pickup' to which the needle is attached and the amplifier may not be working at all. When the amplifier is working you should be able to hear a hum when you touch the needle with your finger or at least some noise from the speaker.
::Hi Nick, Thanks for responding.
::I checked that and there is no sound at all from my finger. If that is what is to be replaced, is that all one unit? And where would I find it , and is the installation easy? Thanks again

Gentlemen,

I am not sure of this information, but here it is anyway. Sams 1976 Annual Index shows an RCA VGT23M/24W/25L, Ch. RC12238, RS215D, RK314B in Photofact 818-7, -8, -9. If this listing is correct, it would put it around 1966. Perhaps this may help, or, maybe not.

radiodoc

12/13/2004 8:11:52 PMAJ

Thomas; Thanks for responding. It does have a radio and works very well. So this cartridge; is it easy to find and install?? It looks like the wires are original as it seems to be one unit with wires..There is the cartridge with a needle and wires that run along the arm and then down into the cabinet. I do admit I have not taken the back off to look yet.
Thanks again for the info
AJ
:I cannot find this diagram listed on the Nostalgia Air web page, so I do not know if this unit has a radio unless you say it does or does not. However, if this unit has a radio and the radio plays well, then the amplifier is NOT at fault. If the unit does not have a radio, what you can do is try touching each terminal of the cartridge wiring (inside the tone arm). One of the two wires will be the grid feed wire (feeds the control grid of the first audio tube...if this unit uses tubes). With the volume control turned all the way up, touching this terminal will cause a loud hum.
:
:If you get a hum or the radio plays (unit having radio), then your cartridge has gone bad. Many older phonographs use a salt crystal wafer in the cartridge to generate the electrical currents. These salt crystals go bad from moisture and heat. Another way to test your phonograph is to test the cartridge itself. If the phonograph is a mono unit, the cartridge will have two terminals on the back of it. Connect these two terminals to a two lead cord with an RCA plug at the other end. Connect this RCA plug to one of the AUX input jacks on the back of your stereo. With the stereo set to AUX-IN, you should be able to hear the cartridge through one of the speakers on your stereo. Rub the needle....this should cause a thumping sound in your stereo. If you can't hear a record playing in the speaker, then the cartridge has gone bad. If all you get is a loud humming sound, but no needle sounds, then you are simply hearing the interferance caused by your hand touching various parts of the cartridge or the wiring itself. This simply signals that your stereo amplifier is good, as it would signal the same about the phonograph amplifier.
:
:To purchase a new cartridge or to have your's serviced, go to www.west-techservices.com. If your amplifier does not work, this is another story. You may ask us questions if you wish.
:
:Thomas
:
:::::Hello, I am looking for information on a cabinet style radio and phonograph. In particular the needle of the record player. I can hear it playing but does not seem to be connected to the speakers, All else works better than expected. Thank you very much It is RCA Victrola model # VGT24W The number at the bottom of the babk panel is 1461209-1
:::If the volume is very weak, you may be hearing the sound from the cartridge or 'pickup' to which the needle is attached and the amplifier may not be working at all. When the amplifier is working you should be able to hear a hum when you touch the needle with your finger or at least some noise from the speaker.
::Hi Nick, Thanks for responding.
::I checked that and there is no sound at all from my finger. If that is what is to be replaced, is that all one unit? And where would I find it , and is the installation easy? Thanks again::::Hello, I am looking for information on a cabinet style radio and phonograph. In particular the needle of the record player. I can hear it playing but does not seem to be connected to the speakers, All else works better than expected. Thank you very much It is RCA Victrola model # VGT24W The number at the bottom of the babk panel is 1461209-1
:::If the volume is very weak, you may be hearing the sound from the cartridge or 'pickup' to which the needle is attached and the amplifier may not be working at all. When the amplifier is working you should be able to hear a hum when you touch the needle with your finger or at least some noise from the speaker.
::Hi Nick, Thanks for responding.
::I checked that and there is no sound at all from my finger. If that is what is to be replaced, is that all one unit? And where would I find it , and is the installation easy? Thanks again

12/14/2004 10:06:44 AMThomas Dermody

Well, radiodoc listed you a schematic source in case you should need the schematic in the future. As for the cartridge, touch the wire terminals on the back of it. There should be two if this is a mono unit. Four if it is stereo. By touching the various terminals with your phonograph switched to the phono position, and with the volume control all the way up, you should hear a humming noise. If you hear this noise, then your amplifier and the wiring to the cartridge is working as it should. www.west-techservices.com will have the cartridge replacement for you. You may either go by picture or by model number, if you can find a model number on your old cartridge. You can also ship them your old cartridge, and they will either rebuild it or replace it with a similar model (they may even have your exact model in stock).

Thomas

12/14/2004 7:17:49 PMEd Kraushar

Hi AJ,

Like the other postings said your your cartridge has likey failed. Many of them were originally made by Astatic. They are still in business. Try Canadian Astatic.

There is usually a number on the underside of the cartridge try sales@canadianastatic.com with that number. Site is also www.canadianastatic.com . They list many available and can cross reference their equivalents although the search function is poor.

Shipping across North America is fast.

Ed.

12/14/2004 8:01:20 PMThomas Dermody

Good luck with Astatic. Though they may help you, they were so uninterested in helping me with my "outdated" cartridge, it was pathetic.

T.D.

:Hi AJ,
:
:Like the other postings said your your cartridge has likey failed. Many of them were originally made by Astatic. They are still in business. Try Canadian Astatic.
:
:There is usually a number on the underside of the cartridge try sales@canadianastatic.com with that number. Site is also www.canadianastatic.com . They list many available and can cross reference their equivalents although the search function is poor.
:
:Shipping across North America is fast.
:
:Ed.