I have a 6-tube Aetna radio that takes a 1-V bias cell, which is dead. I would like to replace it with a modern button cell rather than try to rejuvenate it.

(Actually, the radio plays w/o the bias cell, but wants to oscillate when the volume is turned up - may or may not be related to the bias cell.)

It's one of those top-hat shaped cells, about the size of a dime, but about 3/8" thick.

Can anybody suggest a replacement? I'm willing to rig up a new battery holder, and connect it in place.

I just got done trying to rejuvinate mine, it works, but its very deterioratied. Ive been searching mouser, but having no luck finding a holder for a SR416SW battery. Next try is going to se if i can find a battery with solder tabs i geuss, or maybe i'll use a AAA battery and holder, those are easy to find.

:I have a 6-tube Aetna radio that takes a 1-V bias cell, which is dead. I would like to replace it with a modern button cell rather than try to rejuvenate it.
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:(Actually, the radio plays w/o the bias cell, but wants to oscillate when the volume is turned up - may or may not be related to the bias cell.)
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:It's one of those top-hat shaped cells, about the size of a dime, but about 3/8" thick.
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:Can anybody suggest a replacement? I'm willing to rig up a new battery holder, and connect it in place.

Just solder in a watch battery. Use a high wattage iron and be quick about it. Use thin wire so that the solder heats quickly. Wear safety glasses if you wish. I've soldered to watch batteries many times with plenty of luck.

Thomas

Just solder in a watch battery. Use a high wattage iron and be quick about it. Use thin wire so that the solder heats quickly. Wear safety glasses if you wish. I've soldered to watch batteries many times with plenty of luck.

You can also use a 5 meg resistor to the same potential as the cathode. This will work well like any other more modern radio.

Thomas

I soldered leads to a 1.5-V button cell. No problems. Thanks.

:Just solder in a watch battery. Use a high wattage iron and be quick about it. Use thin wire so that the solder heats quickly. Wear safety glasses if you wish. I've soldered to watch batteries many times with plenty of luck.
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:You can also use a 5 meg resistor to the same potential as the cathode. This will work well like any other more modern radio.
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:Thomas