I have Sears Silvertone chassis # 528 39800. I have schematic and have the radio playing. But the switch needs to be replaced. I have inserted a separate on off and that works but once in a while the radio will shut down until I wiggle the switch between AM and FM. I think the inside of the switch is bad. I need to know which one to order from Radio Daze or AES.

darlene, is the on off switch that's noty working ot the band switch? Are they ganged together? Usually you it a corrosion problem and can be fixed by getting some contact cleaner into switch and operating it several times to clean the contacts. PL

:I have Sears Silvertone chassis # 528 39800. I have schematic and have the radio playing. But the switch needs to be replaced. I have inserted a separate on off and that works but once in a while the radio will shut down until I wiggle the switch between AM and FM. I think the inside of the switch is bad. I need to know which one to order from Radio Daze or AES.

It seems the AM FM and Phono are not making good contact. Hope to find another or clean this one up. Never took one apart before though. Thanks.

:darlene, is the on off switch that's noty working ot the band switch? Are they ganged together? Usually you it a corrosion problem and can be fixed by getting some contact cleaner into switch and operating it several times to clean the contacts. PL
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::I have Sears Silvertone chassis # 528 39800. I have schematic and have the radio playing. But the switch needs to be replaced. I have inserted a separate on off and that works but once in a while the radio will shut down until I wiggle the switch between AM and FM. I think the inside of the switch is bad. I need to know which one to order from Radio Daze or AES.

:It seems the AM FM and Phono are not making good contact. Hope to find another or clean this one up. Never took one apart before though. Thanks.

you probably don't need to take it apart. Just give it a good shoot of contact cleaner and work it a few times. That will probably fix it.
Lewis

:I have Sears Silvertone chassis # 528 39800. I have schematic and have the radio playing. But the switch needs to be replaced. I have inserted a separate on off and that works but once in a while the radio will shut down until I wiggle the switch between AM and FM. I think the inside of the switch is bad. I need to know which one to order from Radio Daze or AES.

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A great majority of band switches and power switch combinations were radio specific - ie., they were made especially for a specific radio or a few radios in a related product line and were usually not an off-the-shelf or a universal part. The likelihood of you finding a 'new' one from AES or Radio Daze is absolutely zero. Your best bet is to clean and carefully try to adjust and repair the original switch. A used replacement switch may be available from an identical radio (ie., - a 'parts' or salvage set)- or perhaps from one of the few old parts dealers like Gary Schneider (Playthings of the Past - http://www.oldradioparts.com) or Mark Oppat (http://www.oldradioparts.net)- but, again, this will be hit or miss and a near miracle if you do find one from these guys. If you are not comfortable trying to repair it yourself - perhaps a nearby, experienced restorer may be able to help you out.

Thanks for suggestions. I now have the chassis out of the cabinet and am looking at the underside. The AM FM and Phono switch stem goes thru a metal enclosed box with various labels: L2AM, T 1AM, T3FM, L3AM. The switch contacts seem to be exposed on the far back of this case. I will clean up with contact cleaner and hope it then works.

::I have Sears Silvertone chassis # 528 39800. I have schematic and have the radio playing. But the switch needs to be replaced. I have inserted a separate on off and that works but once in a while the radio will shut down until I wiggle the switch between AM and FM. I think the inside of the switch is bad. I need to know which one to order from Radio Daze or AES.
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:A great majority of band switches and power switch combinations were radio specific - ie., they were made especially for a specific radio or a few radios in a related product line and were usually not an off-the-shelf or a universal part. The likelihood of you finding a 'new' one from AES or Radio Daze is absolutely zero. Your best bet is to clean and carefully try to adjust and repair the original switch. A used replacement switch may be available from an identical radio (ie., - a 'parts' or salvage set)- or perhaps from one of the few old parts dealers like Gary Schneider (Playthings of the Past - http://www.oldradioparts.com) or Mark Oppat (http://www.oldradioparts.net)- but, again, this will be hit or miss and a near miracle if you do find one from these guys. If you are not comfortable trying to repair it yourself - perhaps a nearby, experienced restorer may be able to help you out.

::I have Sears Silvertone chassis # 528 39800. I have schematic and have the radio playing. But the switch needs to be replaced. I have inserted a separate on off and that works but once in a while the radio will shut down until I wiggle the switch between AM and FM. I think the inside of the switch is bad. I need to know which one to order from Radio Daze or AES.
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:A great majority of band switches and power switch combinations were radio specific - ie., they were made especially for a specific radio or a few radios in a related product line and were usually not an off-the-shelf or a universal part. The likelihood of you finding a 'new' one from AES or Radio Daze is absolutely zero. Your best bet is to clean and carefully try to adjust and repair the original switch. A used replacement switch may be available from an identical radio (ie., - a 'parts' or salvage set)- or perhaps from one of the few old parts dealers like Gary Schneider (Playthings of the Past - http://www.oldradioparts.com) or Mark Oppat (http://www.oldradioparts.net)- but, again, this will be hit or miss and a near miracle if you do find one from these guys. If you are not comfortable trying to repair it yourself - perhaps a nearby, experienced restorer may be able to help you out.

"Your best bet is to clean and carefully try to adjust and repair the original switch."

Right. The switch is a rotary wafer type; separate from the on/off. If a wiggle helps make sure switch is tightly mounted. Spray with contact cleaner move from position to position. That should do it. Since it's a late 50's set it has probably developed some of that unique corrosion and you may need to scrape the contacts. Be careful.

Bill

Will get contact cleaner at Wal-ma-part today and spray the wipers. They are easy to see as they are not enclosed in the adjacent box.

:::I have Sears Silvertone chassis # 528 39800. I have schematic and have the radio playing. But the switch needs to be replaced. I have inserted a separate on off and that works but once in a while the radio will shut down until I wiggle the switch between AM and FM. I think the inside of the switch is bad. I need to know which one to order from Radio Daze or AES.
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::A great majority of band switches and power switch combinations were radio specific - ie., they were made especially for a specific radio or a few radios in a related product line and were usually not an off-the-shelf or a universal part. The likelihood of you finding a 'new' one from AES or Radio Daze is absolutely zero. Your best bet is to clean and carefully try to adjust and repair the original switch. A used replacement switch may be available from an identical radio (ie., - a 'parts' or salvage set)- or perhaps from one of the few old parts dealers like Gary Schneider (Playthings of the Past - http://www.oldradioparts.com) or Mark Oppat (http://www.oldradioparts.net)- but, again, this will be hit or miss and a near miracle if you do find one from these guys. If you are not comfortable trying to repair it yourself - perhaps a nearby, experienced restorer may be able to help you out.
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:"Your best bet is to clean and carefully try to adjust and repair the original switch."
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:Right. The switch is a rotary wafer type; separate from the on/off. If a wiggle helps make sure switch is tightly mounted. Spray with contact cleaner move from position to position. That should do it. Since it's a late 50's set it has probably developed some of that unique corrosion and you may need to scrape the contacts. Be careful.
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:Bill

If they are exposed, I've found that a pencil erasser used in conjunction with cleaner turns out very well. PL

:Will get contact cleaner at Wal-ma-part today and spray the wipers. They are easy to see as they are not enclosed in the adjacent box.
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:::A great majority of band switches and power switch combinations were radio specific - ie., they were made especially for a specific radio or a few radios in a related product line and were usually not an off-the-shelf or a universal part. The likelihood of you finding a 'new' one from AES or Radio Daze is absolutely zero. Your best bet is to clean and carefully try to adjust and repair the original switch. A used replacement switch may be available from an identical radio (ie., - a 'parts' or salvage set)- or perhaps from one of the few old parts dealers like Gary Schneider (Playthings of the Past - http://www.oldradioparts.com) or Mark Oppat (http://www.oldradioparts.net)- but, again, this will be hit or miss and a near miracle if you do find one from these guys. If you are not comfortable trying to repair it yourself - perhaps a nearby, experienced restorer may be able to help you out.
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::"Your best bet is to clean and carefully try to adjust and repair the original switch."
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::Right. The switch is a rotary wafer type; separate from the on/off. If a wiggle helps make sure switch is tightly mounted. Spray with contact cleaner move from position to position. That should do it. Since it's a late 50's set it has probably developed some of that unique corrosion and you may need to scrape the contacts. Be careful.
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::Bill

Thanks for help.

: If they are exposed, I've found that a pencil erasser used in conjunction with cleaner turns out very well. PL
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::Will get contact cleaner at Wal-ma-part today and spray the wipers. They are easy to see as they are not enclosed in the adjacent box.
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:: :::I have Sears Silvertone chassis # 528 39800. I have schematic and have the radio playing. But the switch needs to be replaced. I have inserted a separate on off and that works but once in a while the radio will shut down until I wiggle the switch between AM and FM. I think the inside of the switch is bad. I need to know which one to order from Radio Daze or AES.
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::::A great majority of band switches and power switch combinations were radio specific - ie., they were made especially for a specific radio or a few radios in a related product line and were usually not an off-the-shelf or a universal part. The likelihood of you finding a 'new' one from AES or Radio Daze is absolutely zero. Your best bet is to clean and carefully try to adjust and repair the original switch. A used replacement switch may be available from an identical radio (ie., - a 'parts' or salvage set)- or perhaps from one of the few old parts dealers like Gary Schneider (Playthings of the Past - http://www.oldradioparts.com) or Mark Oppat (http://www.oldradioparts.net)- but, again, this will be hit or miss and a near miracle if you do find one from these guys. If you are not comfortable trying to repair it yourself - perhaps a nearby, experienced restorer may be able to help you out.
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:::"Your best bet is to clean and carefully try to adjust and repair the original switch."
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:::Right. The switch is a rotary wafer type; separate from the on/off. If a wiggle helps make sure switch is tightly mounted. Spray with contact cleaner move from position to position. That should do it. Since it's a late 50's set it has probably developed some of that unique corrosion and you may need to scrape the contacts. Be careful.
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:::Bill