My second re-cap job
I just finshed re-capping my Grundig 3028 and now I have no volume control, just one steady volume, tone is flat also
Does anyone have pictures of the under chassis with nice close ups of the capacitors so I could compare? That would help alot
I am a novice and not too good at using the schematic to trace the signal path
I did put an ohm meter on the volume pot and it does show change so I am pretty sure the pot is fine
This radio played ok except for a hum
I replaced 15+ capacitors, everything I could think of or was suspect
The pictures I took of the original caps were blurry and I have no nice reference (BIG MISTAKE)
Maybe some idea of where to start
I just finshed re-capping my Grundig 3028 and now I have no volume control, just one steady volume, tone is flat also
Does anyone have pictures of the under chassis with nice close ups of the capacitors so I could compare? That would help alot
I am a novice and not too good at using the schematic to trace the signal path
I did put an ohm meter on the volume pot and it does show change so I am pretty sure the pot is fine
This radio played ok except for a hum
I replaced 15+ capacitors, everything I could think of or was suspect
The pictures I took of the original caps were blurry and I have no nice reference (BIG MISTAKE)
Maybe some idea of where to start
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Newbie hubris
Steerpike, thank you for assisting me in this problem.
It turns out I had incorrectly connected C47. (see photos) Once I matched the schematic with "as built" then the volume was restored
This was a great lesson in tracing circuitry using the schematic.
LESSON: ALWAYS TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES AND CLOSE UPS
The tone controls do function but there is a tinny sound to the signal. I will continue reviewing the changes I made
Its all good
Steerpike, thank you for assisting me in this problem.
It turns out I had incorrectly connected C47. (see photos) Once I matched the schematic with "as built" then the volume was restored
This was a great lesson in tracing circuitry using the schematic.
LESSON: ALWAYS TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES AND CLOSE UPS
The tone controls do function but there is a tinny sound to the signal. I will continue reviewing the changes I made
Its all good
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I found the problem
I found and fixed the tinney tone problem and now the Grundig 3028 is restored to its full glorious Hi-Fi sound
Yes, I connected a capacitor wrong
The .15uf 125v capacitor C58 was not connected to the output from the second coil in the circuit
no harm done
Excellent opportunity for me to follow schematics and trace circuits
LESSON: PICTURES< PICTURES< PICTURES
I also added small connectors to the speaker outputs in order to pull the chassis faster without soldering/desoldering each time I had the chassis out
Now a new 3 prong power cord
The radio is now worth the expense of purchasing a new EM34, or perhaps one of the alternate tubes
Now its back to my 59' Blaupunkt to solve that balance control issue, then rebuild the Fisher FM-100 and recap the X-100, then I can start the recap of my VOM 869 Amp, preamp, tuner and R2R tape deck. followed by the VOM 1428 amp and 1416 tuner. Then the twin heathkit EA-3 amps and then start on the Wharfedale W70-E's and recone the Bose 301's and I'm done
Thanks DIYAUDIO
I found and fixed the tinney tone problem and now the Grundig 3028 is restored to its full glorious Hi-Fi sound
Yes, I connected a capacitor wrong
The .15uf 125v capacitor C58 was not connected to the output from the second coil in the circuit
no harm done
Excellent opportunity for me to follow schematics and trace circuits
LESSON: PICTURES< PICTURES< PICTURES
I also added small connectors to the speaker outputs in order to pull the chassis faster without soldering/desoldering each time I had the chassis out
Now a new 3 prong power cord
The radio is now worth the expense of purchasing a new EM34, or perhaps one of the alternate tubes
Now its back to my 59' Blaupunkt to solve that balance control issue, then rebuild the Fisher FM-100 and recap the X-100, then I can start the recap of my VOM 869 Amp, preamp, tuner and R2R tape deck. followed by the VOM 1428 amp and 1416 tuner. Then the twin heathkit EA-3 amps and then start on the Wharfedale W70-E's and recone the Bose 301's and I'm done
Thanks DIYAUDIO
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EM34 replaced by 6E5C magic eye
Since this Grundig 3028 restore is function first, I decided to forego the $50-$100 EM34 and instead go with an alternative solution
I got a 6E5C and did the simple wire mods to use the 6E5C instead of the expensive EM34.
The eye works great.
I placed a notice on the chassis indicating the 6E5C mods for the future generations a-coming
The NOS 6E5C cost $20 with instructions
Since this Grundig 3028 restore is function first, I decided to forego the $50-$100 EM34 and instead go with an alternative solution
I got a 6E5C and did the simple wire mods to use the 6E5C instead of the expensive EM34.
The eye works great.
I placed a notice on the chassis indicating the 6E5C mods for the future generations a-coming
The NOS 6E5C cost $20 with instructions
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