I have an old crosley radio i got for $5 at a thrift store but i am having trouble identifying it. I think its from the late 50s but im not sure. It doesnt seem to work when i turn ehat i think to be the volum pot it cracles little bit I will get pics later. the model number is p50wen and it says chasis 5060p
the tubes are 1R5, 1t4, 1u5
it also has some hookups for batteries one "A" and 2 "B" batteries
Any help would be apreciated maybe i can make a good amp out of it who knows
the tubes are 1R5, 1t4, 1u5
it also has some hookups for batteries one "A" and 2 "B" batteries
Any help would be apreciated maybe i can make a good amp out of it who knows
Check out http://www.nostalgiaair.org/ for information.
I doubt that it would be worth any effort to make an amplifier out of it.
I doubt that it would be worth any effort to make an amplifier out of it.
Appears to be a 1957 model, since it's covered in the 1957 Beitman's manual and in a 1957 Sams folder. Schematic diagram is online at http://www.nostalgiaair.org/Resources/107/T0000107.htm
Heres some pics
If anyone needs more pics just let me know
I'm wondering what i would need to do to get it working again.
If i cant i don't want to just give up on it I wonder what i could do with it. If there are any ideas please do tell me.
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If anyone needs more pics just let me know
I'm wondering what i would need to do to get it working again.
If i cant i don't want to just give up on it I wonder what i could do with it. If there are any ideas please do tell me.
Well i tested all the tubes and they were all at about 80 100 being the highest and when i got them all back in i tried plugging it back in and it worked for a good maybe 2 minutes for the first time then just stopped. Nothing like hearing a tube radio start up makes ya feel all good and warm inside. Tomorrow i'm gona go through and see if i can find any problems. if anyone has any ideas please tell me.
Redfoxfur said:
Don't bother. Just replace it. Electrolytics don't last forever, and after a half-century it's probably no good.
Double tuned transformers for the IF strip.
Also, did you try running it off batteries? Another thing to replace is the SS diode. Back in those days, they probably used a selenium diode, and those don't last forever either. Also dangerous if you poof it. Replace with a silicon diode.
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You already said you need a 40uF / 150V and a 350uF / 10V, so that's what you order.
These days, you'll need a 47uF / 150V and a 470uF / 16V: they changed the standard values since the day that Crosley was built. You will need two separate capacitors since they don't make those multi-can jobs anymore, and that one was probably a custom made dealy anyway.
You already said you need a 40uF / 150V and a 350uF / 10V, so that's what you order.
These days, you'll need a 47uF / 150V and a 470uF / 16V: they changed the standard values since the day that Crosley was built. You will need two separate capacitors since they don't make those multi-can jobs anymore, and that one was probably a custom made dealy anyway.
If any of these very excellent suggestions do not ultimately cure the intermittent operation, you could try replaceing all the aper/wax capacitors; vintage radio restorers always do this.
Another good site:
www.antiqueradios.com
Another good site:
www.antiqueradios.com
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