Update: Soldering & Wiring
With Christmas behind me, I’m making some progress with the radio restoration project. I’ve replaced about 3/4 of the 73 year old components, but still have about 6 hours of …
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Update: Parts Begin to Arrive
Replacement parts have begun to trickle in for the Hallicrafters radio restoration project. Meanwhile, I’ve been working hard to research the proper restoration techniques, and to study the functionality of …
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The 1940 Hallicrafters radio restoration project has barely started and it’s already been quite interesting. First, I’ve learned that my Uncle Walt only received this radio in 1975. The radio …
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Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the holiday gatherings at Uncle Walt’s and Aunt Eleanor’s house on Nottingham Street in Detroit. The strong scents of roasting turkey and …
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