"Hi Brad,
just wondering what progress has been made on the Allwave 15 you picked up from me in Calgary last year?
Please let me know and thanks
Kelly"
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Allwave 15 Serial #L-448
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kelly McDaniel 8 hours ago. 18 Replies 2 Likes
Brought my father's Scott radio from US to Canada hope of getting it working again after many years of it sitting on a shelf. I may be Allwave 15 but I'm sure someone can confirm or correct this.…Continue
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"The set looks very original, nice condition. I hope you and Brad can make connections, he would be a great resource to help with your set.
Kent"
"Hi Kelly,
Yes, I could have a look at it, and access what will be needed.
Best to call or text me.
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"took the base plate off of the receiver today to see if there is any obvious evidence of replaced electronic components, everything looks original to this neophyte.
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"I concur whole heartedly. My dilemma is how to find the experienced technician within some reasonable distance to my home (Calgary, Canada). I also typically travel to Denver a number of times throughout the year so can make arrangements to move the…"
"I would suggest having an experienced technician look at this radio and go thru it before powering it on. You can do a lot of damage otherwise. "
"No - the pair of 2A3 tubes are amplifier tubes.
The 5Z3 is the rectifier tube, part of the high voltage circuit - this tube produces pulsating direct current, the first step in turning household alternating…"
"Not sure if my former reply went through correctly. If I were to schlep the radio/power supply and speaker components to you near Edmonton would you be able to test and advise? My knowledge of electronics is very low to say the least but I am always…"
"Just unboxed the components again as I have been away. There are no additional 2 red antenna posts on the back so I guess this is the Late model. Also checked the 3rd tube back on the left side and it is a 55 tube. My younger brother told me that…"
"Never could find the photos.....looked for a while, too. "
"Alex - the 7 photo group was a separate item not on this thread.
Kelly - the restoration approach is to assure the basic items are ok:
Power transformer (which is really rugged), output transformer (inside the speaker pedestal), voltage…"
"I don't see any pictures with this post. I guess I'm missing something. "
"Thanks for your respective replies and advice so far. It is good to know that there was likely no cabinet with this unit as I remember it being inside of an old television console as a child along with a black and white TV, and a record…"
"Welcome!
The speaker will definitely need to be re-coned to sound it's best. It may be possible to patch up the cone using coffee filters, but the damage looks pretty severe.
I am three hours north of Calgary, near Edmonton if I can be of help."
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