Bakelite Catalin: All you need to know and how to test it First thing you need to know is that Bakelite and Catalin are two different plastics, but are both commonly referred to as Bakelite. All of...
Whether you're new to eBay or an old pro, here is a checklist on how to buy a shortwave radio on eBay. 1) Know the seller. Look at the seller's history including their feedback rating and length of time on...
ABC's of "Electrolytic" Capacitors for Tube Radios, TVs and Amps Although this guide is written from the perspective of tube radio enthusiast, this guide should also be useful to those who repair vintage...
by Ron Mansfield (eBy ID childhoodradio) Which transistor radios are collectible?Collectors have their own favorite time periods specialties, but generally, collectible transistor radios were made between...
Restoring vintage radios is a lot of fun, however, the tedious task of replacing the paper wax capacitors may not be the most fun part about it. Some radios, such as Zenith Transoceanic have as many as 21 of...
When you come across old tube radios it is best to be as detailed as possible in your listing description. A little extra effort goes a long way and will increase your success in generating more money for your...
Have you ever bought or wanted to buy a vintage radio that Hummms? When looking on eBay you may notice many people say the radio Hums or has a Hum. Don't let it scare you. This is a common problem that is not...
ABC's of FILM Capacitors for Tube Radios, TVs Amplifiers Although this guide is written from the point of view of vintage tube radio enthusiast, the capacitor information and tips should also be useful to...
QSL stands for “I acknowledge receipt,” or “I hear you.” It comes from the Q codes, a set of radio shorthand developed by the British government around 1909, which were in turn based on similar codes developed...
Hello to all, tube_guru here with a guide about the proper way to pack vacuum tubes for safe delivery. These delicate items would have to be at the top of any list of fragile items, for not only are they made...