All,
After seeing kopcicle’s post (see below) in an earlier thread, my twisted mind started wondering.
I have a very clean Regency Range Gain DSB base that was given to me awhile back. It will power on and transmit (with low output-may or may not be on frequency?) it will receive (with low sensitivity) so it really needs to be restored. I believe a conservative estimate would be well over $200.00 to accomplish this. Much more than I would like to spend on this radio. The face is clean, the cabinet is clean and has a cool “retro”look to it.
I have recently come across a “Made in the Malaysia” 148GTL for a cheap price (just in my wheelhouse as I am notoriously cheap/thrifty) and am considering merging the 148 into the Range Gain cabinet.
My goal would be to have a fully functional 40(+) channel AM/SSB radio in a classic cabinet retaining as much of the original Regency look from the outside as possible.
Questions I have include:
Is it possible to use some of the receive tuning circuitry of the Regency? (Tube radios are notorious for tighter receive)
Is it possible to use the output and/or modulation sections of the Regency?(for cleaner stronger output as per most tube radios)
Just Sticking the 148 chassis in the Regency seems like a “cheat” to me but combining the best elements of the two radios could be very interesting!
Any thoughts? Flames? Warnings?
73’s
David
After seeing kopcicle’s post (see below) in an earlier thread, my twisted mind started wondering.
I have a very clean Regency Range Gain DSB base that was given to me awhile back. It will power on and transmit (with low output-may or may not be on frequency?) it will receive (with low sensitivity) so it really needs to be restored. I believe a conservative estimate would be well over $200.00 to accomplish this. Much more than I would like to spend on this radio. The face is clean, the cabinet is clean and has a cool “retro”look to it.
Now If you ever do find a classic for pennies that has had a botched grip of mods I'm sure you can find a Console V or a DAK X , or a browning that has its guts burned out and needs a heart transplant. Just rip the guts out of the turd and install them in something pretty .
I have recently come across a “Made in the Malaysia” 148GTL for a cheap price (just in my wheelhouse as I am notoriously cheap/thrifty) and am considering merging the 148 into the Range Gain cabinet.
My goal would be to have a fully functional 40(+) channel AM/SSB radio in a classic cabinet retaining as much of the original Regency look from the outside as possible.
Questions I have include:
Is it possible to use some of the receive tuning circuitry of the Regency? (Tube radios are notorious for tighter receive)
Is it possible to use the output and/or modulation sections of the Regency?(for cleaner stronger output as per most tube radios)
Just Sticking the 148 chassis in the Regency seems like a “cheat” to me but combining the best elements of the two radios could be very interesting!
Any thoughts? Flames? Warnings?
73’s
David