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I recently screen captured this CB radio from the movie “Death Race.” The Hallicrafters Littlefone CB-3A was a popular 8 channel radio made back in 1962. I recall repairing and wiring a D104 desk mic to one of these for a friend.

I can’t remember what particular mic that I applied this mod to years ago. Anyway, I removed the existing contact assemble, and replaced it with a set of similar long bladed contacts taken from and old telephone relay. Those typically had stacks of multiple NO and NC contacts. I removed the...

Google turned up this location. Mike's Cb Sales & Service (920) 490-7640 2050 Marlee Ln Green Bay, WI 54304 Photo shows this is a ranch home in a residential area with no antenna in sight. Who knows?

Agreed..I replace them with an electrolytic only as a temporary solution, usually when I don’t have an exact replacement in stock. For the time being I wouldn’t worry too much about the stability of an AM only radio. It’s not SSB where drift needs to be kept to a minimum.

IMO There is a list of things that need to be done first to that radio. The corrosive glue needs to be removed. All the electrolytic caps need to be changed. Besides a thorough visual inspection, the glue and caps should all be taken care of before the power is employed. A new power plug and...

Did you try keying another radio nearby on the same channel to see if you get a meter deflection?

A modified version of a comic I saw on the web. A “caveat emptor” warning that should apply to anyone seeking an honest and reliable repairman. I may make some additional changes at a later date....Possible QSL card....LOL

Interesting post! I just had to research that behemoth a little further.. This is just a few links about the Rugby station's tuning inductor...

Tom tried to follow and be cool, but I think Janis schooled him with her energetic action.

I found the content of WBCQ “The Planet” to be a very diverse. Nowadays, I ‘m not enthused to listen very long with shortwave broadcasts that often fade with audio distortion. Unlike collecting QSL conformations like I did in my youth, I’m now interested only in their content. After looking at...

I noticed that CBtricks has a rather poor copy of Sam’s #207 for that radio. I have that book and will post a better version when time allows.

A lot of the older Bearcat scanners were plagued with corrosive glue. If you’re Bearcat has that glue, you will see it around and under some of the larger electrolytic caps, crystals etc. It needs to be removed ASAP, and that includes changing most of those components associated with it. My...

I got a little teary eyed....

I've seen several Surveyor radios in the past. This one is entirely a different animal. As seen in the photo, all of the electrolytic caps were changed except the large blue 1000uF cap next to the audio IC. I was concerned about that issue, but that one has been replaced since the arrival of...

I would put this radio in the rare category. Before now, I never seen or worked on one before. Looking at the data plate, it was made during the early transition to 40 channels. To get more acquainted, I decided to do a full restoration. Several apparent faults needed to be corrected first. The...

Today’s watered down version of Heinz Ketchup in a squeeze bottle doesn’t compare. If you want that same flavor and texture of yesteryear's Ketchup, you need to buy their Chili Sauce, a smaller bottle and a higher price of course. I prefer it, but I doubt the kids appreciate the difference...

This is the spliced together version of the Sears 934.36771500 for those who would like one for their archive.

I thing of beauty… Good old 02A Cybernet radios are among my favorites. I have several of those, both the 13-888 23 channel and the 77-888 40 channel versions. Along with changing all the electrolytic caps, the mic jacks were changed to accept the 4 pin Cobra standard. Anyway, I was never fond...

This is the President Madison spliced together version for those who would like one for their archive.