Old Time Radios! Restoration and Repair [Paperback]

Joseph Carr (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0830633421 | ISBN-13: 978-0830633425 | Publication Date: November 1, 1990 | Edition: 1

A presentation of the history, theory and practical operation of old-time, home, auto, amateur, shortwave and CB radio sets which provides the detailed instructions and schematics required to repair or rebuild them. A troubleshooting section is included, with charts and pin-out diagrams.

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About the Author

Joseph J. Carr was a leading electronics author who has written scores of well-reviewed books and technical articles. An electrical engineer and experienced electronics bench technician with CET and CCE certifications, Carr is a former winner of ISCET's Technician of the Year award. Also a columnist for several prestigious publications, including Nuts & Volts, Carr's other best-selling books include DC Power Supplies: A Technician's Guide; Practical Antenna Handbook, Second Edition; Mastering IC Electronics; and Old Time Radios!

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 1 edition (November 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830633421
• ISBN-13: 978-0830633425
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed and enjoyable guide to restoring radios, September 28, 1998

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Brett Saylor, N3EVB ([e-mail]) (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Old Time Radios! Restoration and Repair (Paperback)

I always enjoy technical books written by Joe Carr - he takes a subject that could otherwise be dry and boring, and turns it into something that is very understandable, and sometimes funny! This book progresses from the requisite origins of radio, into vacuum tube theory, through receiver basics, and dives into step-by-step guides to fixing an ailing radio. It is not a guide to the value or history of any particular brand or model of radio (it actually features very few photographs) but it *is* rich with schematics, diagrams, and guides to parts and equipment you will use when repairing antique radios. A great addition to your library!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for Beginners, July 14, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Old Time Radios! Restoration and Repair (Paperback)

I bought this book without looking at it in a bookstore. I am a beginner in this field and was looking for something, somewhere that can explain radio restoration techniques to the non-engineer. Unfortunately, except for some interesting historical information, and what I would agree are some useful charts on tubes, etc., this book is written with a lot of electronic theory. Those who already have some knowledge or experience in electronics, or are very technically-minded, might not find that a problem, but the lay person will be tossing it in the air in exasperation after a few chapters. Very thorough but dense.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Misleading Cover, March 25, 2003

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kenwood "kenetics" (Clearwater, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Old Time Radios! Restoration and Repair (Paperback)

The back cover of this book states, "A Complete training guide to restoring vacuum-tube and transistor radios." And an excerpt of the description notes, "In addition to covering the vacuum tube circuits of radios made before 1950, author Joseph J. Carr gives you transistor theory and practice..." Unfortunately, not a single mention is made of transistors or transistor theory in the book. Other than that omission, the book is a good guide to the theory of tube radio circuits and contains some chapters on tube circuit troubleshooting, safety, and test equipment. Some electronic knowledge is helpful in understanding this fairly concise book.