Kriesler "Newscaster" Radio Model 11-99 from 1965 - 1975

A nice little Aussie radio with a production run of 10 years. It's in good shape except the case has turned yellow, I can fix that. I use the RetrObright process on the case and explain the alignment procedure as I do it.
One of these radios showed up in the UK and was picked up by Neil from Neil's Old Radios KZbin channel:
• Kriesler 11-99 (was "E...
I incorrectly called the 6V4 rectifier a 6V6 at 4:00
Buy me a coffee ☕:
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Check out Carl's Capacitors eBay store home of the all black capacitors. Once you've tried black you can't go back: www.ebay.com.a...
RetrObright:
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My digital Signal Generator:
The Signal Generator is a project kit from a local electronics magazine called Silicon Chip, there is a sister publication in the UK called Practical Electronics, it was featured in the April 2018 edition but mine has a oscilloscope function as well which I don't use. There may be a later edition in PE with that feature.
Here are the links:
Aus: www.siliconchi...
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[@janmussche6815]

Hi Dave, I refreshed my knowledge about how a radio works. Wow, you explain in 1 minute what teachers in school 50 years ago took a whole year to explain. You made it very clear and simple, just as it should be. Thank you for that, professor.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Jan. It's something I struggled with early on. It took a lot of research to piece it together, I'm glad it helped you 🙂

[@stephenbarlin2314]

Excellent, what a superb bit of engineering this radio exhibits. A lesson in how to keep costs to a minimum but still produce a great product. Still working after 50-60 years.

[@DavidTipton101]

Exactly Stephen, very clean and simple design, I like radios from this era. I would have be surprised if it didn't work. Thanks Stephen 🙂

[@ry491]

Hi David . Great to see you here again . I truly hope you are doing well health-wise . Looking forward to watching your latest restoration . There are so many restoration vids on here but yours are the BEST . Warmest wishes from Thomas in UK ...

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Thomas, thank you. I'm going through the treatment now so fingers crossed. I'm happy you enjoy my videos, take care in the UK, cheers! 😊

[@adampurcell7119]

Totally agree. I've tried watching many whilst waiting for David's and end up leaving them because they just don't cut it for me

[@rciancia]

Well done David. That peroxide worked very well considering how yellow was. Easy restore, but performed with the same level of care and love you always show. Hope your recovery is going well my friend.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Ron, thank you. I'm still in treatment, recovery won't start till after Xmas but going well so far, cheers! 😀 P.S. I am halfway through your latest Detrola video, I'd better get back to it 😉

[@عبدالرزاقالجلبي-ي3ص]

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[@timmack2415]

Another great video, Dave! I hadn't restored any radios in years, but have about a dozen in my workshop waiting. After binge watching your channel over the last month, I straightened out my workshop and just finished restoring a Crosley 148 "Fiver" Cathedral radio (1932) a few days ago. Thanks for getting me motivated and back into the hobby. I hope you're healing and on the road to a full recovery soon. Sending good vibes and thoughts across the pond from the US!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Tim, I'm so happy you picked up your hobby after a number of years, I hope you have continued success with the remaining radios. I'm going along OK so far, thanks for the good vibes 👍😊

[@brianwood5220]

I do hope the recovery is going well, great video once again. I perticularly enjoyed the graphical explanation of how the radio is set out ie. RF, IF, AF. You taught me a lot in this as i was unaware what they stood for. Look after yourself and thanks for sharing.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Brian, I'm glad you got something from the explanation. Will do and thank you for watching 👍🙂

[@jims2222]

Agree with ry491, your restoration videos are far superior to any of the others out there. What a great explanation you provided on signal path and alignment process. So good to see you again and look forward to your next vid.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks you Jim. I put a bit of work into the videos, it's nice to hear it makes a difference. Thank you for your feedback on the alignment. Stay tuned, about three weeks away 🙂

[@ervwatson4988]

Great job. Einstein said "if you can't explain something simply, you don't understand it". You clearly explained alignment so anyone can understand it. You are a great teacher.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Erv. I'm happy it came across like that 👍🙂

[@sincerelyyours7538]

Very fine restoration! I quite liked the bit of superhet fundamentals you gave us in this one -- very easy to understand. Also enjoyed the radio report of the 1969 moon launch as witnessed by an Aussie reporter on the scene at Cape Kennedy. My family and I remember watching the minute-by-minute reports done by Walter Cronkite on our grainy black and white TV. Dad was so worried TV would "rot his kids minds" if he allowed a color TV in the house. Little did he realize what TV and radio would become in later years.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Sincerely Yours, alignment was the most difficult to get into when I started so I hope it helps. I could not find any Aussie reporting on Apollo 11's launch or moon landing, I found Walter Cronkite easily enough and eventually found the snippet I used. The Gemini and Apollo projects were fascinating and the actual moon landing was incredible, it captivated me for years. I was only allowed very limited access to TV, maybe a hour after school and 30 minutes on Saturday morning to watch Buggs Bunny, your Dad may have been right 🙂

[@briansimonds]

Thank you for explaining the alignment process in clear simple terms.

[@DavidTipton101]

Glad it was helpful Brian. once you get your head around alignment it's a snap 🙂

[@pufango4059]

To prevent paint bleeding under masking. Use clear lacquer on the edges before the color coat . No more bleeding ! You probably knew that but not everyone will .Tony .

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Tony, that's a good idea, thanks 👍😀😀

[@mrlejones]

Love watching you bring back the radios of my time and learn from you.. Thanks for another fun restore my friend!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Le, my pleasure 😊

[@theoloutlaw]

G'day David. Great one as always. Count me in as another who really enjoyed your 'break down' of the alignment on paper with the practical elements as well. It makes great sense and I wish others could explain things like you do. I always get confused with IF, RF, and signals mixing together and it all turns into 'jumbo' for me, but this made it so much clearer for me to comprehend this side of how the radio works. Thankyou again, Rick

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Rick thanks, I'm glad my explanation helped, I though it may have been a bit vague. Thanks again Rick, take care 👍🙂

[@opus1952]

Me too 😎👍

[@harbselectronicslab3551]

It still amazes me how much trouble you go to filming your video's......I can see how much effort you go to make it a very well told story in the edit......stay well mate......great stuff as always

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... yes it takes an age to set up each shot but worth it I think. Thanks Harb's Electronics Lab, stay well yourself 👍😀

[@timothygrupp]

You should have been my communications professor...you took the concepts and explained them in simple terms. The why and how were so well covered. Thanks. Great job with that little beauty. Most things I saw in the sixties were transistor unless they happened to be the larger console style radios (Blaupunkt, Grundig, Zenith, etc.) Wonderful results with this one! Take care and stay healthy!

[@DavidTipton101]

I like that... professor Dave 😉 Thanks Tim, I'm glad you found that useful. Transistors a bit of a mystery to me, I look at them and poke at them with a stick monkey style, I might have a go at another one soon 🙂 Thanks Tim, take care 👍

[@adampurcell7119]

Great bit of schooling and loved the ending

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Adam 😀

[@Rene_Voortwist]

I's really like to see the display of your restored radios Dave. That should be really special. This one came out really good as usual.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Rene, I will do that one day, maybe soon as I am taking it easy. Thanks Rene 👍😀

[@wrex7044]

Thank you David, I get a smile on my face every time I see you fix detail after detail with your broad knowledge. I especially want to thank you for reviewing a receiver from antenna to speaker!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you W Rex. it was my pleasure 👍🙂

[@4X6GP]

Thank you, very enjoyable! I'm sorry to say here in Israel there has been no AM radio, only FM, for several years.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Victor, AM will die out everywhere eventually I guess 😟🙂

[@tomcren59]

Dave what a wonderful restoration! You are truly a craftsman. The broadcast at the end was a wonderful touch! I was in South Carolina at my great aunt's house looking at that launch on an old DuMont B&W tv complete with rabbit ears wrapped in tin foil. Really brought back some memories. Well Done sir.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Tom. I'm happy you liked the launch clip. I didn't get to see the real launch, it was about 4:30am here, it was on the news that night 🙄

[@superhet7281]

Excellent job, Dave! Enjoyed the educational seminar, and the Special Feature at the end. “Tranquility Base here, the Eagle has landed!” 😊

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Super Het, thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I remember after the launch I was gutted when they said it will take three days to get to the moon, I expected them to get there in about 15 minutes, it's not far, you can see it! 😄

[@singhpk99]

Great to have you back! Love your skills at restoring these! Converting the rectifier to bridge using the tube rectifier and 2 diodes - should half the hum and reduce transformer heating. Since all the radio has now is Covid BS, a small AM TX maybe nice project

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks singhpk99. Full wave would help with the hum but would increase the voltage then I would have to deal with that. It's fine as it is albeit a bit louder than other radios. I have an AM TX sitting here, I must plug it in one day 🤔🙂

[@josephmagedanz4070]

Thanks for the alignment demonstration. I have watched many on KZbin, and they all help to understand the procedure. Yours added a new twist to it that was quite helpful. It's like shining a flashlight on an object in a dark room. One light lets you see what is there, but not in much detail. Many lights from many angles reveals in full dimension what that object is...all of these alignment explanations are finally starting to clear the fog for me...thanks! This deserves a cup of coffee.

[@DavidTipton101]

HI Joseph, I'm glad it helped, AM alignment is pretty easy but getting it to gel can be a problem. Thanks for the coffee ☕

[@jaytitus902]

So happy to hear you. Call this radio a "survivor" radio. Not a museum piece. It is clean and plays reasonably well. I'd buy that one (if it were a US version). Love the tutorial. Look forward to your next adventure. Keep up the good work.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Jay, this one sat under my bench for a few years, I thought is was too far gone but it looks great now, I'm happy I dragged it out. Thanks Jay, see you next time 👍🙂

[@JerryEricsson]

The UTube power said I needed to watch this video once more, so I did, still a great video! My daughter called me this morning, she has been up at the ND State Capitol to see her doctor, some 130 miles from our home. The weather here is horrid, we have had one blizzard after another for the last 40 days, yesterday was bad so she stayed over, and took of this morning. Made it 30 miles and is snowed in at a small town with no motels, she found a bed and breakfast via recommendation at a gas station and is spending the day and night there. Hits my bank book a bit as she needed funds and used my debit card but it will all work out in the end. Hopefully she will be able to travel in the morning.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Jerry, thanks for watching my reruns 🙂 We see on the news the heavy snow you guys are getting. I can't imagine getting snowed in, your daughter was lucky finding somewhere to lodge till the snow cleared, so many others would have been stuck as well 👍🙂

[@ceebee23]

oooh my mum's radio... she used to listen to it while she did her ironing!

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha.. that's kind of what I said in the video 🙂 Thanks Chris.

[@nevellgreenough404]

Your front-end alignment tutorial is excellent! Consider continuing on to the I.F. and audio, placing real radio components and tubes on the block diagram as you go. This shows exactly what you are doing and makes the process very clear to everyone! Thanks, Nevell- member of the New Jersey Antique Radio Club.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Nevell, I'm glad it came across OK. I'll look at doing the rest some time, good idea. Thumbs up for being the New Jersey Antique Radio Club, clubs are great support 👍🙂

[@billnicholson2470]

David you are a natural teacher. That tutorial was so easy to understand. Very clear and concise. Amazing and simple. There were some very clever designers in the early days. Hope you are doing well! 73 de KB7ICI....Bill

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Bill, I hope it was clear, I tried to be. I'm good thanks very much 🙂

[@PetreRodan]

that vintage broadcast clip at the end was a nice touch.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Petre, glad you liked it 😊

[@iantyler4045]

By the late 60's early 70's they really had the simplicity versus performance ratio down to a fine art. As usual a lovely restoration and a nice tutorial to go with it. Always look forward to your video's.

[@DavidTipton101]

I agree Ian, this is a good example of that. Thanks Ian, it was my pleasure 😀

[@davewhite7182]

It is always a treat to watch one of your restorations, performed with consummate care and attention to detail. My first experience with valve radios was with my grandfather in the sixties in his workshop/ bedroom and it is great to see you bring so many back to full health. We trust your doctors will do the same for you.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Dave, thank you. I heard so many stories from commenters saying they remember there Dad or Grandfather working on these radios back in the day. I too hope my doctors can do it for me 🙂

[@phillipvk3dcz369]

I agree with ry491.Another great video. Thanks David.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Philip 😀👍

[@videolabguy]

Greetings from the Silicon Valley. Sir! I've run out of words. Awesome is all I've got. Best electronics restoration channel on my list. Best wishes for your health and praying for a miracle at this end. Have a great day.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi videolabguy in Silicon Valley, thank you. Thank you also for you best wishes. Take care 😀

[@Donno308]

Hi David. Great to see another video from you. They’re always a special treat. This is the best, easiest to understand explanation of alignment I have ever seen. I wish I had seen it a long time ago as there’s not a lot of easily accessible information about it and it took a while for the “penny to drop” for me. I’m still not clear about the best way to deal with a seperate RF stage like the Kreisler I recently did. I’m still not sure I got it right. All the best for your recovery. I hope you and your family are coping ok.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Don, that's it, when the penny drops is exactly how it works, well it did for me. The RF in my experience is a trimmer adjustment on the top of the tuning capacitor. Being a trimmer it should be adjusted for max signal at the top end of the scale, 1400 or 1500 kHz. if there is an RF coil or padder adjustment that would be done at the lower end of the scale, about 600kHz. Thanks Don we are doing pretty good, cheers! 👍🙂

[@carlosandino821]

I was surprised to learn that a radio from this time was still valved. Even for the 1970s it was rare to find tube radios as the transistor became very popular in the previous decade. Greetings from Brazil!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Carlos from Brazil. I think this model was the last of the valve radios in Australia and ran till 1975. The Australian electronics industry had almost collapsed by then and I guess they thought to keep producing them till they stopped selling, Aussies still preferred valves for some reason. Thanks Carlos 🙂

[@carlosandino821]

@@DavidTipton101 In fact, I appreciate the explanation. I believe that the use of tube radios remained due to the fact that the sound produced in tube radios is of better quality than that of transistor radios. I know that better quality sound systems, even today, are produced with tube equipment due to the fact that they have a clearer sound and are more specific for people who have a more refined hearing. This may be an explanation why Australians' preference for tube radios lasted longer than expected.

[@DavidTipton101]

@@carlosandino821 Could be Carlos 👍

[@anthonysunay7916]

This is a fantastic video for people that want to enter the hobby well done!! You have broken it up for the people that are not confident in the alignment stage.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Anthony 🙂

[@1959Berre]

Your skills, your patience and your attention to detail are remarkable. Once again the result is outstanding. Wish you all the best healthwise and a speedy recovery.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi 1959Berre, thank you once again. Thank you also for your best wishes, I'm very hopeful of a good outcome 👍🙂

[@calypso22]

Nice to see you back, David. Made my day :) Take care.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you John, you are very kind 😊

[@ianharrison8366]

Hi david. Another great video from you as always. Hope your health is improving. I know mrs T will look after you bless her anyway Thanks again for a great video.👍

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Ian. I'm good so far thank you and Mrs T is looking after me very well 💓 My pleasure 🙂

[@stephengorin3059]

And another radio under your belt. Yes a simple basic overhaul, and a great job in teaching how to do the setting up of the radio's front end. That peroxide trick is a good one on plastic cases and the case came up like a new one. Look forward to your next installment.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Stephen, I had a bit of time so I though I would explain more during the alignment, it seemed to work. The peroxide works very well. Next video in three weeks 👍🙂

[@clasicradiolover]

David, it always makes my and my wife's day when we find you have put out another new video. I've learned a thing or two today about how the tuning works.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Mr and Mrs clasicradiolover, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm glad you got something from my explanation, thank you. Thank you and all the best to you both 🙂

[@haythamchannel3553]

Hi Mr David thanks for the amazing video

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you for watching Haytham channel 🙂

[@peterkutas1176]

Another fine restoration. Great explanation of how to carry out the RF alignment. Keep up the great work. Cheers!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Peter 👍🙂

[@gwesco]

Interesting bit of trivia at the end. The Parc radio-astronomy dish played a major part in bringing back television pictures from the moon. There was a movie called "The Dish" that is a fictional bit of comedy-drama about the event.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi George, Yep, I have been to Parks, visited the dish and it's museum, read the history of the dish. Watched the movie, have The Dish CD and watched the moon landing at school when I was in year 9. Amazing times. Thanks George 🙂

[@nigelbrockwell6237]

I like the magnified tuning dial. The radio looks and sounds great.

[@DavidTipton101]

I think it was called magavision or something like that, it was very effective. Thanks Nigel 😀

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Nice to see another vid from you Dave - and a nice little radio resto! We appreciated the class room lesson.. it was quite helpful! Hope you are travelling well 😊👍

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Chris, thank you. I'm glad you liked the 'classroom' bit and if it helped that's great. I'm putting along OK at the moment, thanks Chris 🙂

[@sterlinsilver]

That's a really cool and unusual design- the bottom trim reminds me of old motel signs from the late 1950s

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Sterlin Silver, I know, I love the retro design, I tried to find some photos with that type of writing but couldn't. I remember seeing it on a shop in Melbourne in the 70s 🙂

[@kharakim]

Terrific explanation-illustration of the functional states and the alignment of the radio.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Moshe, happy it helped 😀

[@dennisp.2147]

What a great little radio! I was expecting to see horrors under that sawdust. What a pleasant surprise that it was so clean. Aussie radios of the late 60's apparently had much better build quality than ones here in the States. I actually live about 30 miles from Cape Canaveral and have been to more launches than I can remember. They say that when the big Saturn 5 rockets would take off in the late 1960's that it would rattle windows almost 50 miles away. I missed those, but I'm looking forward to seeing SpaceX eventually launch their giant Starship rockets from the Cape in the future. That was a great explanation of how tube radios work, and cleared up some things that I didn't fully understand. Not all of us watching your videos are tube radio gurus and I appreciate the thorough explanations.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Dennis, I agree. I can't compare them to US built ones but these were well designed and built and remarkably reliable. It would have been amazing to watch the launch of the Saturn 5's I hope you get to see SpaceX. Thanks, I was unsure if I had been clear enough with my explanation so I appreciate the feedback. I think all the gurus tuned out long ago 😄

[@JerryEricsson]

Dave, I had to watch this again, it explains the IF of these type of sets better then I have ever seen on the Web and I spend my entire days watching this type of videos since I have been interested in tube sets since my youth when I would stand behind my father as he worked on our old battery pack sets in the 1950's.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Jerry, thank you, I'm glad I was able to simplify it using actual parts and folks could follow along, you've made my day 😀

[@emilymcfadden4360]

I love the old toaster at 39:00 near the very end. Reminds me what we had at the rented beach cabin on tge Oregon coast in my youth.

[@DavidTipton101]

We bought the toaster second hand in 1975, it still works, thanks Emily 🙂

[@998cooper]

Those Ducon caps are well made Aussie quality. I've never had to replace the ones Ive come across previously. Great video again David. Good to see you're doing well.

[@DavidTipton101]

The electros seemed to be in good condition but I don't leave any 50 year old caps in, I've been bitten before. I'm going alright ATM, cheers and thanks 998cooper 😀

[@paulerhard1252]

Thanks, Dave! Always nice to see you perform your magic :-)

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Paul 👍🙂

[@orionwarren4244]

I enjoy watching your electronic repair adventures back in time, David. Those times had their problems for sure but they also held promise for the future. Not so today, I'm afraid. Maybe because I'm old I tend to wax nostalgic but...for me personally? I'm not very optimistic in light of the current state of 'things'. Here's to your health problems being sorted out, cheers!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Orion, hang in there we will get though the troubles of today, it's only a blip in the scheme of things and will soon be in the past and we can worry about a new set of problems 👍🙂

[@stevendesmond7064]

Another great restoration. Enjoyed the detailed alignment explanation. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Steven 👍😀

[@berndb.5097]

Very nice radio. I think the function of the individual stages on the radio was explained very well by you. Thank you very much David

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Bernd, I happy to hear that 👍🙂

[@nathkrupa3463]

Hi David Sir, You Are Really Best Restorer Ever And Thank You Sir.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Nath, I don't know about that but thank you 👍🙂

[@volktales7005]

Always enjoy your restorations. Gotta try that peroxide trick someday. Still have my parents kitchen radio, a battery powered 1960 RCA Victor. Many D-cells gave their lives in that radio as it was on from 7 am to 9 pm for decades!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Volktales. the peroxide works very well on the right candidate. That would be a lot of D cells 😄

[@keithbrandaw7229]

Hope your well and your Family too . I enjoyed the breakdown of how it all works together. Peroxiding the cabinet as well . Keep up the great work .

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Keith, we are good thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks and take care 😀

[@alpcns]

Thanks Dave! A lovely restoration as always, and a pleasure for us to watch. Thanks also for the Apollo launch, a fantastic time and sweet memories. I hope you're doing very well!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks alpcns, glad you liked the Apollo bit, it took a while to do that. I doing OK, thanks alpcns 😀

[@johnwelch557]

Hello Sir David. Great to wake up and watch your new endeavor! You have a new radio! I too still prefer valves, or tubes here in the US. this will make a great companion in your wood working shop. 😉 Thanks for you excellent instructions and entertainment. Makes my day much better!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi John, thank you. Oh sure I can imagine it out there 😄 Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@markrhine5809]

Dear Mr. Tipton, An Other very nice Radio, You must have a very nice collection of the radios you have restored, nice job. I am learning a lot from watching these videos, I really enjoy seeing how you bring back to life this piece of history. Have a good day.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Mark. I do have a collection but mostly average radios but I am trying to diversify and precure more unusual radios these days, maybe not so much in value but unusual designs. All the best Mark 🙂

[@Daniel_cheems]

Hi Dave! Glad to see you here again! I hope your treatment progresses well and you will hang around for a lot longer after kicking its ass. Your lovely content is really appreciated!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Daniel, I'm in the treatment phase now and I will kick it's ass... if it will let me, I will know in a few months. Thanks Daniel 👍🙂

[@reginaldlawrence412]

Looks great David.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Reginald 👍🙂

[@woodhonky3890]

Hi Dave! I've got a 68 five tube kitchen radio I listen to that is similar to that one in that it only has a volume and tuning control on it. About the same color, too, and plastic, and similar size. But when you take the back off, there's hardly anything in there! The tubes are on a PC board about 5" by 7" with about 6-7 capacitors and 6-7 resistors. No power transformer, hardly any metal at all besides the speaker baskets (it has 2 four inch speakers side by side) and the tuning capacitor. The sound will go quite loud if desired but it lacks highs. Loads of bass from such a small unit and normal mids. I bought it off E-bay a couple of years ago after watching your vids, which rekindled my lifelong facination with anything tube-type. When it arrived imagine when I looked inside expecting to see a metal chassis and all the goodies like inside that Kriesler! It works, though, albeit about what you would expect from so few components. I did replace the 2 electrolytics which did improve the hum. I've got a huge '47 zenith my grandfather left me years ago which I hope to recap someday. It works but has a terrible 60 cycle hum. Well, I reckon I'm about done rambling now. Thanks for the upload as always,take care Dave! Kevin from Chattanooga, Tennessee

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Kevin. sound like a typical AA5 radio you have there, as long as it works and glows is the main thing. The 47 Zenith would be amazing to get working again particularly is the finish is still good, I hope you get it working Kevin, thank you for your comment, take care 😀 Chattanooga, where have I heard that before 🤔😉

[@theprisonernumbersix996]

Thanks David for french subtitles . "Be Seeing You" ! N°6

[@DavidTipton101]

My pleasure Number six, I get a few comments from France. "Be Seeing You" ! 😀

[@christopherparkins3657]

Loved the Florida broadcast at the end! Thank you for another quality video, it was excellent as always! You are a very talented individual!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Christopher, I'm glad you liked the launch bit, it was a bit of post production work making our 2020s kitchen look from the 60s 😀

[@davidgibson5756]

Great description of the alignment method. Thanks

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you David, it was my pleasure 👍😀

[@amaraltimimi4106]

lam so happy to see your video again another great jop David with all my respect to you 🙏

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Amar 👍🙂

[@kevkabluebird1032]

Thanks for another video and i need to thank you for getting me into Radiorepair or repair of old electronics in general. Its fun and "landfill" can be reduced that way.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Kevka Bluebird, good to hear you have gained an interest in electronics, we need more of it to preserve these treasures. Thanks Kevka Bluebird 👍🙂

[@midnightwind8067]

Sweet little radio. I always look forward to your videos. Seems I’m always learning something from them. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Midnight Wind. I like these radios too, nice looking and so 60s retro. Thank you for your best wishes 😊

[@rádiosantigos1958]

Great! For you, was a piece of cake, for us there where a lot of tips, specially the alignment (I almost understood the superhet principle...). Nice final shot. Thanks.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Alvaro, I'm glad you got some tips and enjoyed the final shot, cheers 🙂

[@deanschmeltzer9620]

Thanks Dave for a great radio adventure. I really enjoyed your instruction on the alignment and what it does. Thank you for taking the time. Sounds like you recovering well . That is super! Looking forward to yout next adventure . Thanks again. Dean

[@DavidTipton101]

HGi Dean, I'm glad you liked my tutorial, thanks. Yes, I'm Ok so far, still in treatment but looking hopeful, thanks 😀

[@markbrownfield437]

Quite a satisfying result on that set with great 60s styling! Your explanation of RF alignment was the clearest I've seen. Hope everything continues to go well for you. Cheers from Oregon.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Mark in Oregon. Yes, a nice little radio and responded well to treatment. Thanks Mark, I'm getting along the treatment path pretty well. Cheers and thank you 😀

[@jeffbrooks7246]

Thank you for that "For Dummies" presentation on how you go about alignment - excellent idea and job. You must have been watching Uncle Doug! He does things like that. I have often said to people I know that if you do not get it after watching Uncle Doug explain it to you, you are best taking up basket weaving or something. Hope you are doing better David, you sound upbeat.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Jeff, thank you, I'm happy you liked the prestation. I do watch Uncle Doug, he is brilliant at explaining things, I learnt valve theory from him, it's a pity he doesn't do the whole radio. Yes, I'm going OK, I'm in the treatment phase, this video was recorded before I started treatment but I'm still OK and recording videos, it just takes longer, thanks Jeff 🙂

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

You are the second chap who used peroxide and he was using it on a exhaust fan cover on a caravan. I thought it was a good idea but when I told others they acted like I didn't know what I was talking about.

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... well we know better Thomas, you now occupy the intellectual high ground 😄

[@davidarnette327]

Another job well done 👏, keep up the good work

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you David 🙂

[@phillipyannone3195]

Thanks for another enjoyable video. Excellent explanation on alignment function and procedures, one of the best I’ve seen.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Phillip, that's good that it was easy to understand 👍🙂

[@steelcity321pb6]

Hi Dave, Though this one was a straightforward reconditioning job, it nonetheless made for another enjoyable video. I remember Ducon capacitors. They were reliable, and reasonably priced. As the 1970s progressed they gradually disappeared. By the mid to late 1970s Japanese manufactured consumer electronics had firmly got the edge on the UK market: I’m sure it was a similar situation in Australia? It was intriguing to learn that valve radios continued to be manufactured in Australia well into the 1970s. Here in the UK, the last valve radio was introduced in 1968. I think its production ended 1970, or 71. After that it was total solid state. Nonetheless, the only valve radios available in the UK were imported from the USSR. Although they remained available until the early 1980s, they tended to be built as strong as a Sherman tank but were notoriously unreliable - typical Soviet trash! As always, it’s great chatting with you my friend. All the best from Phil.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Phil thank you. Ducon was taken over in the early 60s by Plessey in the UK, these two caps had Made in Aust on them and a 1968 date stamp so I don't know when they ceased production in Australia. This model ran till 75, I guess they could see the writing on the wall and didn't bother investing in a transistor designed radio. Thanks Phil, I always look for your comment, take care 🙂

[@MarkMcCluney]

Another little Dave, thanks for sharing - especially the instructional section, I can always do with a bit more education. And that excited commentator? I know exactly how he felt. God bless you all there mate and best wishes for your continuing recovery.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Mark, thank you for watching. The commentator was a young Derryn Hinch, well known here, he may have needed to lie down after that 😄 Thanks Mark, I'll be back to full strength in no time 👍🙂

[@terrycard6775]

Always look forward to your video's David. Best restoration channel on YT. Keep well my friend. Best wishes Terry uk 🇬🇧❤..

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Terry, thank you. All the best to you and stay safe 😀

[@bigmotter001]

Great video David. I watch 2 radio guys on KZbin, Shango066 and you. Both have your strengths and separate styles but your restorations are by far the best on KZbin period! Thanks for all of the postings you provide us with and take care!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi John, I like Shango too, he knows what he's doing but stops after the repair. Thanks John, I enjoy doing the videos and if folks like them it's bonus. Take care 😀

[@ottodydaktyk]

Hi David. Another restoration well done! I hope you are doing well. Shalom.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi David, thanks. I'm going OK at the moment thank you. Shalom 😀

[@edwardhannigan6324]

Hey David, great restoration, just so interesting. Great info and tech tips..Stay well..Ed..uk..😀

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Ed, thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Take care yourself 👍😀

[@birdie399]

Well that was a piece cake. (For you) Very nice radio for your collection. Thanks for the video.

[@DavidTipton101]

An easy one for a change and a nice radio, Thanks birdie399 😀

[@martinbrooks1562]

Hi Dave, hope you are well, I did enjoy it thanks, put a smile on my face

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Martin, I'm good thanks, take care 👍🙂

[@DIlic-iz9tx]

_Bravo David. Bolje radi nego kad je bio novi. Ja sam primijetio da na mnogim radio prijemnicima nije dobro podešena osjetljivost prijema na AM bandu. Kod skupih prijemnika to je laboratorijski sve mnogo bolje podešeno._

[@DavidTipton101]

Hvala D. Ilic. Mislim da novi radio dodaju AM kao naknadnu misao i ne radi baš dobro 🙂

[@silviowel]

saudações brasileiras ao mestre..................vamos começar pelo fim, que lembrança linda do homem ao pousar na lua em 20/07/1969 ( meu aniversário ) como sempre muito boas suas dicas sobre o que é e como se ajusta os radios, parabens caro amigo. Seus videos são incriveis mesmo, o cuidado aos detalhes..............bem voltemos ao fim ..............é de dar agua na boca as torradas ...........cuidem-se e espero que sua saude esteja forte e tenaz.........abraços e muito obrigado

[@DavidTipton101]

Obrigada Silvio foi um prazer, fico feliz que tenha ajudado. Abraços da Austrália 🙂

[@pauljohnson2513]

Hi Dave from the UK, Always good to see your videos, I hope you are well.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Paul from the UK, thank you 😀

[@opus1952]

Hi ya David, that was excellent especially the tutorial on the basic procedure of tuning up the radio. 😎👍

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Graham, glad you enjoyed it 👍🙂

[@grahamserle7930]

Another great video Dave and they say you can't make a sink purse out of a sow's ear. Quite obviously you weren't around when this proverb was coined. Whether you know it or not, what you're actually doing is an important documentation of history that future generations can refer to in relation to what was considered the norm for it's time. I can hear the future techs looking at some of these and saying, "That's weird, it doesn't have Bluetooth". Yep, times have changed alright. Hope you're well, cheers mate.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Graham. I didn't realise how well the case looked until I inserted the before and after pictures at the end. That's a good point, I wonder if people will be able to watch KZbin videos in 100 years, if we could do it now we could have seen Bell test this telephone or Edison developing his light bulb. I'm pretty good at the moment. Thanks Graham 🙂

[@Plons0Nard]

Once more a great restoration 👍🏻🤝🏻🇳🇱

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Nard, thank you 🙂

[@phillipmullins1643]

Great job in explaining the adjustments of tuning. Hope your therapy is going well. G'day mate!

[@DavidTipton101]

G'day Phillip, therapy is going very well thanks. Glad you liked the alignment bit, thanks Phillip 👍🙂

[@stephenmalone1673]

Very enjoyable,. You always leave me with a smile. Thanks.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Stephen 😀

[@chrismielke219]

Nice work on this one. Sounds Great!!!!😁😁

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Chris 🙂

[@johnrichardson7354]

Great to see you back. Greetings from Fort Worth!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi John in Fort Worth... thank you 😀

[@patprop74]

Cheers mate, hope all is well with you and yours, a fantastic little explanation of what one hopes to achieve when doing the alignment. it is RF & If alignment for dummies, which works for me.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi patprop74, thank you we are all well. Haha... alignment for dummies, good idea 😀

[@Joe-KN4IFI]

Great job as always Carl. Looks real nice. Hope you are feeling better. 73 Joe

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Joe. I'm feeling OK thank you 👍🙂

[@Peugeot306]

Will watch tonight. Thanks in advance David!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Paul 👍🙂

[@nikolasmanesis]

Dear friend you're an artist

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Nikolas 👍🙂