DeForest Crosley Empress or Duchess Electrical Restoration

In-depth electrical restoration of a DeForest Crosley Receiver. There is also a tuning light improvement circuit included (with schematic and description) in this video. If you own an Empress or Duchess receiver, this will be of interest to you.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

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[@woodywoodlstein9519]

Chester Woodward do you have any biographical videos. Of your beginnings ? The original inspiration? Mr Carlson I mean You to0 chess ?

[@fourmula4812]

@@woodywoodlstein9519 awesome

[@johnl6273]

It isn’t difficult enough to make the repairs, but maintaining an intelligent conversation simultaneously keeps me glued to my screen. Can’t stop watching, and loosing sleep. Don’t stop. John L,

[@PeterDyall-bn7ut]

An absolute masterclass. I really appreciate the range of skills on display and all the quality education that comes with it.

[@lookabomba32]

I have been looking for this radio for years. I was blessed that my electronics shop teacher taught me to read and write schematics and repair vintage radios and old school Hi-Fi's and that was back in 2004. Still talked to him off and on over the years until he passed away and his wife gave me 8 large 800 page cardboard binders, filled with schematics of radios from 1912 to 1964. One of em was this radio.

[@rty1955]

Hey there. I have been working with electronics for over 50 yrs. I also have obtained a 1st class FCC licence. i just want to say you are one of the best. you are thorough, give great explanations, easy to understand, and great on screen precense. Your talking on camera has no hesitations, no "ums" or "ahhhh" etc. I notice you go beyond a simple repair and pay strong attention to detail, which is to be admired. My expertise is in professional video tape machine maintenance, and your various videos reminded me of things other than electro-mechanical devices. I commend you sir. keep up the good work!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Thanks for your kind comment Roy!

[@BruceNitroxpro]

@@danielthomas3057 , Giggles and snorts abound! LOL

[@bingskiddd]

Mr. Carlson and Ave are two of the best on KZbin. Two completely different personalities also. Ave is blunt, mean, gruff, obnoxious, etc.......... Mr. Carlson(said with English accent)is a gentleman, perfectionist, friggin GENIUS........... the best of both worlds...................

[@billysharp5894]

I have never in my 72 years on this earth seen anyone like you! You know you’re making a lot of repair people look really bad! 🤔 But they will improve in the future watching you!

[@3v068]

That is due to their own negligence to continue learning. Theres always a better way to repair things

[@BruceNitroxpro]

@@3v068 , No one seems to have the patience to repair which Paul has, or the respect for good work practices and equipment.

[@erin19030]

Ive been in this field for 45 years, however i know nothing compared to you. You take the restoration way beyond me. I am just a repairman.

[@JerryEricsson]

I grew up in very rural North Dakota where we had no power or running water till I was about 10 We used to enjoy going to my Uncle's house where he had one of those large radio's, all we had was an old AM battery pack set for local stations. I used to love watching the magic eye on the old sets. This explains a lot to me as well as to what happened to radio reception from the old floor sets to the modern transistor units. That tinny sound we had with the transistors was so different then the old sets with their great bass and sharp treble sounds.

[@jlucasound]

The owner of this receiver is very fortunate to have you restoring their unit. It is going to be "bulletproof".

[@VirgilSeaberIII]

I thought my chance was over to have explored electronics as a hobby, since I never took any courses in my younger years. Although I have always been fascinated by high tech, You have made that chance available to me in my 60's. Another finely crafted electronics video. Thank You Mr. Carson!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

You're welcome Virgil!

[@AUTISTICLYCAN]

You have the priceless ability to make all of your listeners feel intelligent. You never talk down to your audience. You explain the logic and thinking processes behind your choices in great clear detail. Your choice of words is often humorous without trying to be. Your greatest funny moment was when you stated in a dry way that The Wire Insulation in a particular Radio was "FLAKY AS PIE CRUST!" I heard you say that and laughed to myself for days. Mr. Carlson I add my thanks to the many who appreciate all you do to share this awesome craft with us. You are a blessing to us all sir! Keep up the GREAT WORK!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Thanks for your very kind comment Canis!

[@lem1962]

Canis Lupus very well said. I too am so thankful for his work and patience and ability to explain his work as he’s troubleshooting the problem with whatever is in front of him. Amazing skill and should be rewarded. Thanks again Mr. Carlson.

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

I've been an embedded systems engineer and professor for 25 years and I've rarely had the pleasure of working with a technician/engineer of your caliber. I unsubscribed from your channel a year ago because I was just fed up with electronics. However, now that I'm retired I subscribed again because I'm back into HAM radio and your channel is the best. Thank you, please keep sharing your work with us. My first restoration will be a Yaesu FT221B. I also have a Yaesu FT857D that needs "refreshing".

[@BruceNitroxpro]

TooManyHobbies , Good luck and the "technician" part of the above message is a loose way of saying, "electrical engineer with WAY more experience than any other on KZbin! de KQ2E

[@nedwillis6702]

Fantastic video and an amazing radio. I've been a lifelong radio nut (built my first radio when I was 8) so naturally I found your video absolutely riveting. Yes I did say riveting as my hobby during my teen years was restoring antique radios I found at the dump! Never had one that I couldn't get breathing again. My favourites were Crosley and RCA - had 6 or 7 Atwater Kents, many Philcos -- SWL was also a strong hobby. I spent many hours restoring those beautiful cabinets after the electronics were taken care of. Seeing the test equipment in your shop is so interesting -- from 1974-75 I used an HP 3580A spectrum analyzer for low frequency vibration analysis on rotating machinery, owned various scopes, built my first frequency counter from scratch with 7400 series IC's, etc. I'm glad I found your KZbin videos-your detailed information and insight are really appreciated-excellent in every way.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

+Ned Willis Thanks Ned! Glad your enjoying the video's, sounds like you know your stuff.

[@LoriH2O]

I really love seeing these restoration videos! Always surprises me just how sophisticated tech was in the 30s and such.

[@spudhead169]

Your patience and determination is really inspiring. That chassis was a complete mess, absolutely huge amount of work required to bring that back. To be perfectly honest, if that was put in front of me I'd more than likely have had to do it a little bit at a time over a very long period just so I didn't depress myself with the monotony. Whenever I have a big laborious job to do and I take a break from the tedium, I often watch one of your videos like this because it motivates me to persevere.

[@grndplane]

I am a PCB designer, and was a radio tech in the Air Force, and I have to say you do amazing work. I have never seen anyone put in the time and effort that you do. Thank you for the very informative videos. Please keep them coming.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@jefferygreen09ify]

I'v followed your channel for quite a long time, and am ,even now, blown away with your knowledge and insight . Simply amazing!!! . I'm a old retired carpenter,but have always been intrigued by electrical things in general,but half of your dialogue is equal to latan to me,,but in just as engrossed as if I was as you in knowledge. Lol Didn't intend to write a book, lol. Just wanted to say thank you for your channel and to you sir ,,well done indeed.

[@BerendvanBerkum0]

These hour long restoration videos are a real treat, solid non-stop vintage radio and other electronics. I pick up more ever time I run them.

[@c.brionkidder9232]

@34:29 I had to pause the video so I could really appreciate the absolute elegance of your restoration under the chassis. That was obviously a ton of work, but you make it look so simple. Elegant in its simplicity.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Thanks!

[@FredGandt]

For every one of your restoration videos I watch, KZbin recommends at least two more of yours, with thumbnails showing ever more glorious equipment I want to cuddle. I'm having a great time working my way through them all. Thanks again :)

[@carlwedekind3868]

I've been working my way through your videos from the first one. I still have a Hallicrafters S-20R that was my first shortwave receiver, around 1960 or so. Used it a lot, shocked myself a few times, even added an S-meter circuit from the ARRL Handbook. I distinctly recognize many of the sounds that you call computer generated noise from my listening in the 1960's. Not many computers then, I'm guessing. That loud roaring sound I used to think was airplane engines when I was little. It hasn't been plugged in for forty years or so. That radio was what led me to getting my ham license, WG2E. I keep a notebook handy when watching and jot down things about test equipment, chemicals, tools, etc. Thanks for your time. Great stuff!

[@williamhayden7711]

Mr. Carlson, you are exactly right about the time to set up the camera, talk through things, etc. As always excellent job and thank you for taking the time to share this with us.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Glad you enjoyed William!

[@grantrennie]

Mr Carlson's Lab would you be interested in having one or two vintage radios from the uk? There is a market here in Scotland which has a lot of very old stuff you'd like and there are a great many vintage electrical contraptions including 1930s through 1980s radios, the 1930s to 1950s radios would appeal to you I would think, shipping would take a few months by surface but would be worth it..

[@tomgoss6755]

Paul, Excellent restoration. You have demonstrated the ART of being an electronics technician with pride in your work. I was trained in electronics by my father and later when I was in the Military (Navy) when TUBES were the standard and solid state devices were a "passing fad". :-) Thank you for the time you took to present this to the public for a great education in the proper way to conduct electronic repair, restoration and teach the technology that most people don't understand let alone care about. 73' Tom

[@slowneutron6163]

You're one of the best RF techs I've ever seen.

[@boblake2340]

You're a born teacher. I spent my life with digital tech and now your videos are inspiring me to go play with tubes once again.

[@AntiqueRadioandTV]

I've said it before and I'll say it again; "Exemplary!" Beside all of your restoration work, the RF and IF alignment tips were fantastic. Keep them coming. This is better than going to see a movie as far as I'm concerned! 73's Tom

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

***** Thanks for the nice comment Tom! Wow, this one sure took some time.

[@ultrametric9317]

For shortwave reception one really needs a properly tuned antenna, it's not optional. That is illustrated here. I am very impressed by your work and determination to get this thing working!

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Beautiful work as always Mr. Carlson! I love old radios/receivers; you can tell so much thought went into the design, not just function, but aesthetics as well. The craftsmanship in and out are works of art! And add the Carlson upgrades and they're that much better!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Thanks!

[@markurban3608]

The information on the tuning caps was very interesting. I always wondered why the cuts in the plates were there, now I know why. Thanks.

[@jlucasound]

So Tuned. So Dialed in. Better than when it was new. You blow my mind, sir. You have to be in the top 10 in the world.

[@lem1962]

What an incredible task that is to restore one of those old radios. I know the old ones are the best especially on shortwave and glad there’s still people like you having the knowledge to work on them. Great job amazing video. Keep up the good work.

[@Darryl603]

I just feel so fortunate to be able to watch a true master work his craft. Great job with the wiring and the signal strength light. Awesome work! Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge with us and I look forward to the next.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Darryl Landry Thanks for the great comment Darryl!

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

You are such a knowledgeable, thorough and articulate teacher! I'm loving your videos.

[@lfowkes11]

Paul, Your attention to detail and your workmanship is nothing short of incredible. We don't often see many of these Canadian sets here in the states. The very colorful dials are beautiful. It is obvious that you spend many many hours producing these videos. Can't tell you how much we appreciate them. I especially like the radio restoration videos. Have you ever considered restoring a vintage television set? Keep up the great work.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Larry Fowkes Thanks for the nice comment Larry! I have done television sets in the past for people, just no video's. I may do one in the future.

[@tim7099]

Very enjoyable, even for someone like myself that knows very little about this subject,you actually make things sound simple and I know they aren't! Thanks for sharing your expertise with us all.

[@markanderson350]

Years ago, I would just make old radios work. I never restored one fully. Your detail to forgotten engineering of the past is enlightening. To do this for a living and make a profit, you need some really good customers willing to spend a bundle. I learn quite a bit, but I do skip ahead because I don't have 2 hours to spend watching.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

+Mark Anderson Thanks for your comment Mark!

[@markanderson350]

That's an amazing old beast. I never liked those radios from the 30's much but that is an exception! That's a rare find. I love old German radios, very reliable. My Grundig Fleetwood is still going strong on original caps .

[@jwl9286]

you are fantastic! I could never afford all the equipment in the past. Just read about it. Sweep generators and all. You let us actually see the operation. I have learned so much. Thanks!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

+jwl9286 Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by.

[@repairfreak]

Just add me to the long list of others impressed with the knowledgeable details given in your videos. Your videos show just how far one can take it to the limit with proper knowledge and proper tools, along with knowledge of how to use those tools. I’ve yet to ever do an IF alignment on any receiver, for I don’t own a expensive spectrum analyzer. Suppose there might be ways around using a S.A. , but wow, what a truly wonderful way to see so precisely one’s adjustments. My mouth drools for some of your test tools, and my back then hunches over like Quasimodo as I then shuffle off grunting/feeling defeated as if I could never fill my brain-pan with half the knowledge and information that you expound upon in videos such as these. I sure wish I wouldn’t have killed off so many braincells when younger, “When I was a child I had a fever My hands felt just like two balloons Now I've got that feeling once again I can't explain, you would not understand...” 🥴

[@robertveesaert7212]

While first watching your videos I have to admit I thought this guy talks too much. Well after watching a few more of you uploads, everything you say is extremely concise, pertinent and is necessary in order to completely explain what your doing, why your doing it and most importantly how you're doing it. I'm a complete convert. Absolutely love your uploads and learn at least one new thing if not several from them. That's definitely one excellent thing about your videos. One can always count on taking away something useful even if it's not truly related to exactly what you're working on. You are a huge inspiration to say the least. Subscribed!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Robert Veesaert Thanks for the kind words Robert... And sub too! As I make the video's, I think to myself; what questions would I ask if I was to watch them?? Then in the next scene, I address those issues. Glad your enjoying the video's.

[@bobwendoloski6970]

Nice restore, better than when it was new. Love the dial on this radio. I always pick up a trick or two from your videos.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Thanks Bob!

[@iflex7880]

I use your videos to sleep they are very relaxing

[@eingang44]

Very nice! I have a similar-looking model by DeForest Crosley called the Prescott from 1937-38 which runs like a charm, although now I mostly run old time radio plays through its amplifier input jack which adds to the vintage ambience. This radio also has the rare 6X6 twin-ray magic eye tube, the green of which has faded over time but is still functional. Luckily I have several spares but only of the single-ray version.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

6CD7 is worth researching for 2 shadow angles as well.

[@davemckim6236]

Wow you are a genius! It is obvious that this is a labour of love for you. I would like to see what the final receiver looked like re-installed in the cabinet. Your customer must be thrilled with the results! Keep up the great work. I really enjoy the videos.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Dave Mckim Thanks for the great comment Dave! Glad your enjoying the video's.

[@kenjones1150]

Such an enormous amount of work Paul. I know the camera time can't do it justice. Camera and audio are fine. Really nice, educational work. Ken

[@bobkins270]

Enjoyed the video. I do miss the days of AM. Super nice job you did on restoring this radio.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

bobkins270 Thanks!

[@GroverCricketDaisy]

Absolutely fabulous restoration well done. I have learnt so much. Thank you very much. I am hooked on your work.

[@tectalabyss]

Another Fantastic how to video. When you get the chance,please do a video showing how the little white box's that protect your signal generator and spectrum analyzer ,work and are built. Your doing an awesome job, please keep the videos coming. Much respect. Bobby

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

***** Thanks Bobby!

[@tectalabyss]

+Old Hippie Hi My friend. I think I have the Google thing fixed. Fingers crossed :) All my best. Bobby

[@NickMoore]

Very cool as always. I loved your little potted addon circuit, I'll have to remember that next time I'm adding on to equipment.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Nick Moore Thanks Nick!

[@Fyer]

Thank you so much for presenting these videos . I really enjoy watching you do your work and listening to the small details that you take the time to explain. Even if I have no intention of trying to perform one of these restorations, I find these extremely interesting. And who knows, I just might be able to use the knowledge you share on something I come across in the future. Thanks again and you keep doing these videos and I'll keep watching.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

You're welcome Steven!

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Another amazing job with attention to detail. The tips are always helpful too. Thanks for sharing. Best, Don

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

RestoreOldRadios Thanks for the nice comment Don!

[@JerryEricsson]

Every now and again, I revisit some of my favorite videos on your channel, this is among those. Speaking of the LED color, my mother, now 94 and confined to a nursing home where he wheel chair can zoom up and down the halls at will, loved the old things, well things that looked old. One day she came upon a replica of an old table radio and purchased it. The old looking set had a transistor receiver AM/FM but a very nice speaker and gave a half way decent sound from the all wood cabinet. It had a very tiny tungsten lamp that lit up the dial that went away, and, of course, being cheap china crap the capacitors began leaking and the sound quality became so poor she tossed it where her favorite broken things went, back in the box and in her closet. When she went into the home, she gifted me and my sisters her house and the contents, to be sold and the results distributed equally among us. I am now the sole survivor of that will and am still trying to sell her house after 3 years. At any rate, I found that replica and brought her home. I went through the radio and replaced several junk electrolytes with high quality brand name replacements, checked the resistors and replaced a couple that were way out of wack but when it came to that damn light bulb, I was out of luck. I couldn't even find them on Ebay, so I took an amber LED and put a resistor behind it. It fit in the little socket just right and when I turned it on, it looked exactly like the old light bulb did, the radio sounds better then ever and now sits on my kitchen table telling me the news of the day over my morning coffee as I brows the morning news on my tablet. I had planned on making something completely different from that set but after fixing it up, I simply added a cheap FM transmitter which I hooked to a small MP3 player I built up from parts and now I can also tune to that transmitter and play what ever music I desire on my little sideboard transmitter, in clear quality FM Stereo.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Thanks for sharing your story Jerry!

[@xboxoxzx]

awesome work, sound from a bygone era where pride and craftsmanship we selling points.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

+xboxoxzx Thanks!

[@xboxoxzx]

+Mr Carlson's Lab no problem! just keep up with the quality content!

[@4ngu54110tt]

It's great that you do these restoration jobs. I really enjoy how you share your expert knowledge about these relics so that knowledge is not lost. The modern upgrades and swapping of better components making these great appliances perform better is something that takes these vids to the next level. Thanks Paul. 😊

[@Graham_lee]

love your attention to the mechanics and projecting the life of the unit.

[@ver64]

Big thumbs up on that restoration Carlson. Thanks as always for sharing.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Ver64 No problem, Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for your comment!

[@perry9492]

Sounds better than a modern AM radio. Great job on the rebuild.

[@harveyellis6758]

Fantastic restoration work and a real pleasure to watch (and learn)!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

+Harvey Ellis Glad your enjoying Harvey!

[@ZnenTitan]

I just love old tube receivers. It like a combination of antique technology and spooky glowing haunted house you can put on a tabletop.

[@MrJohn1966elliott]

Old Radio keep alive ! Old Radios are cool !!! Love to hear.

[@pneumatic00]

Incredible job, sir. I don't know how you can put 200+ hours into these things. I've learned a lot from your videos!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

+pneumatic00 I don't know either.. LOL, When people say money isn't an issue, then I'm free to take on jobs like this. Otherwise, there would be no way to justify working on this sort of thing.

[@James-kk3nm]

i would love to see some more of these. this whole am radio hobby is very interesting to me your channel introduced me to it i would like to see more info on how to begin. thank you for all of the hard work and time you put into all of your videos!!!!

[@ianbutler1983]

Paul, Amazing how much smaller modern capacitors are than the old ones. Plenty of room in that chassis now.

[@dougankrum3328]

..Yeah...thin polyester compared to thick wax paper dielectric...

[@MrPatdeeee]

Wow! Kind Sir Paul; I must say that you are a "Genius of Geniuses". I say this, being a 33 yr RCA career; at RCA Service, Inc. And 12 yrs doing it, as a Sub for Technical Companies all over America. And I have NEVER seen a single technician; that "could carry your case"! Oh indeed. Because... I have watched a few videos of yours; and each one just knocks me out; with your knowledge. And even, that I was an Instructor of electronics. Wow! I can only say: that IF I had been David Sarnoff (CEO in the 30's); and you would be you; I would have hired you as SR Engineer; and paid you one million dollars, every year. Because YOU would have made RCA many times better. Oh yes you would, kind Sir. Thank, for all you have done. Because, you are a truly "Cut-Above" galore. Keep it going Paul.

[@MrPatdeeee]

The ONLY thing that I would change only one thing; on this "Chassis's Restoration"! I would reverse your "Green" light. So it's 'off' with no channel and goes 'on', when there is a channel, etc! NO disrespect dear Paul.

[@VinoLoco]

Amazing work, thank you for this outstanding educational video performance. Your skills and passion for this restoration are very impressive. I have this same radio and was considering getting it restored but I think I will just keep it as a family heirloom after seeing what is involved. Keep up the great videos.

[@stephenmoore2754]

This is certainly another fantastic video on radio repair along with great great lessons. I don't have a spectrum analyser but I have a decent scope. I am thinking Wobbulator, perhaps as a winter project. Really really enjoyed this one. Thanks for taking the time to show your work.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Stephen Moore Thanks Stephen, for the nice comment! I would like to get my hands on an old Triumph wobbulator. Haven't come across one up here yet.

[@petersvan7880]

Fantastic, very well made video of a charming receiver. Thank you Mr. Carlson!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

You're welcome Peter.

[@Zone1242]

Another terrific video and a lovely set - as you said not a beginner's project. Cheers, John

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Zone1242 Thanks John!

[@hydrolisk1792]

You're my hero mate! Love watching your videos. Wish I had an electronics teacher like you at my school back in the day!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

+hydrolisk1792 Thanks! Glad your enjoying the channel!

[@I-Libertine]

This is such an awesome channel. I always learn tons in each video. Thanks.

[@TRXLab]

Awesome restoration Paul! I know how much work it is and additional to that producing this great video! Nice little signal indication circuit. Easy to build for anyone great solution. All thumbs up!!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

TRXBench Thanks Peter!

[@tarasmonax2595]

Just starting on a similar model of DeForest Crosley, the 6D831 chassis, without the adjustable IF. It has all the badly deteriorated rubber wiring, especially around the tuning mechanism. It will be quite a project but I am sure it will not look as clean and neat as Mr. Carlson's amazing work. The removal of the tuning capacitor and mechanism is a daunting task on its own.

[@James-hb6ee]

Another fantastic job! I'll wager the designer's would have loved to have seen you tweaking that IF, seeing how their circuit works in real time on your spectrum analyzer. I would have liked to have heard just how good that field coil speaker would have sounded on some good music!

[@dfmich]

You mentioned the large power transformer. I bet you will find that the radio was designed to work on 25 to 60 Hz. Until the 40's sometime, Ontario (and maybe all of Canada) had all 25 Hz power. This goes back to the early days at Niagara. 73 Dan

[@johnkaufman8331]

Very professional,liked the way you work ,particular,nest ,and explaining how to work Safely,again and agàin. Really enjoy you video,for sure!!👍👍👌👌

[@imscuba]

Another fantastic, high quality Resto Vid. If you ever go threw an R390 I know I and many others would love to see that. Keep the vids coming as time allows... exceptional quality & educational vids are hard to come by on youtube.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

imscuba Thanks for the kind words! I have done R390's,.. Unfortunately before I made video's. If I get another, I will do a video on it.

[@kg2nc]

That tubbing you put on the wires to protect them is called,silicone fiberglass tubing. I use to work for Industrial Heater Co. Inc. They made many kinds of heaters. Nice video thanks for sharing.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Ruben Thanks for your comment Ruben!

[@anotherdayisforever]

Incredibly interesting restoration. This may be my favorite so far. Thank you!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Cole Knapek Thanks Cole, glad you enjoyed!

[@garymitchell7616]

very nicely done Sir! I Nice job tidying up underneath the chassis.

[@faxcapper]

I must say that is one of the "prettier" dials I have seen. Great vid, Lad!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

+faxcapper Thanks!

[@Chewbacca651]

Couldn't believe the amount of parts u removed from that receiver; I thought Max Arcade winds up with a lot but you really took the biscuit with this DeForest Crosley. Thoroughly enjoyed watching (as usual) keep up the good work :-)

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

+Chewbacca651 Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

[@MichaelLloyd]

Another great video. I'm sure glad that you do these. I learn a lot from them every time. I very much appreciate your attention to detail, both in your workmanship and videos. I'm looking forward to the spectrum analyzer "magic box" video :)

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Michael Lloyd Thanks for the comment Michael. I will have to do a video on those boxes soon.

[@bobvincent5921]

Thanks for the nostalgic memories of my first xtal set ,then my one valve 60 volt & 2volt lead acid receiver .There is not much so captivating as tuning the bands as when I was 12 years old.

[@NigelDixon1952]

Flawless work Paul, very educational. Thank you so much, really appreciated.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Glad you enjoyed it Nigel. Thanks for your kind comment!

[@americanpatriot2789]

You got big brains! That room full of test equipment is beautiful/Great video.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Thanks!

[@АнтонЗуев-л3ж]

Мистрер Карлсон, Вы отлично отремонтировали отличное радио! Успехов Вам и всех благ!

[@ericdumptee9084]

AWESOME, really enjoy your vids, and get alot of info,THANKS! your a great instructor !

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Thanks Eric! Glad you're enjoying the video's.

[@byrdchem]

Thanks for another superlative video. As usual, I learned a lot. I know they take a long time to produce, but know that they are very much appreciated! BTW, the new camera is spot-on in all respects. Larry B.

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

***** Thanks Larry, good to hear! Glad you enjoying the video's.

[@-VK2NP]

I have now watched most of your videos and very impressed with your attention to detail not only repair but improvements. Love the Crosley , be nice to see a photo of it completed in its Cabinet. Currently trying to restore a Drake TR4cw (hard to source PA tubes here in Australia) and fix a Switchmode supply in a R4131B Spectrum Anaylser Love the Lab and test gear . Keep up the great videos. Cliff Sydney Australia vk2np

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Clifford Hynds Thanks for nice comment Cliff! Wish you the best of luck with your projects.

[@wallychambe1587]

Man you sure have a lot of patience to do all that!

[@Soothsayer620]

A very professional approach to repair, thanks.

[@plantopguy5]

Very interesting vintage design. Great informative video as always. Magnificent, Thanks!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

plantopguy5 Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the comment!

[@jpmiller8098]

I enjoyed immensely. Wish I had my Knight Kit T150 and Lafayette Receiver from 40 years ago to rebuild.

[@NunoSequeiraAndre]

This video was a great pleasure to watch!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

Nuno André Thanks for the nice comment Nuno!

[@jasonlee3247]

New to the channel, but I hope they pay you well for all that effort!

[@djrbaker1]

1:53:00 that's from Brazil. I live in the Amazon area and we have a farm that's very far from any urban areas, reception there is amazing on the SW band, any handheld radio can get stations from Europe and even Asia just using their built-in antennas.

[@rádiosantigos1958]

Rádio Nacional 6180 MHz.

[@KingLoopie1]

7 year old video, but it's really good! Nothing like the sound of on old am tube radio. My first radio was a Heathkit GR-64 given to me by my cousin in law back in the 60's. I spent many late nights fiddling through its bands and then being tired all day in school the next day... I finally passed it on to my nephew in the late 70's after graduation. I don't know what he did with it, but I missed it enough that I bought an identical model off of fleabay a couple of years ago. Still working well but it could use some tlc.. Keep up the good work! /kd0ndc

[@CharlesM-dp4xe]

OK, so its 5 years later; so says Johnny come lately, better late than never ... Wow what a beast ! I'm foaming at the mouth already. Lets get into it then, carry on mate .

[@knunne1]

With every video I learn a something new, your a wealth of information, thank you!

[@MrCarlsonsLab]

knunne1 Thanks for the nice comment!

[@jlucasound]

@30:07 Clockwork precision. Much like the action in a dial caliper. Not mechanically, but with the same desired accuracy. Showing small changes on a bigger scale. Love it.