Analyzing Crusty TVs and Radios

[@karlschweizer2554]

i am stuck on your vides my uncle repaired tvs back in the 50s and 60s had his own shop hes gone now but i remember as a kid he fixed any brand of tv or radio it was a big place hundreds of tvs he was a happy person all our tvs were from him you remind me of him had everything to fix the tv or radio like you do he was a very happy man

[@marksman1875]

Absolutely fascinating to see the difference between the 74 and 75 model radios. I could watch this stuff all day long.

[@davids2448]

Love the "analysis" - switch on & see if it explodes...

[@johnyetman3179]

Stopped watching tv ,and love this Shango stuff. He is into all the stuff I miss working on. Stuff that actually is rewarding when you get it fixed

[@markmarkofkane8167]

George! Yes he is my favorite. He told it the way it was!! Bravo!!

[@adrianames8590]

Interesting series of videos from the abandoned village. Amazing that some sets work after being outside for 30 years! Build quality was far better back then. Ever think of doing a video with radiotvphonout? It would be EPIC!

[@Prnencetti]

We have a abandoned Sears and Roebuck store from back when it was called Sears and Roebuck not just plain old Sears. It is a shuttle bus parking stop for the workers at the hospital because they don't have enough parking between people coming and going and staff. Staff members of the hospital are able to park in the parking lot and take a bus to work. It's a horrible part of town an unsafe part but you would never catch me going into. I wouldn't never leave my car there because I can come back one day and find that my windows were smashed in radio with stolen tires were pulled off the car and I no longer have a car. I would just like to park at the hospital to be safe. But it's pretty cool that we have an abandoned Sears and Roebuck building here. It's really old back from the nineties I think when stores had a store below it and then apartments on top

[@buddylight2191]

I think truetone was sold by Western Auto we had one when I was a kid like 1964, it was junk when new. It caught fire and Dad through it out the door when it was like 6 months old.

[@BruisersBeaters]

The audio carrier of Channel 6 is 87.7Mhz FM. Most FM radios with the exception of a select few (older fords) can tune in to it. Chicago has one, they call it MeTV FM. Cleveland Ohio has one also. The FCC, for some reason or another requires them to still broadcast a television signal. The 87.7 FM stations used to be LPTV stations, and the FCC extended something or another so they can live on as radio stations.

[@ceilingfansandmorecfam2342]

when that first clock radio turnd on with no perodem i was suprised (still runing like new)

[@markcollins5026]

Man, I had one of those clock radio's way back when !

[@marksmediatv7734]

Frontline: Coming From Japan is the name of the video. A nice informative doc

[@RODALCO2007]

That aroma would have been impressive on that first TV with all the rats nest in it. Interesting stuff. Nice non-vented Caps in the 8 tracks.

[@MisterTalkingMachine]

You could have called the Guiness world records, because I believe you actually found the biggest dust bunny on the first TV.

[@Hunter-xy6qq]

Great videos. I also enjoy the under ground mining videos very cool.

[@shango066]

Most of them are on the new channel, link on my main channel page

[@EvertvanIngen]

Nice blackout at the end, waiting for this video was worth it :D I realy enjoy watching your video's. Keep doing the awesome stuff you do ;)

[@skycarl]

The difference between the two four tracks in just one year is nuts. Another example of going forward with downhill quality. Thanks.

[@drfalcon4102]

that Record player, was made for many companies,, I had the GE version,, , very simple ,, now, that sears 3 way power tv, I still have mine at my Dads place,, guess its about 40 years old,, still works,,thanks for the show

[@TheRadiogeek]

That first TV that you opened looks like something you'd find in Fallout 4.

[@Synthematix]

Another mighty fine vid to feed my already bloated shango addiction

[@UTEPUTE]

Loved seeing the built-in precision balancing rat turd, as well as all the other crusty devices :)

[@kickbooty5206]

those TV's from the desert could have a Deer mouse in there with lime ticks and radon encrusted ants from hell. Love your videos!

[@SharkRecordFilms]

16:20 That Magnavox looks like an amazing TV set

[@5roundsrapid263]

My family had the 25” version back in the ‘90s.

[@cthlhu]

OMG this hit home in 2022!!

[@rosemay1511]

Emm denon upo 250 amp n pre amp arcam cd62 n yamaha nsg40 speckers all for 58.50 with faults corrected ..Love all you're work dude

[@shango066]

The intro is accurate and this video was uploaded 3 days before Orlando

[@Pyridox]

Yeah, they taking about banning guns/rifles, etc. Evil will always find a way to harm people, they could just use bombs, etc.

[@n2n8sda]

Wow, surprised to see the legend G.C himself at the start of this video! I'm sure he would approve of what follows :D

[@michaelpierce4036]

I actually do not think it is fair to ban guns because I like guns and the idea of going hunting but I'm not a crazy psychopath who would shoot innocent people. I would get guns if I could afford them they are very expensive.

[@gordongate]

The call for banning guns in the US always seems to be over "assault" rifles, never handguns. I would have thought that statistically, more people die in the US from being shot with an easily concealed handgun rather than a large and obvious rifle.

[@TrollSquadBF3]

Hey Shango, I got a vintage Philips 17TX291 TV. I have spent years trying to fix it but I don't have much motivation. Well, NOBODY fixes those TV's here anymore, nobody. I tried and tried, but no luck. So, here's the problem. It's been sitting for 20+ years in the attic, so I got it off and plugged it in. All the tubes were glowing, tho no sound or picture (No HV, no Flyback high pitch sound). No sound as no response at all by turning the channels. I took it apart and it sat like that for 9-10 months. A few days ago I decided to get back onto it, because I really need it fixed before I move in 20-30 days or its going to trash. It blows a fuse now, after replacing the old ones that were jumped with a copper wire. It only blows the 1 amp fuse. I replaced some plastic non polarised 250v caps with Block caps. There's also a wire going to ground that came loose and I can't figure where it went. I can send pictures if required, I got the full documentation on it too. Or if possible, how much, apprx would cost to send the chasis (4-5kg) with return label? I'd absolutely LOVE if you could reply because it would mean a lot to me to get it going. Thanks! Kind regards, Alex

[@2509498788]

Oh what a great collection some content to put on your show

[@AnOfficialAndrewFloyd]

Pulls out crap from TV that should be removed, puts it back in. Triggered.

[@markcollins5026]

Man, I had one of those clock radio's when I was a lot younger !

[@kareno8634]

love the fact you have so much knowledge, it's 'OK' to move Mouse Nest out of way, lol then pack it back in around tubes! Was surprised of dumping soil out of TV Case. Still think Soil\ Dirt causes problems, vac & (paint) brush out first. [just me] Insect Pupa - not Mouse droppings on speaker Grill. ? Nice work - Very interesting - got to know stuff! = ] THANKS!

[@martinda7446]

The Panasonic is beautiful inside and out. My favourite.

[@Evan420]

I just repaired a set of Fanon Signal 10-4 walker talkies from August 1976. They turned out great!

[@Evan420]

Also, awesome video! I've been waiting for this

[@tomfranco5555]

one of the other reasons why I watch utube

[@buddylight2191]

That Truetone rat might have taken up residence in your truck now?

[@Graham-ce2yk]

Finally watched this one. Looking forward to when you get around to that Panasonic TV, either of the Sears TVs or the Airline radio.

[@brittisaacrossman]

@16:45 "Everything wrong with everything is bad capacitors." LOL, so true!

[@connorm955]

I've never seen ICs mounted with screws like that before.

[@TonyButchT]

..."and tell the Captain...air marshal Carlin says go #@*& yourself!" Enjoyed your unpacking video, Thank You!

[@umajunkcollector]

I'd like to see a leaf blower followed by a power washer cleanup in that Phico Ford TV

[@audubon5425]

That Truetone is about 65-66, may be same manufacturer as Magnavox used for these.

[@davewm9589]

Should teach mice how to insulate walls, Dow Corning would have a fit.

[@taunusv4power]

arrgh!! I wish I could get my 1958 predicta holiday working. I need a CRT for it but it's impossible to get here in my country, what a shame.

[@icesoft1]

Would you happen to have a link to the documentary you mentioned?

[@AiOinc1]

39:45 I collect random batteries - I find the labels interesting. Weird how they leak, I'm not exactly a chemist, so I don't really know, but I've got some batteries in worse shape that hold the correct voltage.

[@gpowerdragon9852]

Nice antique hardware best way to clean that is a leaf blower and soft painting brush mint👌

[@2006chame]

thats a party

[@paullarson2178]

Will we be seeing any of these treasures working on Field Day 2016?

[@johnedgren8502]

I am curious, where did you learn so much about older electronics. I wish I had just 2% of your ready knowledge.

[@silentbloodyslayer98]

Internet is your friend

[@rsattahip]

George Carlin was a genius and anyone who appreciates his humor must be very intelligent too.

[@THOMMGB]

An interesting video. I use the same Kill O Watt meter when I power something up as well. In looking at your 11 transistor Airline radio, could the 4362 production code number be a date code = the 43 week of 1962? Regards, Tom

[@1marcelfilms]

I have a very important tests tomorrow but first i see this video

[@MsCori76]

I was suppose to be doing some of my assignments but watching this video was first priority over my studies. LOL

[@roderickroderick7216]

"Everything wrong with everything is bad capacitors"... Greatest quote ever!

[@AudioMobil]

Another entertaining video! Too bad you didn't take the 8-track tapes you found, would have been fun to see if the players still work. I was surprised how clean both stereos looked on the inside, even the belts on the 8-track decks are still intact.

[@chetpomeroy1399]

Beginning in about the mid-70's, the quality of electronics really started to go downhill, especially on low-end electronics. Those were pretty tough times for manufacturers, primarily because of increasing operating costs. The Energy Crisis pretty much adversely affected all of us back then.

[@criticalshareholder6626]

That's such an urban myth. I have many devices from the 80's and 90's including cheaper stuff that still work today. Even some newer silver plastic crap seems to last quite long. Sure not everything is built like a late 60's Zenith, but if you know what to look for, you can still find good new electronics.

[@chetpomeroy1399]

Critical Shareholder I don't disagree with you, but in the decades following the 70's, manufacturers found more efficient and cost-effective ways of producing electronics, and at the same time, energy prices were stabilizing, ending the oil shocks. Better ingenuity and enhanced features in the design of such electronics in later decades were an important factor, as well. This is why, in many ways, electronics from the 80's-90's are of higher quality than that which was produced during the 70's.

[@mrjason9382]

Thanks for shareing

[@jackneff179]

Who is Chris....son, brother, or just friend?

[@MsCori76]

Jack neff - A good friend, i think.

[@connorm955]

It's a miracle the belts in thew 8 track decks aren't melted. I had a channel master one and the belt was melted, but kinda crusty and it was easy to clean because it was mostly hardened rubber.

[@klafong1]

I am a bit surprised that these budget stereos went to (almost) all IC construction in 1975. The discrete transistors are most likely the FM front end. For fun, I located the HA1325 datasheet. This is a rather fragile power amplifier due to the lack of output current limiting. Shorting the output or connecting the speaker once power has been applied can blow it up! Nonetheless, these ICs would have been pretty high tech 41 years ago.

[@kyoudaiken]

What is this stuff at 8:45? oO

[@cipherthedemonlord8057]

Love that little portable TV with the cigarette lighter adapter.

[@arthureverett8220]

The batteries in that radio date back to the Jurassic period

[@jacksonshelton8055]

Wow. George Carlin in the intro. Kinda random... "Toot Toot" (Thomas the tank engine)

[@norlitaamparo4385]

The good old times of 2016

[@robertgift]

Why do the battery NEGATIVE terminals rust?

[@chrisbosley7095]

Opening with the man, George Carlin. Well played sir!

[@qwertykeyboard5901]

28:57 I'm fairly certain I had one of those when I was 10 or 11.

[@northhankspin]

This is awesome

[@martinda7446]

Somewhere here I must have already said that Panasonic is beautiful...and the Sears. But it's 2019 and I'm watching again.

[@Alpha1545]

Yo Shango066 you have a link to the documentary coming to america. I would like to check it out but could not find doug harlan or anything related. I hope you check this out and send me a link so I can watch that. Thanks for the video JB fis out.

[@davidcollins1853]

Would you take an offer on the 1974 tuner? Love to have that thing. Brings back childhood memories. I'll take it dirt and all. Re: batteries. Don't mix brands, and types of batteries, like alkaline, and carbon. They discharge at different rates. The dead ones leak. Thanks Shango, brought back a lot of childhood memories.

[@shango066]

There is a nice on ebay selling for $40

[@davidcollins1853]

Thanks, gonna watch the video again.

[@lookoutleo]

how did you get in to tv repair and when you went thou collage was valve still being teached

[@criticalshareholder6626]

I like all those dome camera's in every busy public place you look these days. I want my masters to know what I do and where I hang out all the time. Oh and if there's no cctv footage of me, then they can always follow me with my smartphone, smart tv, smart energy meter and now also my smart car. Such a lovely and peaceful society today. Wake up folks, the end game has started.

[@Drforbin941]

thanxs for video

[@Mrnooknook]

Is that sears roebuck work is it colored or not make video about it I want to see

[@bernardeverett212]

When's the last time you saw a Panasonic with a metal back? My 2011 Panasonic 42 inch led tv, to answer your question.

[@MrBrendog67rat]

maybe he is still in there

[@HDXFH]

Accurate info for damn sure!!, live a goid TV And radio resurrect, they should clean up well

[@rogerholland316]

why the 5 mins of no video?

[@williefleete]

Audio is de-synced as well

[@fuzzwack1]

Would have been good ratings,If on your way back home with the T.V.s,A big rat jumped on your lap!!!!LOL

[@MsCori76]

Robert Hardwick - That would’ve climbed the ratings up sky high for sure. Hahahaha

[@arthureverett8220]

I would have pet it!!!

[@arthureverett8220]

I would have pet it and fed it some peanuts

[@nunyabizness199]

You should snort some of that dust and see if you get a 60 cycle hum...😬

[@clairmorrill8660]

In the mid 80's I worked at a thrift store someone donated a clothes washer that was made by Ford

[@HDXFH]

Those 8 tracks are well made by todays standards

[@Mrnooknook]

When my mom was little she had this little TV that she use to watch on

[@douro20]

The Truetone looks like a Compactron-based set.

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

ever get around to fixing this batch yet at all??

[@vintagelife3504]

do u find good stuff in abandoned houses

[@hairy248]

id love to see the philco ford up and running people didn't believe me in the uk that ford make other products. I rewired house in Cambridge uk and in there kitchen was a ford fridge on pulling the fridge out to replace the wall socket I found the maker plate which confirmed it. cool vids by the way love the valve tube gear

[@yaewood.the1st]

Fallout tech

[@dbingamon]

The next 60Hz tone you thought you heard might be one of those mud daubers.

[@1959Berre]

"Well..." Looks like Speedy Gonzales happens to be an interior designer.

[@HDXFH]

Nice mega score

[@Synthematix]

smokers afraid of germs, oh the irony... eh shango great vid

[@jime386]

Anything with Carlin as an intro is probly worth watching.... yup

[@sirmugman]

YOU SAVED THE 8 TRACKS PLAYERS YOU ARE FORGIVEN! *subs* err wait you left the 8 tracks hmm that i cannot forgive, the clock radio BURSTS INTO LIFE! great to hear it work after all those years thinking it might have been left to rot it breaths into life! oh dear the old 12" telly not working it wanted to but then slowly dieded, popped open and its ughh not looking good, XD at your dead pan humor plugs it in and the smell or rotten burning carpet comes out new from ambipure! next up sears same ppl that made that pong set and its dead, that or the stupidness of that swish isn't working, next the RCA and oooh those rats nearly chewed though the whole plug but not quite started ff well then slowly powered down, lil portable sears tv set yep deffanity for a car and IT WORKS!! picture quilty is bad but it works! next the magiox famous for being the first ppl to make a video game i think? and it too works took a lil bit but it works too! just needs a dam good clean and a check up just to make sure nothing can setalite (ah see the joke?) inside it, swingmactic record player motor is working nothing else is could be the inside belts and drives are putty from years of heat and lack of use so kinda works but needs a lot of TLC and help, the rare panasonic tv looked dead like the first 2 but nope it works! just goes to show that earily japan stuff even though it was cheap and light and broke it would still work years later even after sitting around for years! it work but humming from inside and its putting out 200 watts hmm that sounds like the tubes are gone, 21:51 if that's how bad that one is how bad is that ford one going to be?! seeing those grey things it looks like they have leaked lotta resajew around the top of one, wards airline 8 track well the radio works blasting into life radio wise it works but 8 track side of things? and now the other 8 track radio player it works too but err i think the old 8 track door needs some oiling i'm sure once cleaned up and some new rubbers on the drives it'll look awsome! STOP CALLING THEM CHEAP! they were a neat item that sadly didn't catch on! i'll have the 75' then lovely old things, now then can i connet it up to my JCV audio player with cassette deck hmm, lil transitor worls see other vid, other radio urgh vintage battery's that have leaked lovely, ah the last tv the ford one yeah that's ooooh good luck with that i think mask and make sure the winds blowing the otherway when you open it!

[@johnyetman3179]

It's very interesting how these things are filled with dirt, and laying around for 30 + years, and still work. The crap they make today if left new in the box for that long would probably be dead when powered up.

[@SquantoTerror]

34:02 Precision balancing built-in rat turd.

[@SquantoTerror]

10:40 Wondered why his car smelled like piss on the way home.

[@DrewskisBrews]

i thought "lightning" also

[@arthureverett8220]

I can smell it through my phone now!!! Man!!! That piss stinks!!!!!

[@arthureverett8220]

I see the ICs

[@cardboardboxification]

Ho ya ,!!! Last in line !!!!