As mentioned the overview above, cleaning of the connectors resulted in the perfect operation of the band selection mechanism. The newly exposed surfaces were cleaned with contact cleaner and the preserved with De-Oxit gold. The connectors were all unplugged and both the female connector prongs and the male connector pads on the PCAs were cleaned with 1500 grit sandpaper and fiber brush. These as it turned out were contaminated by a smoking environment (nicotine goop) and suffered poor connections. The main components of the radio were pin and socket connections. At one point there were over twenty five labeled bags! All screws were placed in labelled Ziplock bags with their origin and location marked for easy assembly. The cabinet has been disassembled and is being re-covered in Tolex. Metal brackets on the interior secure the panels in place. The front facia covering is thick aluminum and was dented at one point which caused the top edge to be warped. It is composed of wood (Mahogany?) and aluminum components. The cabinet suffered the most wear with complete degradation of the Tolex covering. Just some of the screws bagged and labled. all the tolex covering required removal and replacement: Facia plate and silk screening in excellent shape. The radio reception, clarity and sound were excellent, once I figured out how to temporarily work around the nonfunctional band selection system.ģ. The four feet were hardened and rotted/chipped.ġ. There are seven lights of which four are burnt out.ġ6. Some wires were not connected to connectors (luckily it obvious were they belonged).ġ5. Internally some grounding straps were not secured.ġ4. Definite mild nicotine smell and residue on external surfaces.ġ3. Only occasionally would the correct band be selected.ġ2. Tuning selector system would not select correctly and drum would keep turning until power selected off. One of two telescoping antenna broken above base section.ġ1. Could not tell if the dial string was present, broken or removed.Ĩ. The battery compartment cover has been broken at 3 of the 4-screw lock down points.ħ. The cabinet Tolex covering was completely disintegrated.ģ. Evidence that someone had been inside the radio.Ģ. from Panasonic, Matsushita, National ナショナル (also tubes) Osakaġ. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.Īll listed radios etc. Here you find 2935 models, 2708 with images and 599 with schematics for wireless sets etc. See "Data change" for further contributors. Antique Radio Magazine - Italy, Club Antique Radio Magazine (n.Shortwave coverage 14 bands from 1,6 - 30 MHz, double conversion above 5,5 MHz, VHF coverage 8 bands from 30 - 230 MHz AM, SSB (BFO), FM on VHF motor driven tuning, crystal marker on SW clock / timer. Panasonic 24-Band FM-AM-SSB-CW Receiver RF-8000.Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains).Model: RF-8000 - Panasonic, Matsushita,.Line / Batteries (any type) / 120 / 8 x 1,5 Volt.Broadcast, Long Wave, more than 2 x SW plus FM or UHF.Superhet, double/triple conversion ZF/IF 1700/455 kHz.
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