CONVERTING ZENITH FARM RADIO TO AC OPERATION

This session we take a beautiful Zenith farm radio that is originally run off of a 6 volt storage battery and change it to work off of standard 120 volt 60 cycle AC. The radio had several other problems to fix also.

[buildstoys]

Nice to see another video Ron and interesting to see a conversion like this done.

[stangaloski]

Made my night! Stayed up to 1am just to watch. Shouldn't be so camera shy. Show your beautiful self to the world with that beautiful radio!

[luviskol]

Famous last words - "I thought it was going to be easy...."

[josephconsoli]

Great to see you again Ron! You're repair vids are the best. So informative and I'm always amazed at your talents with electronics. It's interesting that chassis is one of the few farm sets from the '30's that has a constant dial lamp that I have seen. By the way Ron, it looks like the repro knobs are the correct one for Zenith models with that chassis. They were Bakelite with and octagonal design. A departure from the typical wooden type. The wood "pinch" knobs would be incorrect.

[johnsampson]

Salutes, Ron. Another interesting and informative video! I have a 1953 Chevy Car radio that someone converted to work off of 120 volts. The transformer gets warm, but the radio plays fine. I have it near my electronic work bench as a reminder of my first car a 53 Chevrolet I purchased in 1966 for 75 bucks. The radio speaker was mounted in a chrome dash, and boy, it sounded

[xnavynuc]

Ron, the problems you encounter may make the repairs more frustrating for you, but they’re great learning experiences for many of us (plus, your reactions are always entertaining)!

[adrianrevill]

Thank you for this video, I know some tube theory, and I am just starting on my first restoration. But seeing the simple practical way you fault-found I am sure will be invaluable.

[brianbloom]

Ron You sir are A Amazing man so Talented.I wish I had a 1/3 of your Electronic Knowledge.

[longhaired]

How did you get started, and how long have you been doing radio repairs ? You make it look so easy. Thanks for another great video. Would enjoy hearing about your electronis history.

[ShadowsOnTheScreen]

The ease in which you swapped out so much of that radio really shows off your incredible skill set. Mad respect!

[frankowalker]

What a gorgeous looking radio. At $55 you got a bargain. 👍

Nice repair and conversion job.

[geofftaylor]

It’s always a treat when your videos pop up!

[ronroberts]

Great to see you back. You are a very important part of the YouTube Electronic community. Love your contribution.

[doneisenhuth]

Always enjoyable watching you work your magic on these old sets. Hope this finds you well Ron.

[eugenetheodore]

Beautiful radio Ron. Although I don't have the knowledge to do a conversion like this I always enjoy your videos...keep them coming!

[davidstacy]

Hi Ron your tech friend Dave another amazing video you do such good work you do good professional work I like your style can't wait to see another may God keep you safe and bless you always your friend a thank you

[michaellichter]

A very successful conversion, now the radio works with mains voltage, very nice.

[FrankMakesStuff]

This video has EVERYTHING I love to see in a Glasslinger video! Beautiful radio, super-sleuthing troubleshooting (with accompanying cuss words) and visits from The Supervisor, who is only too happy to come in and share what's on her mind. I love this stuff, thanks again for sharing!

[poundbassman]

Great to see ya back. We miss you!!Great radio 📻!!!!

[girleylucindagoncalvesluci]

Eu sou do Brasil, gostei muito do vídeo. Que lindo rádio. Parabéns.