17-08-2024, 01:05 PM
I hope Trevor isn't being serious...... however LW & MW aren't dead yet but are admittedly heading that way !
I still think that 'pantry transmitters' are a good idea - as for multiple channels, can't see the point as you can only listen to one at a time !
In saying this, I don't think I'll be restoring many more radios - just keep the good ones as original as possible and stop any further deterioration.
The common and/or 'beyond restoration' ones could be re-purposed into something else which is still useful e.g. as guitar amplifiers ; otherwise stripped for spare parts, especially mains and output transformers (have you seen the price of new ones ?)
Another example :- using as a powered speaker, either wired or with a BlueTooth module fitted.
Cabinets can be re-used to house other projects because making or buying cases can be expensive and a lot of work.
I've got plans to use an old radios' case for a music synthesiser project I've got in mind.....
Andy
I still think that 'pantry transmitters' are a good idea - as for multiple channels, can't see the point as you can only listen to one at a time !
In saying this, I don't think I'll be restoring many more radios - just keep the good ones as original as possible and stop any further deterioration.
The common and/or 'beyond restoration' ones could be re-purposed into something else which is still useful e.g. as guitar amplifiers ; otherwise stripped for spare parts, especially mains and output transformers (have you seen the price of new ones ?)
Another example :- using as a powered speaker, either wired or with a BlueTooth module fitted.
Cabinets can be re-used to house other projects because making or buying cases can be expensive and a lot of work.
I've got plans to use an old radios' case for a music synthesiser project I've got in mind.....
Andy
