Western Auto Model D1011 Truetone Stratoscope
This table top set is circa 1939 and is the walnut bakelite version of the radio. I also have a model D1012, which is identical except it has an ivory color cabinet. I think this radio was made by Belmont for Western Auto. I've had this set for at least twenty years and figured it's about time I restored it.
Examples of problems with this set are highlighted in the photo. Almost all the old style resistors are out of spec and need replaced. Likewise all the paper and foil capacitors are leaky and have to go, and all three sections of the power supply filter capacitor can are bad. Plus in the audio output amplifier there is a resistor that has overheated.
All the tubes also need checked, a new line cord needs to be installed, and the A.C. input needs to be rewired to place the On/Off switch in the line side, and add in a fuse for safety. |
Work under the chassis is complete. The new fuseholder for the AC line was mounted on the rear of the chassis close to the hole for the power cord. The AC neutral was rewired directly to the radio's common, and the AC line has been rewired through the On-Off switch. The old power supply filter can was replaced by adding a terminal strip to mount the individual replacement caps.
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Parts replaced include the electrolytic filter can with three caps inside, nine paper and foil capacitors, fifteen of the sixteen resistors in the set, the four bottom feet, and all the "crunchy" rubber coated wiring from the IF cans. To replace the rubber wiring meant both IF cans had to be removed and opened.
After firing the set up to align it I also discovered both 12SK7 tubes were shot and replaced those. The rest of the tubes are still good.
After firing the set up to align it I also discovered both 12SK7 tubes were shot and replaced those. The rest of the tubes are still good.
It's finished and back in the case. This is only an AM Broadcast band receiver so there's not much to listen to around here since there's only a single local station. But I can still use it with an AM Broadcaster to play old radio shows and music.
Page created 7/16/2023
Last updated 7/19/2023
Last updated 7/19/2023