Radiola 60 (62)

[John-Del]

I have but one antique radio in my home, and it's a Radiola 62 - basically a Radiola 60 in a cabinet. Generally, it plays well enough but after recently comparing it with a Philco 60 (yeah, the irony), I realize the Radiola would likely benefit from an alignment. Web reading suggests that these Radiolas are usually in need of alignment.

From what I've read, the procedure is to remove the tuner assy to expose the IFs and neutralization adjustments. I can recall reading somewhere about using a dead or disabled 227/27 during the procedure. Is there a full procedure anywhere on line that I can use? Anybody done this and have some advice that the official procedure might not cover?

Lastly, is the tuner dial direct drive on these Radiolas or do they use dial cord? Thanks.

John
Wolcott, CT

[Peter Wieck]

Please note the interpolations.

Post by John-Del
I have but one antique radio in my home, and it's a Radiola 62 - basically a Radiola 60 in a cabinet. Generally, it plays well enough but after recently comparing it with a Philco 60 (yeah, the irony), I realize the Radiola would likely benefit from an alignment. Web reading suggests that these Radiolas are usually in need of alignment.

There is but so much you can do. See below.

Post by John-Del
From what I've read, the procedure is to remove the tuner assy to expose the IFs and neutralization adjustments. I can recall reading somewhere about using a dead or disabled 227/27 during the procedure. Is there a full procedure anywhere on line that I can use? Anybody done this and have some advice that the official procedure might not cover?

http://www.nostalgiaair.org/pagesbymodel/743/M0015743.pdf

And a few notes from direct experience:
a) These beasts benefit greatly from a very long antenna. 80' is not too long. I would not necessarily describe them as 'deaf as a rotten post', but it comes mighty close.
b) With a fine Sharpie, mark all present adjustments. Diddle each one *alone* until you understand how sensitive (or not) they are to adjustment.
c) You will find that bending the outboard leaves of the tuning cap stator *A TINY BIT* can have a remarkable effect. I used a fine wooden shim to put pressure on the leaf rather than directly bending it.
d) After which, aligning by ear will likely be enough and quite satisfying.

Post by John-Del
Lastly, is the tuner dial direct drive on these Radiolas or do they use dial cord?

Braided Bronze dial cord.

Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA