'40 Radio Problem
 

'40 Philco plays weak on only one station. Discovered that momentarily touching antenna to ground with a 1.5 test light produces full volume on 6 stations for 8 minutes, then dies back.Same way in the car or on the bench. Know nothing about electronics. Can anybody help with this? Carl

Re: '40 Radio Problem
 

Guessing a capacitor problem, if your adventurous you could unsolder and replace the capacitors one at a time. Probably best to send it out for repairs.

Re: '40 Radio Problem
 

That is a problem a repair shop that is familiar with old tube type radios needs to fix.
If you should open up the box be aware that there is a high enough voltage inside, when the radio is on, that will light up your ears if you contact it.

Re: '40 Radio Problem
 

Take a look at this fellow in northern Illinois. https://www.car-radio-conversions.com/

Re: '40 Radio Problem
 

Ralph has done two radios for me - highly recommended. He can repair an original radio to operate like new, or he can replace internals with modern circuit boards for AM/FM, iPod/MP3 jack, even Bluetooth.

Ken

Re: '40 Radio Problem
 

As Forty Niner & Kens36 reference to "Ralph the Radio Guy", This guy repaired my radio and several other things all at reasonable cost. I too highly recomend him. Located in Bartlett, Ill. 1-773-814-5094

Re: '40 Radio Problem
 

Get it converted to modern electronics. Mine even works on a thumb drive with pre recorded music. Also no static.