'70 Radio Problem...Help!!

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Jan 9, 2016 | 04:40 PM

tudac3-5-6

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'70 Radio Problem...Help!!

Radio was ok,,,then static...then ok...then nothing...then ok...

I tested the power and power is good.

Then I used two other radios to test! All three radios have the "same" problem".

Used jumper wires to speaker...nothing.

Turn the **** on...no sound.

I have not checked the DS-501 yet.

Your thought and suggestions are needed!

Thanks folks!

Jan 9, 2016 | 04:51 PM

jnb5101

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From: charlotte north carolina

Sounds (a bad pun) like a poor or corroded connection in the antenna wire at the mast or the radio.

Jan 9, 2016 | 04:51 PM

toobroketoretire

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Originally Posted by tudac3-5-6

I had the same problem then found both of my 44 year old OEM speakers had failed at the same time. So your radio may be in working condition and you just assume it failed.

Jan 10, 2016 | 10:01 AM

toylman

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I had the same issue and found the same problem as TBTR. I also tested with another radio with nothing.
You can test the speakers with a D battery. Jumper the green/black speaker wires to the battery; no crackle/thump noise speakers NG. That was recommended by "Jerry the radio guy". You wouldn't think both would be bad, but mine were.

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I had the same problem then found both of my 44 year old OEM speakers had failed at the same time. So your radio may be in working condition and you just assume it failed.

Jan 10, 2016 | 10:57 AM

dv69vet

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What kind of new speakers did you substitute for the originals?

Jan 10, 2016 | 11:27 AM

Easy Mike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tudac3-5-6

...I have not checked the DS-501 yet...

My money says the 501.

Jan 10, 2016 | 05:08 PM

toylman

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I Doubt it, But how do you test it???

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My money says the 501.

Jan 10, 2016 | 06:34 PM

65GGvert

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If you have access to another antenna, plug it into the radio first (doesn't need to be installed) and see if the radio is consistent.

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Jan 11, 2016 | 05:25 PM

toylman

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From: Bethlehem, PA

I used Delco replacements. They are for newer years, but are correct 10 ohm. I drilled holes to match the speaker grills and soldered wires onto the tabs to connect to the original speaker wires when taken off the bad ones. PM if you need a pair.