Canadian Vintage Radio Society | Site-Wide Activity https://canadianvintageradio.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:53:24 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-CA 30 hourly 2 1ba865d72913a265e35279696ff0e3d5 Rijkerv.g became a registered member https://canadianvintageradio.com/activity/p/14392/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:46:06 -0700 0 48703e92839d1e99a103a1181a83fb1c Dan Walker started the topic I just finished a Columiniare model 801 in the forum Show & Tell https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/i-just-finished-a-columiniare-model-801/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:13:40 -0700 This radio belongs to a friend of my sons.Someone had been in the chassis years ago and sort of messed it up.
It is not and easy radio to work on and several times I got frustrated. But with the help of Peter Heembrook
in Nova Scotia I did get it running.
The capacitors are in metal cans and with out some special paperwork that was on Pacific…[Read more]

]]> 0 ad08cb2e646c95d6102abe8179ce1f4d ScottSchillereff replied to the topic #49 / #81 bulbs in the forum Electronics Restoration https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/49-81-bulbs/#post-36486 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:59:33 -0700 Hi all
I too am looking for a few #49 bulbs (or #48 screw base). If anyone in Victoria has some to spare, please let me know. I live in Broadmead area north of Victoria.
Many thanks, Scott

]]> 0 8811f853337572b3bad56b7c1d00a5cd ScottSchillereff became a registered member https://canadianvintageradio.com/activity/p/14388/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:48:38 -0700 0 8f26ee59643941109f1501b47325dd6c michel became a registered member https://canadianvintageradio.com/activity/p/14386/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:56:03 -0700 0 73581f24b243667b27c3a51b3d8a7a4b mckenziej started the topic Nordmende traviata C tube radio &record player in the forum Electronics Restoration https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/nordmende-traviata-c-tube-radio-record-player/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:09:22 -0700 Potentially purchasing a Nordmende traviata C console unit with the record player and tube radio. The guys that owns it just said it doesnt work. Wondering if there is anyone that works on them on vancouver island or that could give me info on the unit? Like common issues? Where to find parts?

]]> 0 8e0f953d1bddfe4e081d0d7222ec90bf mckenziej became a registered member https://canadianvintageradio.com/activity/p/14383/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:06:11 -0700 0 5986998ac6f048b9570ddf0bb84fb8d2 Dan Walker started the topic I need help with a Westinghouse columniare 801 in the forum Electronics Restoration https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/i-need-help-with-a-westinghouse-columniare-801/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:15:12 -0700 I need some help with a Westinghouse columnaire model 801. Someone has been in there before me and sort of messed things up.
If you have worked on one of these please send me a PM.
Thanks
Dan Walker in Calgary

]]> 0 c02bb6b7bed588bd5024e126f3770a04 Chris Don started the topic Looking for Crosley GC-17 TOL (TV) schematic... in RCC TV supplement #14 in the forum Electronics Restoration https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/looking-for-crosley-gc-17-tol-tv-schematic-in-rcc-tv-supplement-14/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:02:04 -0700 Hi all,
as per subjetc title 😉 I am looking for the pages of RCC TV supplement #14 with data of Crosley GC-17 TOL television set.

Does anyone have RCC TV #14 on hand (one of the few I don’t…)?

Thank you in advance

Chris

]]> 0 0489cc44cf9acfa56ab960cb0681e326 Les Dickson wrote a new post https://canadianvintageradio.com/?p=36472 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:54:09 -0700 Mercury Super 10 Project Alain Charette of the SQCRA and OVRC is currently conducting extensive research on the H.M.Kipp Company, with a primary focus on its Mercury […]

]]> efd2004dc65fd4280bbf06ee76b91fc8 Gerry O'Hara started the topic Mercury Super 10 Project - Help Needed! in the forum For Sale / Wanted https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/mercury-super-10-project-help-needed/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:59:26 -0700 Alain Charette of the SQCRA and OVRC is currently conducting extensive research on the H.M.Kipp Company, with a primary focus on its Mercury Super Ten receiver (company history, the Kipp and Lowry family genealogy, newspaper articles, documents, photographs, advertisements, etc.). Alain’s goal is to continue the research originally undertaken by…[Read more]

]]> 0 88cb30f3f553fc89f86a997f35ab893b lizoberhofer replied to the topic Antique radio avaiable in the forum For Sale / Wanted https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/antique-radio-avaiable/#post-36466 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:42:14 -0700 b

]]> 0 b2c67e587e86397db05c51b495e781eb MartinJanis became a registered member https://canadianvintageradio.com/activity/p/14377/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:14:12 -0700 0 987b23f0e9fb78ba92f8c904389d19b6 Dan Walker started the topic A free GE console in the forum Show & Tell https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/a-free-ge-console/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:47:35 -0700 This one was on Kijiji., so I picked it up. I have the chassis of one of these already recapped,
so I might just put it in this cabinet.
It is a GE model G62, there are a couple of chassis model that are very similar.
The cabinet is in fair condition,but will need to be cleaned up and ”Trade Secret”applied.
Dan in Calgary

]]> 0 9f457d2ab353772aa3176ad7173d16f1 d1182 started the topic Radio to all 1925(1) books in the forum Radio Parts Wish List https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/radio-to-all-19251-books/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:23:30 -0700 etsy

Is there any point in making an English version of this book?

]]> 0 14ac19c7bf61906b0405964ffe65418a d1182 became a registered member https://canadianvintageradio.com/activity/p/14373/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:09:15 -0700 0 a12f2e5b07698d15281eab195707c1f2 chadhut@shaw.ca started the topic WANTED - Westinghouse 1156 (1939/40) Bezel Dial Cover in the forum Radio Parts Wish List https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/wanted-westinghouse-1156-1939-40-bezel-dial-cover/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:02:51 -0700 Looking for a Westinghouse 1156 (1939/40) bezel Dial Cover. Located in Calgary.

]]> 0 4691525190ff3b841ed4b86cf9bd8516 RadioBrown replied to the topic Looking for radio repair in Calgary in the forum Electronics Restoration https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/looking-for-radio-repair-in-calgary/#post-36445 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:03:07 -0700 Hi Dan,

I know nothing about vintage radios, but I have a few that I would like to give to you if you are interested. They were my Dad’s and I am guessing he was hoping to fix them up. They are not in great shape and may be for parts more than refurbishing. There are also some old tubes still in packaging, but I don’t know if they are good or…[Read more]

]]> 0 58b7158d682037a2b19c47343b29c69d RadioBrown became a registered member https://canadianvintageradio.com/activity/p/14369/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:53:14 -0700 0 a0348864c7a3d6902aa1a3b29119a55d chadhut@shaw.ca became a registered member https://canadianvintageradio.com/activity/p/14366/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:19:55 -0700 0 2eeccacb6f006880efb43b64717d7b1a Brad Winder replied to the topic A completed GE model A70 in the forum Show & Tell https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/a-completed-ge-model-a70/#post-36441 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:50:17 -0700 Dan, great job! Looks very nice!

]]> 0 426cfe9bfe7ed83e928afde8198d1891 radioflyer became a registered member https://canadianvintageradio.com/activity/p/14363/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:43:05 -0700 0 3f9298688d4c57a487123a59fd234f20 lizoberhofer started the topic Antique radio avaiable in the forum For Sale / Wanted https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/antique-radio-avaiable/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:10:39 -0700 Have an antique radio available. This radio was in a barber shop in Med Hat for many years and I inherited it from my great Aunt. I would like it to go to someone who is interested in older radios. I have photos but don’t know much about it. I had turned it on many years ago and could hear a faint radio reception. Available to view, located near…[Read more]

]]> 0 8569a5eaead0330aa79ae9b291e9123e lizoberhofer became a registered member https://canadianvintageradio.com/activity/p/14359/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:58:16 -0700 0 0b6f270e582e0c152acea5c9b8bdc32f Dan Walker started the topic A completed GE model A70 in the forum Show & Tell https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/a-completed-ge-model-a70/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:43:30 -0700 This tombstone came up on KIJIJI ,so I bought it.I did the chassis first then the cabinet.

It plays pretty good. The cabinet came out quite good with the Mohawk toner and decals.
Here it is.
Dan in Calgary

]]> 0 ddf192c6e512b71342a1122fa3811e0c shakeman became a registered member https://canadianvintageradio.com/activity/p/14354/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:49:15 -0700 0 8e817cdd311d8c88eebd99c6ef6954a8 Bruce Winter started the topic Collection of Electronics Magazines in the forum For Sale / Wanted https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/collection-of-electronics-magazines/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:09:28 -0700 Free to pickup from Langley BC
Several boxes of Radio-Electronics, Popular Electronics and some other bits etc
Contact Joshua at his email to arrange to collect them.

reditall27@icloud.com

]]> 0 23e050dea84b01d0fce93f4c6d03d6a9 Les Dickson wrote a new post https://canadianvintageradio.com/?p=36100 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:53:59 -0700 Massive radio/electronics auction (online, pick up in Vancouver, or will ship):Massive radio/electronics auction (online, pick up in Vancouver, or will ship):

]]> d4e6b1d15b0d0ca0255adf012d95d84d Les Dickson wrote a new post https://canadianvintageradio.com/?p=36097 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:49:21 -0700 Large Collection 500+ Radios in Redmond, WAHere is an announcement of the sale of a big collection of radios in Redmond, WA. The seller is Joleen Denker, whose email address and phone […]

]]> 0a4796a0f057a7d1163ad484f89a3e5c westcoastjohn replied to the topic Spare parts available for several radios. in the forum Radio Parts Wish List https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/spare-parts-available-for-several-radios/#post-36096 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:31:24 -0700 Hello Jack,
RCA 683, could that be the RCA 6-B-3?
If you have all 4 knobs I’d like to see a pic. Or if you have any set of 4 knobs, I’m interested.

]]> 0 12ba64bd951da35fd9562dc34f7dbac5 westcoastjohn replied to the topic Marconi Model 270 - Calgary, Alberta (donate to someone) in the forum Radio Parts Wish List https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/marconi-model-270-calgary-alberta-donate-to-someone/#post-36095 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:13:54 -0700 I think you or the new owner could ask $10 – $15 each for those knobs. Dial glass, grill cloth, speaker, all have value.

]]> 0 d3e6c3ebf9f1cb9c137a55734708d8c5 alini replied to the topic RCA Victor Mascot dial string diagram in the forum Electronics Restoration https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/rca-victor-mascot-dial-string-diagram/#post-36092 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:18:04 -0700 Thanks!
Andre

]]> 0 43a57273bae0999c7e9da863208b9752 Bruce Winter started the topic Free Zenith console in the forum For Sale / Wanted https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/free-zenith-console/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:18:47 -0700 A Zenith radio console is available to anyone that would wish to have it.
He would like to see it go to a good home.
John didn’t have a picture of it but shared this link

https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/zenith_12h093_ch11c21.html

He may deliver but you can pick it up in Hope, British Columbia.

His email is

john.fortoloczky@gmail.com

]]> 0 c4e32354e72c0c3ee4ae3b8c16c36a15 bburley replied to the topic For Sale - Miller Radio Coils in the forum For Sale / Wanted https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/for-sale-miller-radio-coils/#post-36090 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:02 -0700 I tried to edit my reply, but the top banner covers the part of my reply that I needed to edit, so editing was not possible.
I wanted to add that the Miller 71 coil appears to be missing the adjustable ferrite slug.

]]> 0 9017660d5d1caa9a7f8fbd1dc72dc6b7 bburley replied to the topic For Sale - Miller Radio Coils in the forum For Sale / Wanted https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/for-sale-miller-radio-coils/#post-36089 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:36:54 -0700 Sorry about the delay. For some reason I did not receive any notification of your reply.
For the price of the coil, I was open to offers.
For the shipping, I don’t expect it to be very much because it is small and light, but it will still probably be more than the coil value.
I am about to leave town for a few days, but when I come back, I can get…[Read more]

]]> 0 60ecebf02f217d96995ac244f44dd4b8 westcoastjohn replied to the topic RCA Victor Mascot dial string diagram in the forum Electronics Restoration https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/rca-victor-mascot-dial-string-diagram/#post-36087 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:54:27 -0700 Call it a “dial cord” and you may find a link such as this:

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/BOOKSHELF-ARH/Technology/Sams-Books/SAMS-Dial-Cord-Strining-Guide-DC-5-1955.pdf

You may not see your radio model in the index. Browse the pictures for a similar diagram. Chances are, your radio will match up with one of them.
Start with the tuning cap…[Read more]

]]> 0 c3d77b7b15d9313a511eeef0e7b3c05c westcoastjohn replied to the topic Four radios I have completed this spring in the forum Show & Tell https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/four-radios-i-have-completed-this-spring/#post-36086 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:05:51 -0700 Dictators were popular in the 1930’s.
That one is a beauty, Dan.
Another one rescued.

]]> 0 9d00ea939248cb9d827a4509191c4441 John Greenland replied to the topic RCA Victor Mascot dial string diagram in the forum Electronics Restoration https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/rca-victor-mascot-dial-string-diagram/#post-36085 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:22:22 -0700 There are a few manuals here on this topic.

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/index.htm

TTFN

John G

]]> 0 4963baaecf4612e33da6254fd5217ad5 alini started the topic RCA Victor Mascot dial string diagram in the forum Electronics Restoration https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/rca-victor-mascot-dial-string-diagram/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:36:42 -0700 Just wondering if someone out there has the same radio and could post some information about dial cord stringing. The previous owner did not do it correctly and I don’t seem to be able to do much better…
Thanks,
Andre
London, ON

]]> 0 219fd12d32d15855f6e25f95d00a51c8 John Greenland replied to the topic CGE C-600 Parts List & SMD? in the forum Electronics Restoration https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/cge-c-600-parts-list-smd/#post-36082 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:14:01 -0700 Hi,

There is a schematic of a CGE C600 at Radiomuseum.org that you can download.
You may get some of the info that you are looking for.
It seems to have a parts list built into the schematic.
Note: no dash in the name.

TTFN
John G. VO1 Cat

]]> 0 9d36cb527a1db1aea1323ce019d6e80d bfrederi1 became a registered member https://canadianvintageradio.com/activity/p/14339/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:58:59 -0700 0 b04524cbf4e70341574d04fcb2efd156 Radiomania replied to the topic For Sale - Miller Radio Coils in the forum For Sale / Wanted https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/for-sale-miller-radio-coils/#post-36081 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:17:50 -0700 Hello, what are you asking for the Miller 71 coil shipping to L3M 0A3?

]]> 0 6274a446ae36425862b2e71b5b340e85 fedorat replied to the topic CGE C-600 Parts List & SMD? in the forum Electronics Restoration https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/cge-c-600-parts-list-smd/#post-36080 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:06:24 -0700 Hello Andrew

I have the 5 pages service manual, but there is no list of capacitors or resistors. If you wish to have it send me your email, my email is dlabelle54@yahoo.ca

Daniel

]]> 0 55618e8f21ed806403c10fc7150b9996 Dan Walker replied to the topic Wanted a schematic in the forum For Sale / Wanted https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/wanted-a-schematic/#post-36079 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:29:42 -0700 Hi John:
Yes I have that schematic. It just is not clear enough to make out the numbers and so forth.
I have ordered one from Just radios.
Thanks
Dan in Calgary

]]> 0 33d9957b7038730b5e15e8f456031b97 Radiomania became a registered member https://canadianvintageradio.com/activity/p/14334/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:12:34 -0700 0 bd732d9d8a488e0d80419eabc635c99b Grant Sesak replied to the topic Wanted to buy (in Canada) 2 or 3 10BQ5 Vacuum tube s in the forum Radio Parts Wish List https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/wanted-to-buy-in-canada-2-or-3-10bq5-vacuum-tube-s/#post-36078 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:35:47 -0700 if your still looking for 10Bq5 i will look as i have about2000 tubes. let me know before i go digging.please email me on this , gsesak@gmail.com

]]> 0 dea153686ea8f9b9c0ec6df74f2c9620 John Greenland replied to the topic Wanted a schematic in the forum For Sale / Wanted https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/wanted-a-schematic/#post-36077 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:01:54 -0700 Hi,
Have you seen the one that is here ?

https://www.nostalgiaair.org/pdfs/De-Forest-Crosley-Ltd-Canadian/De-Forest-Crosley-Ltd-Canadian-1921.pdf

TTFN
John G. VO1 CAT

]]> 0 af25bb2b9759322f66b2b13e199b3618 Dan Walker replied to the topic Wanted a schematic in the forum For Sale / Wanted https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/wanted-a-schematic/#post-36075 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:24:35 -0700 Patrick; After I get the one from Just Radios and it is not readable I will let you know .
Thank you for your interest.
Dan Walker in Calgary

]]> 0 efc9396839e073a03d7b1aba63b7f6f2 patrick dufresne replied to the topic Wanted a schematic in the forum For Sale / Wanted https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/wanted-a-schematic/#post-36074 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:53:32 -0700 the second is more then 2 MG, that’s why it did not pass, i could send it to you be mail if you give it o me.
best regard
Patrick

]]> 0 e1c2369ba1e8d38c48beb1489bea036f Dan Walker replied to the topic Wanted a schematic in the forum For Sale / Wanted https://canadianvintageradio.com/cvrs-forums/topic/wanted-a-schematic/#post-36073 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:50:28 -0700 I ordered one from Just radios I didn’t know that they had one. I just hope I can read it.
Dan in Calgary

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