Port-O-Matic - The Antique IPOD of the 1930's - Repair Project

Dive into the second part of this vintage electronics repair video focusing on the Port-o-matic, an antique record player from the 1930s. Discover how a package from Frank reveals the purpose of a disconnected wire as an aerial antenna lug. Explore resistor checks, voltage measurements, and the process of bringing faulty components back to specification. Follow along as the line cord is replaced, four resistors are swapped out, and the magic eye tube is improved. Witness the alignment process using a weak station from Havana, and observe the deoxidization of knobs and tube sockets for enhanced performance. Learn about reassembling the unit into the chassis, rebuilding the harness, and replacing a capacitor on the motor. Experience the excitement of testing the radio and record player functions, troubleshooting a binding tonearm, and understanding the quirk of needing a closed cover for record playback. Conclude with proper packing techniques for shipping this delicate antique back to its owner.