Help in repairing radio?

Greninji88 · Apr 1, 2026

Hi again!

So my grandfather had this radio that I ended up with, and after lots of use, it broke. I've resoldered the battery pads, and nothing, no audio. The speaker works, is did the pop test. Any advice?

tech3475 · Apr 1, 2026

Some tests will be to check the voltage, the capacitors and look for any cracked solder joints.

I also have a radio downstairs with a dodgy 'click wheel' so that's another thing to check.

I would also mark the potentiometers with a pen in case you move any of them so they can be restored.

rudolphkeith · Apr 6, 2026

tech3475 said:
Some tests will be to check the voltage, the capacitors and look for any cracked solder joints.

I also have a radio downstairs with a dodgy 'click wheel' so that's another thing to check.

I would also mark the potentiometers with a pen in case you move any of them so they can be restored.

Geometry Dash Lite

Good points

Checking voltages, caps, and solder joints is definitely a solid start. I’ll also keep the potentiometer tip in mind-that’s a smart precaution. Hopefully you can narrow it down soon!

gameboy64 · Jul 13, 2026

checking voltage points, cleaning pcb and solder joints could help, maybe? Swapping caps might help as well

vi_r · 2026-07-21T12:32:20+0100

Any static or hum at all when you turn it on? That'd tell you if there's any signal getting to the speaker.

capsulej · 2026-07-21T18:54:48+0100

You might be better of asking at the antiqueradios forums.

Joe88 · 2026-07-21T19:08:16+0100

If it doesnt have sentimental value, I would just replace it, you can buy a new pocket radio for $10 on amazon
This is from the early 2000's where everything was painted silver and wasnt made to last

Greninji88 · 2026-07-21T22:58:53+0100

vi_r said:
Any static or hum at all when you turn it on? That'd tell you if there's any signal getting to the speaker.

Sadly nothing turns on...

Joe88 said:
If it doesnt have sentimental value, I would just replace it, you can buy a new pocket radio for $10 on amazon
This is from the early 2000's where everything was painted silver and wasnt made to last

It was my grandfather's radio I got after he passed away, so I'd like to get it working, or just hang on to it

Joe88 · 2026-07-21T23:44:20+0100

Did you try to adjust the yellow brown and pink dials with a screwdriver?
I would unscrew the pwr/vol dial and clean the contacts

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