Majestic

[JACK Iverson]

HI Kees, this radio is one of those that suffer from the dreaded cast
zinc problems.
turn the tuning capacitor and see if it is free or drags. If it is stuck
or drags you will find that the rotor or stator has grown due to the
"zinc" disease.  There is no method to repair. the radio has an external
power supply with a type 80 tube in it as well as a separate small
chassis for a plug in ballast tube.  have fun.  I have the riders that
covers this beast, if you wish I can copy it and send to you.
                         how is the capacitor stock holding up?

                                                                73
old jack

On Tue, 18 Jan 2000 20:59:20 -0500 Bruce Sugarberg
<bsugarberg at STRATOS.NET> writes:
> Hi Kees,
>
> The date would be 1929-1930, and it was a
> console radio.  The schematic would be in
> Riders.  You might check your local library
> to see if they have a set of Riders.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Bruce Sugarberg, WA8TNC
> -----------------------
> talen wrote:
> >
> > Among the 520 pounds of "good stuff" which followed me home from
> the
> > scrap yard today is a "Majestic" Model 90 Electric Radio Receiver
> made
> > by Grigsby-Grunow Company. Does anyone happen to have a schematic
> > or know how old it is ? It's the complete chassis, tubes, and
> dial, and no
> > cabinet which I suspect was wooden.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Kees K5BCQ