Do you have an antique radio collecting dust in your basement, attic, or chicken coop? Want to bring that family heirloom back to life? First DO NOT PLUG IT IN. Second, DO NOT PLUG IT IN. Did I mention that you should NOT PLUG IT IN?

I can check out and repair your radio for you. I provide basic repair service of many table-top tube radios and small console radios. At this time, I only offer repair of your radio's electronics. For a more complete restoration of your radio I recommend For Your Listening Pleasure in Binghamton, NY.

Please fill out this easy to complete form which will allow you to introduce me to your sick radio. If you can take a few moments to fill it out as completely as possible, it will allow me, within a couple of days, to respond with a reasonably accurate estimate of what it will cost to bring your set back to life.

If you are unable to answer any of the questions, just leave the "unknown" showing in the appropriate box.

Hopefully, this application will allow you to provide me with the information I need in one visit, so we do not have to spend days trading correspondence to accomplish the same end.

The name and E-mail you enter in the top fields are who and where my response will be directed to.

Please note that I am located in the Binghamton, NY area. Set drop-offs and pick-ups are by appointment. I do not recommend shipping of any sets, due to the fragile nature of an antique radio.

Also, because I do repairs part-time out of my home, I am only able to accomodate one large set at a time. I'll let you know if I am able to accomodate your set, or if there may be a delay before I can accept your radio for repair.

Jon Scaptura
BinghamtonRadio.com


Antique Radio Repair Rates

Basic Repair Cost - is the number of tubes in your radio times $10.00. 

For Example: 

5 Tube Radios                                      $50.00 Plus Parts

6 Tube Radios                                      $60.00 Plus Parts

10 Tube Radios                                     $100.00 Plus Parts

The Basic Repair Cost Includes the following:

Replacement of the first 8 Signal Capacitors, all others at 50 cents each.

Wires with crumbling insulation replaced.

Tubes checked

Dial string replaced if necessary  

Receiver alignment.

Radios needing extensive troubleshooting will be billed at $35.00 per hour extra.

Your approval of all repairs is obtained every step of the way.

Generally, the older the radio the more it costs for repair - especially pre-WWII models.

Complete the form below to get started.



 
Your Name
Your E-Mail
Your phone number
Make of Radio
Model of Radio
Number of Tubes
Are all tubes present?
Transformer or AC/DC power?
Does the station indicator move when the knob is turned?
Do all the knobs rotate freely?
Does the radio power up?



IF YOU DON'T KNOW.....
DON'T PLUG IT IN !!!!!!!!!!!

If operational, does the radio make any sound?
Does the chassis look complete to you?
Does the radio have a burned smell?
What is the cabinet made from?
If Bakelite/plastic, is it cracked or broken?
Are there pieces missing?
If wood, is the cabinet wobbly?
If wood, is veneer missing/loose?
The dial glass/plastic is...
The dial scale is...
Number of knobs missing is
Does the radio have a back?
Additional comments
Where did you hear about BinghamtonRadio.com?


 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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