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Nickthedentist · 3rd Mar 2013, 11:13 pm

The tingle and the distortion could both point to electrically-leaky paper capacitors, which you should change before using the set any more. Ask if you need more advice.

Good luck,

Nick.

3rd Mar 2013, 11:13 pm	#8
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,844	Re: "Universal" valve radio The tingle and the distortion could both point to electrically-leaky paper capacitors, which you should change before using the set any more. Ask if you need more advice. Good luck, Nick.