Roberts RT1 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

telstar · 27th Feb 2023, 12:15 pm

Hi I managed to restore the Roberts RT1 radio (it works well), but it is noisy in operation as it crackles sometimes for a short time, and sometimes for longer, but not on stronger stations. It is noticeable on long wave. Any ideas?
Cheers
Mike

telstar · 2nd Mar 2023, 12:01 pm

The crackling noise (which appears on both long and medium wave bands) is not a permanent thing. I tuned in this morning and it had gone (strange). Wonder if it is external interference?

60 oldjohn · 2nd Mar 2023, 1:14 pm

Hi Mike, It could be a heater thermostat, like an Iron or central heating. maybe next door?

John.

telstar · 2nd Mar 2023, 3:41 pm

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Originally Posted by 60 oldjohn

Hi Mike, It could be a heater thermostat, like an Iron or central heating. maybe next door?

John.

Hi John. Many thanks for that
Mike

27th Feb 2023, 12:15 pm	#1
telstar Octode Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,593	Roberts RT1 Hi I managed to restore the Roberts RT1 radio (it works well), but it is noisy in operation as it crackles sometimes for a short time, and sometimes for longer, but not on stronger stations. It is noticeable on long wave. Any ideas? Cheers Mike

2nd Mar 2023, 12:01 pm	#2
telstar Octode Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,593	Re: Roberts RT1 The crackling noise (which appears on both long and medium wave bands) is not a permanent thing. I tuned in this morning and it had gone (strange). Wonder if it is external interference?

2nd Mar 2023, 1:14 pm	#3
60 oldjohn Dekatron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 3,990	Re: Roberts RT1 Hi Mike, It could be a heater thermostat, like an Iron or central heating. maybe next door? John. __________________ My favourite text message "I'll be there in five minutes, if not read again"