          
Some of my favorite Vintage Electronics sites:
Amptech Systems is one of several professional restoration shops. If
you would like to learn to restore vintage electronics yourself, please visit
the
AudioKarma.org discussion forum, ask
questions, get the correct tools, and practice.
These sites are owned by some of my close friends, some are also clients and
vendors with whom I frequently do business, and there are a few Vintage
Electronics Museums. If I've forgotten to include your site, please
Email Me so I can add it to this page.
Friends' Sites
VideoKarma.org Discussion Forum --
Tim, Rob, Grumpy, Steve and many others discuss vintage tv, radio, hi-fi, music
and more.
Early Television Foundation Museum
-- Steve McVoy's fantastic television museum located in central Ohio. Host
of the annual ETF Convention.
Big Dave's Vintage TV Site --
Big Dave's personal Vintage TV site
Elmore Mantiques --
Ernie Scarano's store located in Elmore, Ohio (Toledo area)
Sunshine Radio Museum -- Ray
Seppeler's excellent Radio & TV museum in Sodus, NY
TV History Site -- Tom's television
history site.
The Radiola Guy -- Yet another friend
with an impressive site about vintage electronics.
Vintage TV Sets -- Some more
vintage tv sets.
Vendors' Sites
Many of these vendors sell parts for vintage radio and tv sets, however,
restoration should be attempted only by individuals with considerable
experience. Advanced hobbyists, ham radio operators and professional
restorers are acquainted with restoration and troubleshooting procedures and
understand the safety hazards that lurk inside these antiques. The rule
here is "When in doubt, send it out." Proceed with do-it-yourself
restorations only if you know what you're doing and have worked with this type
of equipment before. If not, please consult a professional for a quality
restoration. Tubes, parts and other items are available from these
vendors.
Antique Electronic Supply -- Tubes
and related parts
Hawk-Eye Picture Tube --
Picture Tube Rebuilding
JustRadios -- Capacitor Kits
Renovated Radios -- Motorola
VT-71 CRT Gasket Reproductions and other specialized parts
Vintage Replications -- Radio
& TV Knob Replicas
Digi-Key Corporation -- Miscellaneous
circuit components
Literature Requests
Service Literature may be ordered from:
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Literature
Political and Religious Sites
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