[net.ham-radio] HELP: need Becker radio information

ee177xal@sdcc7.UUCP (WA6FEC ) (02/01/85)

I am trying to restore some old (tube type) Becker Mexico
automobile radios.  But, I am having trouble finding
service information.  I understand there might be a 
Sams Photofact for them; I just can't find what number
it is though.  I did manage to get a schematic for a
Mexico B (from s/n 95000) which  is correct for one
of the ones I have but, gives no information on the power
supply (power supply == umrichter) or alignment of the
unit.

			s/n		power supply
I have the following:
			805301		umrichter E (or F?)
					vibrator type

			867979		??
					transistor supply

			956049		umrichter E
					vibrator supply

If anyone can help me with any information about these units
I would be very appreciative.  Or where to get parts.  Or
if you have one you'd like to give away or sell that would be
nice too.  I guess anything would help!

thanks,
Walt.

jhs%Mitre-Bedford@d3unix.UUCP (02/08/85)

Walt:

1.  Well, Sonny Boy, when I was yer age, we usta fixem with a wet finger
    and a Volt-Ohmmeter!  A schematic was considered cheating!

2.  However, in my old age, I have become more decrepit, and, as I also
    have some similar old units, I would be most grateful if you could
    let me know when you obtain manuals etc.  I can be reached at
    jhs at mitre-bedford.ARPA   or  at (617) 271-7423 (work) / 235-8753 (home)
    or at
		John H. Sangster
		The MITRE Corporation - K203
		P. O. Box 208
		Bedford, MA 01730

    If you are really desperate to figure out how to fix a Becker Mexico
    radio, please get in touch and I will be glad to try to help, as I
    want to fix mine also, and anything I learn helping you will be worth
    the effort.

3.  It would have been more helpful, by the way, if you had included some
    more information such as your phone number or address - I was unable to
    figure out a return address for you other than this broadcast to the net.

						-John S.