Saved A Lovely Antique Cassette Radio Model SONY CFS208S From Dump
This set was picked up from scrap yard and brought by a customer, with a request to see whether it can be restored to working condition. The set was totally dead when checked up. After opening and cleaning the inside thoroughly, I brought the body and ‘viscera’ to my service table to study the extent of damages.
There were dark marks on the board in some places and the tank capacitor was found strained. The volume control pot was worn out and did not make contact in some places. First I replaced all the electrolytic cap and then replaced the 6 track Volume pot and tried.
The set got its life again and worked in Radio mode. The customer refused to have the tape deck rectified to cut cost as he was not going to use it. This saved some of my precious time though sullied the enthusiasm in the work.
Sony is very well known for its speaker quality and this was no exception. The Radio was damn good and all stations were picked up very well.
I tried the set for several hours before giving delivery to the customer. Mission, of-course, accomplished with nourished satisfaction getting added.
This article was prepared for you by Parasuraman Subramanian from India. He is 74 years old and has more than 30 years’ experience in handling antique equipment like Valve Radio, Amps, Reel Tape Recorders and currently studying latest tech-classes conducted by Kerala State Electronics Technicians’ Association. He has done graduation in BBA degree, private diploma in Radio Engineering and retired as MD of a USA company. Presently working as Consultant to Hospital and other institutions.
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Albert van Bemmelen
February 12, 2024 at 3:41 pm
Your frequent valuable work for the hospital showed in this repair with latin words like ‘viscera’ (lol).
Parasuraman S
February 12, 2024 at 4:55 pm
Ha! Ha! I enjoy my work and love my writings and try always to mix humour! Many thanks for your comments, dear!
Waleed Rishmawi
February 12, 2024 at 4:32 pm
excellent restoration and I am sure a professional work has been done. have a blessed day my friend.
Parasuraman S
February 12, 2024 at 7:48 pm
Many thanks for your wonderful encouraging comments, dear friend!
Yogesh Panchal
February 13, 2024 at 3:38 pm
Good Job! Sir,
in some old audio player sound quality is awesome.i am having Philips audio Cassette player sound quality is very good but i not able to arrange driving Belt.
Parasuraman S
February 13, 2024 at 9:42 pm
I have plenty of belts in stock. These are available in Amazon too! I have Philips Belt Collections too!