Comments on: Tuning Problem And Issues In AC Adapter Solved In PHILIPS Radio RL205/00

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:18:10 +0000

In reply to Parasuraman S.

Thank you for answering my question Sir.
All the best!

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By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:14:36 +0000

In reply to Yogesh Panchal.

Many thanks, dear Yogesh Bai!

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By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:08:48 +0000

In reply to Chris.

Adding a resistor would drop the current. The fan might not rotate properly. What is required is dropping one volt without affecting the current. Putting two diodes in series ensure that. Many thanks for your query and comments.

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By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:06:12 +0000

In reply to Marconi.

Glad to see another person who gives value for antique things. I shall get in touch with you soon through Jestine Yong.

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By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:50:54 +0000

Excellent Article Mr Parasuraman. One of the best you have written in my opinion. I also wanted to thank you for your dedication to sharing with lesser technicians such as myself.
Very inspiring.
I wondered about the answer to your question about adding the fan for cooling by Philip: if the fan is DC voltage could you not add a resistor to drop the extra 1 Volt?
I hope sincerely this is not too elementary a question for you Sir, with all due respect, of course.
I look forward to your future posts and wish you health and long life.

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By: Marconi

Marconi — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:29:21 +0000

In reply to Parasuraman S.

Thank you for replying. How to contact for rl118/00 radio from Mumbai. Sir thank you for sharing your knowledge. You seem sad about old things being cast aside. My sadness is that minds like yours are being deliberately lost in the modern use and throw world. People no longer value tools and instruments the way my parents and grandparents did. Even women cherished and preserved their cooking utensils etc . The world I grew up in is lost. If you see my radio you will see the terrible quality of so called technicians today.

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By: Yogesh Panchal

Yogesh Panchal — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:36:12 +0000

Good Job! Sir,

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By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:48:01 +0000

In reply to Albert van Bemmelen.

Oh! Very sad to hear! A lot of compromise is being done on quality and reliability due to keen competition. I think this is also such a victim. There are many short-life mushroom companies, who only want to make quick money and vanish, tarnishing other good and reliable manufacturers. What to do!

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By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:23:03 +0000

In reply to Marconi.

Yes, I do get sets by air courier and home delivery and they themselves arrange for packing and pickup. Many bring it personally. Many thanks!

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By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:21:55 +0000

In reply to Philip.

12V fan should be connected to the 13V ouput, after dropping the extra one volt by two IN4007 diodes in series. Add additional filter caps to overcome the ripple of the diodes. Radio is an idle medium for listening to news and songs without having to sit in front of it. Many thanks for your comments.

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