Recent content by OzDresser

I don't have any tattoos but for many years have said I'd get one if I could find a small image that somehow evoked the 30s-early 40s era. What small tattoo-able picture would evoke the art deco style of that time?

That brown looks about as tight as Spiderman's costume. The gray one is getting there. I don't see how that can be comfortable. None of my suits look like that. Two thumbs up for 3-pieces, though.

Some of you may be interested: I publish a monthly ezine dedicated to old time radio called the Old Radio Times. It is the official publication of the Old Time Radio Researchers. The zine is starting its fourth year this month and all back issues can be downloaded at...

When did night clubs like the ones you see in about every golden age film disappear? Did they last into the 60s? Ryan

About all I can do is replace capacitors. I can't really even pinpoint if a component has failed so I can only offer very beginner's advice. If your Majestic is like my Atwater Kents, both of which are from the late 20s, the capacitors will be encased in tar. They might be in those metal cases...

I enjoy fiddling with old radios and am entirely self-taught, but I still have much to learn. The two things that have helped me the most were 1) purchasing a study-at-home radio repair course from another old radio restorer. There were tons of these back in the 30s, 40s, and 50s and whole sets...