Do you have a Bang and Olufsen BeoCord 1200 reel to reel tape recorder with a faulty take up reel? Maybe it’s spilling tape or judders on playback? This post may help fix the fault with a fairly simple belt… Continue Reading →
Here in the UK smart meters have been available from the big six power utility providers for some years. I’ve refused the free installation service as the first generation smart meters could not be ported if you changed providers. This… Continue Reading →
Sometimes you catch yourself remembering…TL;DR unless you want a nostalgic trip back to sixties TVs. Back in the 60s, as a boy I was fascinated by the magic of TV and how pictures could materialise from the air down strange… Continue Reading →
Warning / disclaimer – do not attempt to repair mains powered sockets unless you are competent in electronics and never plug these devices into mains sockets with the case open. The repairs suggested here are best performed by qualified technicians as… Continue Reading →
Do you have a Pioneer mini-hifi (X-HM71-S, X-HM71-K or X-HM81-S, X-HM81-K, X-HM20) where the CD won’t eject? If so it may be a simple fix that will avoid you throwing it away or resorting to another music source. First thing to… Continue Reading →
Is your Bang and Olufsen BeoCenter 9000 refusing to play CDs? Does the door reopen after loading or take too long finding the tracks? If so there may be a simple way to fix it. Christmas lunchtime and the trusty… Continue Reading →
Do you have a Yamaha remote control with buttons that have stopped working to you are having to press too hard? Thinking about buying a new remote or sending yours away for service? Try this first it may save you… Continue Reading →
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Have you ever wondered what others are looking at on Retro radio? This site started blogging back in 2009 as a way to catalogue some restoration projects that had passed through the workshop. We then added posts detailing common faults… Continue Reading →
Is your central heating running when only the hot water should be heating? If so and you have motorised valves this may solve your problem! Retro radio usually blogs about radio valves rather than the sort that control water. But… Continue Reading →
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