Radio Receiver Servicing by John T. Frye (1959, 219 pages) is a comprehensive manual that covers the repair of various radio reception issues. It provides practical guidance on addressing problems such as bad reception, no reception, and intermittent issues. What sets this book apart is the inclusion of a series of questions at the end of each chapter to reinforce the concepts discussed, with answers provided at the end of the book.
The book is not focused on radio theory or oversimplified introductions to radio repair, but rather offers practical insights for individuals looking to pursue a career or hobby in radio servicing.
CONTENTS
Preface
Table of Contents
Introduction
SECTION I - NO RECEPTION
Chapter 1 - The Dead Set
Chapter 2 - Tubes Light But No Sound
Chapter 3 - Only Slight Hum Is Heard
Chapter 4 - Only Noise Can Be Heard
Chapter 5 - Excessive Current Indication
SECTION II - UNSATISFACTORY RECEPTION
Chapter 6 - Sets With Excessive Hum
Chapter 7 - Set Does Not Separate Stations
Chapter 8 - Sets That Whistle, Motorboat, Etc.
Chapter 9 - Noisy Sets
Chapter 10 - Sets With Distortion
Chapter 11 - Weak Sets
SECTION III - INTERMITTENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE PROBLEMS
Chapter 12 - Intermittent Loss of Reception
Chapter 13 - Intermittent Faulty Reception
Chapter 14 - Transistor Receivers and Printed Circuits
Chapter 15 - Auto Radios and Storage-Battery Portables
Chapter 16 - All-Wave and FM Sets
At the conclusion of the book, there are answers to the review questions, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the material. The manual is available in Adobe Acrobat format, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing.
