Electronic Classics : Collecting, Restoring and Repair
Andrew. Emmerson
Bok Engelsk 1998 · Electronic books.
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| Utgitt | Burlington : : Elsevier Science, , 1998.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (425 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Front Cover; Electronic Classics: Collecting, Restoration and Repair; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Before you start . . .; Chapter 1. Introduction (Don't skip reading this!); FIRST THINGS FIRST; WHY I WROTE THIS BOOK; IS IT NEW?; IS IT DIFFERENT?; NOT JUST RADIO IN THIS BOOK; A BIT BITTY; INFORMATION GAP; SOMETHING MISSING; CLOSED SHOP?; EUREKA!; SAVING MONEY; SPENDING MONEY; SECRETS BIBLE; THANKS; Part 1: A Great Hobby and More; Chapter 2. Approaches to collecting; WHERE DO YOU START?; TRENDS IN COLLECTING; THE DRIVING FORCE; MONEY AND FASHIONS ARE UNIMPORTANT. - BUYING UNSEENPACKING AND TRANSPORT; PURCHASING ABROAD; BAGGAGE RESTRAINTS; CUSTOMS RESTRICTIONS; ABBREVIATIONS USED IN CLASSIFIED ADS; BOOKS USED AS REFERENCES BY AMERICAN COLLECTORS; CONDITION; Chapter 6. Patronizing dealers; SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL; BOUNDERS IN OUR MIDST?; S0 YOU'VE BEEN HAD; SETTLING A DISPUTE; DEALERS' COSTS; Chapter 7. The big-time league - buying at auctions and antique fairs; BUYING AT AUCTION; BUYING BY POST; SELLING TOO; PRACTICALITIES; BUY NOW, REGRET LATER?; ANTIQUE FAIRS; Chapter 8. Collector's luck?; NO SUCH THING AS LUCK; EXPERIENCE TELLS. - Chapter 3. Enhancing your collection and keeping track of itTHEME FOR A DREAM; WRITTEN RECORDS; KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR TREASURES; KEEPING HOLD OF YOUR COLLECTION; BEATING THE BANDITS; DISPLAY YOUR COLLECTION...; ... AND USE IT!; Chapter 4. How old is it and What's it Worth?; ESTABLISHING A DATE; DATING RADIOS; WHAT'S IT WORTH?; HOW TO ASSESS VALUE; CONDITION; PRICE OR VALUE?; TRENDS; SUPPLY AND DEMAND; BACK IN THE REAL WORLD; OBTAINING A VALUATION; PRICES IN THE REAL WORLD; Chapter 5. Buying and selling; WAYS OF MAKING A SALE; RULES OF ENGAGEMENT; IF YOU'RE A VENDOR; IF YOU'RE A BUYER. - LOOKING WHERE NO-ONE ELSE DOESTHE ALMOST OBVIOUS; ALMOST OBVIOUS AGAIN; ALMOST OBVIOUS 3; ALMOST OBVIOUS YET AGAIN; THE NOT-SO OBVIOUS; PHOOEY!; GO FOR IT IF YOU'RE REALLY SERIOUS; IT'S ALL SO EASY; Chapter 9. Fakes ... and how to spot them; REVIVED FINISHES; MORE DODGY PHONES; ONE WORD, TWO INTERPRETATIONS?; COLOURED PLASTICS; UNUSUAL BRAND NAMES; Chapter 10. Make a business out of your hobby; NEW ATTITUDE; GOOD BUSINESS; DIFFERENTIATING YOUR BUSINESS BY OPENNESS; WHAT THAT GUARANTEE ENTAILS; THE TAX MAN COMETH; SPENDING MONEY; GOOD LUCK!; PRIVATE SALES...; ... AND PURCHASES. - PART 2: Means of Making GoodChapter 11. Repairing and restoring, cleaning and lubricating; AUTHENTICITY OR FUNCTIONALITY?; WHEN TO STOP; RESTORATION VS. RESTIFICATION - THE DEBATE RUMBLES ON FOREVER; REPLICA AND REPRODUCTION; DOWN TO BUSINESS; GENERAL CLEANING; LUBRICATION; Chapter 12. First-line electrical repairs and simple conversions; RADIO, TELEVISION AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT; BUILT TO LAST; ARE YOU QUALIFIED?; STILL WITH US?; BASIC TEST GEAR; TROUBLE-SHOOTING BY INSPECTION; DON'T SWITCH IT ON YET!; TIME TO SWITCH ON; TIME TO GET SERIOUS; MECHANICAL WORK; POWER SUPPLY PROBLEMS; LOST SIGNAL. - REALIGNMENT. - Vintage Radio, Television and Hi-Fi are highly popular 'modern antiques' - and offer the added challenge for restorers of the repair of classic valve-based circuits. This highly readable book encompasses all aspects of buying, collecting, restoring, repairing, sourcing parts, professional services, clubs and societies, etc. Covering the technical side as well as collecting, this book offers the most comprehensive coverage available. The first half of the book deals primarily with technical aspects of restoration, what components are needed and where they can be found. The secon
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| ISBN | 0750637889
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