[Hallicrafters] echophone by hallicrafters

[k0myw at att.net]

Your Echophone EC-113 is well worth an effort to restore it to playing condition.

The hum you describe likely is the result of dried-out filter capacitors. That is a condition that is easily diagnosed and fixed by any reasonably competent repair technician. I don't know where you are located, but I'm betting there is at least one longtime radio-tv repair shop within driving distance that will have a tech who can clear up that hum.

The EC-113, while not a sophisticated communications receiver, is a pleasant radio for casual shortwave listening. With its handsome wooden cabinet and built-in speakers, it's a keeper -- especially with your nostalgic attachment to it.

Good luck in getting it to play again.

Mike, KØMYW



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From: "GEORGE KAYSER" <kayser33 at comcast.net>
> I have inherited an echophone of my father's and would  like more
> information about it. The model # is EC-113. It just "hums" now and the
> light turns on. I remember listeing to it when I was a younger girl and
> thought it was pretty neat. If its possible to fix and restore I would love
> to do that but I know nothing about tubes, electronics etc. If there is help
> out there please let me know.
> The daughter
> 
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