Hi, I'm Andy and I am new to this site and look forward to the wealth of knowledge and information I'm sure it will provide me. I have a couple of great working valve radios (including an STC 5210/4 that has been in the family since new in the early 50s and never given a problem) and have a basic understanding of their workings but I have not had any experience with repair or restoration.

It's highly likely that the capacitors are leaking and the electrolytics are shot. That will destroy the rectifier.

Likely needs a major overhaul. A set like that should keep one amused for a few hours. I have met a few that can take a week.

Check a couple of the Tutorials.

Marc

Thanks Marc, I kind of guessed that was going be the response. As I haven't done a job like this before should be an interesting challenge that probably will take me more than a week.

Also realised I shouldn't have posted my tech enquiry into this section so have moved it to relevant one

Andy

Moving may have not been a good idea as the reply made may not sync with the question asked. causing confusion to those watching, or wanting to chip in with some pointers.

Marc