Instructions 1939 STC Console Radio model 633

Instructions

1939 STC Console Radio – model 633

WARNING

This radio is a high voltage, working piece of equipment.

DO NOT access the inside of the cabinet

1. Turn ON Radio

Using the Switch on the left turn the radio on by switching to the right.

  • The dial lights of the radio may come on.
  • WAIT about one minute for the radio vacuum tubes to warm up.
  • If there is no sound the radio tuning dial will need adjusting, the volume turned up or the selector switch positioned for radio
  • For tuning see below

2. Turn ON Bluetooth

  • Using the Selector Switch turn the bluetooth on by switching to the LEFT.
  • The dial lights of the radio will turn off.
  • WAIT about one minute for the radio vacuum tubes to warm up.
  • Bluetooth is now connected to the amplifier circuit of the radio.
  • Bluetooth is VHM-314
  • Pair your phone or other smart device
  • Sound from your device will now play through the radio.
  • The sound level can be controlled by the volume control or your smart device.

3. Turn Radio / Bluetooth off Radio

  • Move the On/Off Switchto the left. This turns off all power to the unit.
1939 STC Console Radio model 633
STC model 633 Switches and controls

Tuning the Radio into AM stations

  • There are 4 AM stations in Southern Tasmania
  • 7RN 585          ABC National
  • 7PB 747          ABC News Radio
  • 7ZR 936          ABC Hobart
  • Z??1080         The Tote Sports Radio

In many cases, the radio dial does not line up with modern radio stations, and many of the stations on the dial no longer exist. The was dial made in 1938. A list of Tasmanian Radios stations can be found at radiostationworld.com

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STC model 633 Tunung dial

Troubleshooting

No Radio sound       Is the On/ Off switch turned on?    Have you used the tuning dial to locate a radio station?  Is the volume turned down?

No light in tuning dial   Is the on/Off switch turned on?  Is the Console plugged into the wall socket?

Cannot connect to smart device     Is the console turned on?   Is the bluetooth switch turned clockwise?   Have you paired to your device?

No sound from smart device      Is the volume on the console turned down?

Sound from Console Speakers is crackly     This is the normal and special sound of classic radio!

For more about the making and restoration of this radio click here

WARNING

This radio has been made electrically safe to meet modern safety standards. It is a  high voltage, working piece of equipment.

DO NOT access the inside of the cabinet

    Please be respectful of  other guests 

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