Zenith System 3 Question

[radiotvnut]

Zenith electronic tuners from that era were known for having loose connections inside the tuner module. These loose connections can cause the type of problem you're having. Pull the tuner out, remove the metal shields, and examine the connections inside the tuner. The most common place for loose connections in these tuners is on the plugs and the ground connections.

[Findm-Keepm]

Originally Posted by radiotvnut

Zenith electronic tuners from that era were known for having loose connections inside the tuner module. These loose connections can cause the type of problem you're having. Pull the tuner out, remove the metal shields, and examine the connections inside the tuner. The most common place for loose connections in these tuners is on the plugs and the ground connections.

My experience also - the Navy used early System 3's in barracks common areas - loose connections at the tuner and loose vertical capacitors (bad solder) were common issues. Sailors would beat the hell out of those sets...

Now if you have a set the comes on with Snow, heats up, and turns to Rain......then you need to call Ripley's!

Cheers,