2 Books by Alfred Ghirardi on Radio Servicing and Troubleshooting
The two essential books for anyone wishing to repair pre WWII radios by the foremost expert on that subject. The book are as follows:
1. Modern Radio Servicing. 1st Edition. 1935. 5.5 x 8 inches. Hardcover. 1318 pages. "A self-study training course in practical repair of all types of radio receivers." In scarce dust jacket. Condition: Minor edge wear. Binding tight. Pages slightly age darkened. Else Good. Dust Jacket is age darkened with chipping at the top. DJ in protective plastic wrap.
2. Radio Troubleshooter's Handbook. 3rd Ed. 1943 printing. 8.5 x 11 inches. 744 pages. See first page above. The bulk of this book is descriptions of troubleshooting hints listed alphabetically by manufacturers and models. One such hint could save you hours of hunting for a problem's cause. The remainder of the book contains general information on radio testing with charts and tables of useful radio information including much on tubes including newest tube types. Also included with the book is a 24 page "Vibrator Power Supplies" supplement dated 04/1940. Condition: Edges worn, Pages slightly age darkened. Else Good.
You could probably pick up this pair of books individually on the internet for $30 plus postage for copies in this good condition. I want to move them, so I'm putting the pair up for $19.95 plus $5.00 postage. So for $25 total. you'll be on your way to repairing pre WWII radios.
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