Wire Recorder Radio

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Requiem, Dec 31, 2021.

  1. Requiem

    Requiem Well-Known Member

    Always love to hear old-timey radio recordings, from the very beginning to 60s.

    I've recently continued working on my Webster Chicago wire recorder some more. It needed several mechanical adjustments to the spool tension, bailer height and spool height. Now it works a treat and I am finally able to play -most- reels without messing them up.

    Enjoy a 1950 recording of a Jack Benny show: New Year's Eve digitized by yours truely directly from the magnetic head:

     
    Requiem, Dec 31, 2021
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  2. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Good to see someone still restoring. That last few I offered for sale had little interest.
     
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  3. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    You're a nerd's nerd! ;) I love Jack Benny too.
    My introduction to a wire recorder still cracks me up! ...
     
    Roaring20s, Jan 1, 2022
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