Arvin tube set - poor reception

[Nolan Woodbury]

Thanks for the response Chad.

It softly hums on FM. AM reception is only slightly better, but the static is much louder. One (un-regulated) Spanish station comes raging across, causing me to wonder if it was weak tube(s) or simply reception. I'll try a simple set of rabbit ears, and if that doesn't work, I look into replacing the RF tube. A schematic is on the bottom, with the RF ("FM tube") clearly identified.

I purchased this Arvin on the basis of its styling and exterior condition. I have no idea what to expect in the way of performance, but I hope to find out soon-

Thanks again Chad!

Nolan