Pavek Museum

In 2025, Repair Right’s focus is on All American Five radios. Participants will have the opportunity to repair their own devices while learning the intricacies of repairing and restoring these historical electronic gems with knowledgeable instructors. This sign up is specifically for Phase I, the entry level course. Each session will begin with a lecture and end with a lab in the Raymer Workshop. Participants have two date/time options to choose from: · March 5 & 12 (Wednesdays): 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. · March 8 & 15 (Saturdays): 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The lecture portions of Phase I will cover the following topics: Basic radio safety Skill assessment Radio assessment (how to identify easy or difficult items to repair or replace) Understanding how a radio works Exploring the evolution of radio Introduction of basic troubleshooting techniques In the lab portions of Phase I, students will work on: Identifying safety hazards Tube testing Checking for functionality offline Evaluating voltage readings Performing dim bulb tests Replacing electrolytic capacitors Potentially replacing other capacitors By the end of this course, students will acquire a fundamental understanding of radio components and troubleshooting techniques. They will have hands-on experience in replacing electrolytic capacitors and potentially other capacitors. Additionally, students will gain proficiency in basic troubleshooting methods related to radio repair. For this course, students are required to have a basic proficiency in soldering, reading a schematic, and identifying components. If these skills are not already possessed, we strongly encourage participants to enroll in a Pavek Museum Crash Course before registering for this specific program.