AM FM Radio Tuning Capacitor Identification

[PierreFromMontreal]

Hi there,

I have an old AM FM alarm clock with a broken tuning capacitor and I want a replacement capacitor. I found some models on AliExpress and eBay but I am not sure of the exact model.

Check where the AM FM antennas wires are attached and the name Pheonix is on the cap.

There is a tab alone on one side

If you know this tuning capacitor or a pins to pins compatible one let me know.

Thanks !

 

[barry]

Here's something, but who knows if it will work:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1750789602...MI_cPUgc7D9QIV7z6tBh1ZWgq9EAYYAiABEgKsC_D_BwE

Without a schematic, it's a lot of guessing. If this is just a project to goof around with, then I would just buy one of these (or similar) and try it. Otherwise, I'd just buy a new radio.

 

[PierreFromMontreal]

It goes in a vintage AM FM Stereo Alarm clock Candle Model No JCR-850

Sadly I can't find the schematic. It is in pretty good shape aesthetically at least

I saw a used one at some auction site but it was for pickup only and not near my place. I will try to find a used one and take his board or tuning capacitor.

 

[barry]

Don’t you already HAVE a used one? Why would you take a working unit apart to fix a non-working unit?

I’d just buy the $10 part and see if it works.

 

[PierreFromMontreal]

THIS RADIO WAS NOT WORKING ! The tuning capacitor was broken inside, I did not take apart a working radio.

 

[PierreFromMontreal]

Ok,

I made errors in this post right at the beginning and I cannot delete it. Trying to do to many things at the same time. Read to fast and post to quickly without rereading. I am really looking for that exact tuning capacitor, I have order some that seem to be close. Will see.