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BOSE Wave Music System CD Player FM AM Radio AWRCC1: How do I dislodge a cd from the player?

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:54:33 -0700

I have a cd stuck in my Bose CD player. The eject button on the remote will not dislodge it. I'd read, on U-Tube no less, a few years ago that shaking the player would work Didn't and seemed a rough solution.

⟐ Commented March 31, 2026 at 19:54 MST

Midland WR-400 NOAA Weather Radio: I need to identify U12 on main circuit board, mine is burnt .

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:50:25 -0700

I need to know what U12 is on the main circuit board. Midland support is absolutely useless.

⟐ Answered March 18, 2026 at 7:50 MST

sony dream machine icfc218: How do I set the year and stop alarms

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:39:43 -0700

How do I make the year and date right and stop alarms

⟐ Commented March 10, 2026 at 8:39 MST

DAB Radio: Bush Radio powers on with new power supply but wont tune.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:54:35 -0700

Bush radio original power supply is 5.9v the lead became dodgy so I bought a third party replacement, sold as suitable for the model of radio. Replacement power supply is 6v. The radio powers on and the clock and tuner displays on the colour screen on the radio work properly, but the radio says that every station is 'not available' . Swap back to the old power supply, which isn't suitable long term because of the dodgy lead, and the radio works perfectly. The only other difference is that the old power supply has a large interference surpressor on the cord which the new one doesn't have - or if it does have it - it is in a much smaller fitting nearer the output plug. What could be causing this behaviour Any solutions?

⟐ Answer edited March 07, 2026 at 19:54 MST

TCA PRC 152A: How to do a Factory Reset

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:53:42 -0700

Unit turned into a brick while programming from a laptop. Had programmed it before several times with no problem. How to "Un-Brick"????? Thanks, Ben

Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W: Power cord chewed off by dog

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:36:49 -0700

My dog chewed the cord off of my Bose WaveRadio/CD Model AWRC-1P. It has a non-removable part that’s attached to the back of the radio that’s a part of the power cord. How can I replace the cord if it can’t be removed from its base? What are my options? Buy a whole new radio? I checked and it’s no longer under warranty.

⟐ Commented February 01, 2026 at 11:36 MST

CB Radio: President Grant AM SSB needs help.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:24:28 -0700

I have a President Grant 40 channel. AM SSB. It appears to be recieving as it sounds like it when antenna is connected. It has a external VFO. Antenna is nice at 27mhz. Its new to me and I havent had the back of yet. Questions.

What exactly is my VFO for?

My signal strength needle does not seem to work,does not move much?

My select switch could be bad as I have LSB but it is dead quiet on AM and USB

The radio come with a small kenwood mic, which did not work, another new CB mike I had here seems to work. The light comes on when triggered. The VFO has an on off switch, do you think I will ever use it? When it triggers the signal meter shows a small movement.

The signal meter rises up with modulation when I key the mic and speak.

⟐ Edited by author January 10, 2026 at 0:24 MST

Clock Radio: Sony ICF-C1PJButtons not responding

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:43:13 -0700

I have FM/AM Clock radio Sony ICF-C1PJ. When I plug in this device, clock's digit are blinking but buttons are not responding.

Any ideas? If needed to repair the buttons, please advice how to disassembly it. I have managed to open a cover, but further I don't know how to reach the buttons.

Thank you in advance.

⟐ Commented December 27, 2025 at 1:43 MST

Other Brand Radio: How to fix my red soviet pocket AM,FM receiver?

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:42:44 -0700

I tried to power it , it doesn't work. That is second radio , first one i disassembled. AM/FM receiver s name is РП-8310.

⟐ Commented December 25, 2025 at 10:42 MST

Radio: trace lifted from board

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:40:43 -0700

I was removing a capacitor to reinstall it bent over because of clearance problems with battery . When I removed it the negative leg brought the trace off the board what do I jump it to it's a small one battery analog Sony radio

⟐ Commented December 08, 2025 at 22:40 MST

Kenwood TM-241a: Memory problems, erases when radio is turned off.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 04:36:04 -0700

My Kenwood tm-241a has a new battery and still doesn't keep the memory. I program the memory and it will work until I turn the radio off for more than 3 seconds then it erases the memory. I replaced the 2032 battery and still same problem. How can I fix this?

⟐ Commented November 28, 2025 at 4:36 MST

Yaesu VX-6: Third digit of display is flakey

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:51:24 -0700

The third digit is sometimes missing segments, and not always the same ones. Ribbon cable? Display itself? Is there any guidance online for fixing this?

⟐ Answered November 16, 2025 at 20:51 MST

sony dream machine model icf c25: It’s completely yellowed how do I make it look brand new again

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:53:34 -0700

Why is it soo yellowed how do I mske it look brand new again

⟐ Answer edited November 02, 2025 at 14:53 MST

Kidzlane Walkie-Talkie: Why am I hearing other people talking?

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:39:02 -0700

When I am using my walkie-talkie, I hear other people conversations that I don't know.

⟐ Commented October 23, 2025 at 20:39 MST

Radio: Channels dropping out vintage KLH-200 radio

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:22:55 -0700

Hi, I recently picked up a vintage (1985) KLH radio so I knew it would need cleaning. I cleaned all the pots which reduced crackling, but now I still get left or right channels dropping out constantly. When I touch the aux switch it will briefly fix everything but it drops out quickly (i tried to clean it but it'll need some disassembly.) Any advice would be appreciated.

⟐ Edited by author October 23, 2025 at 17:22 MST

Clock Radio: RCA RP5400B alarm clock radio tear down

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:28:47 -0700

Need help in tearing down the clock Radio

⟐ Marked as duplicate September 24, 2025 at 17:28 MST

Eton Radios: Eton F1 display not working

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:10:15 -0700

Eton F1 display is not working. Nothing is on the display.

Insignia NS-HDRAD: circuit board (main) [power]

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:55:24 -0700

Can someone tell me what the component labeled F5

on the mainboard is? What is the value of this mini-component?

Is there anyway I can get (order) this part online?

⟐ Commented September 15, 2025 at 13:55 MST

Radio: How to I take apart my Sony ICF-P26 am/fm pocket radio?

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 07:44:45 -0700

This is a great portable radio but after only 6 months the volume control potentiometer needs a clean. The volume jumps to maximum at some points in its travel. I think I can clean, or replace, the pot once I open the case but can't manage to open this case. I removed the two screws inside the battery compartment hoping that would allow the case to hinge open, but alas - no budge. It must be held by clips that grab on assembly. Any ideas? Here is what it looks like:

http://www.sony.com.au/electronics/radio...

Thanks, Mike

PS: My device is not listed in your device list so had to select the wrong Sony radio to continue!

⟐ Commented August 24, 2025 at 7:44 MST

DAB Radio: Kenwood CR-M10DAB, defective PCBboard

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 08:49:02 -0700

Hello. I have a Kenwood CR-M10DAB radio that was incorrectly powered with a higher voltage. The only problem seems to be an integrated circuit "U5", which burned out, the printing on this component is no longer visible and I have not found a wiring diagram or other details to replace the integrated. Can someone who has this device help me with the component code or a diagram! Thanks!

⟐ Edited by author August 23, 2025 at 8:49 MST