Lets get this old Sony WM-FX271 technology working again
Got this Sony Walkman WM-FX271 locally and decided to repair it and restore it to former glory.
First of all lets talk about specs:
| Country: Japan | Manufacturer / Brand: Sony Corporation; Tokyo |
| Year: 1998 | Category: Broadcast Receiver – or past WW2 Tuner |
| Semiconductors (the count is only for transistors) | Semiconductors present. |
|---|
| Main principle | PLL, Phase-locked loop |
|---|---|
| Wave bands | Broadcast (BC) and FM or UHF. |
| Details | Cassette-Recorder or -Player |
| Power type and voltage | Batteries / addl. power jack / 2 x 1,5 / 3 Volt |
| Loudspeaker | – only for Earphone! |
| Power out | |
| from Radiomuseum.org | Model: Walkman FM/AM Radio Cassette Player WM-FX271 – Sony Corporation; Tokyo |
| Material | Plastics (no bakelite or catalin) |
| Shape | Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch. |
| Dimensions (WHD) | 92 x 115 x 35 mm / 3.6 x 4.5 x 1.4 inch |
| Notes | Frequency range: FM 87,5 – 108 MHz, AM 531-1602 kHz. Preset for 30 radio stations. AVLS, Mega Bass. Tape modes: Norm/CrO2/Metal. |
| Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg) | 0.150 kg / 0 lb 5.3 oz (0.33 lb) |
| Mentioned in | — Original prospect or advert |
Here is the repair video:
And here is the high-resolution photos take during the repair:
4 Comments
Hello?
Hello David, are you interested in fixing Walkmans?
I have some old Walkmen that have some issues that I would like to look into getting repaired, yes. (The AM/FM radio, nothing to do with the tape players and the band. I have no cassettes.)
Alright, can you please describe the problem. I would like to know more. Thank you.