My '76 has the original am radio and it just squeals on the station (i think) as you turn the dial. The antenna was a beat up aftermarket affair so I replaced it hoping that would be the fix. It wasnt. Is it possibly just the speaker or is the old radio wore out, lol, do radios wear out?

 

So it squeals as you adjust the channel dial or the volume dial? Or does it squeal when its on any channel?

 

Squeals when you change dial on certain areas, others its silent.

 

An old radio can indeed "wear out." The most common points of failure in old radios are potentiometers (volume control) and the electrolytic capacitors inside. It's common practice when overhauling an old radio to clean out the potentiometers and replace the electrolytic caps. These radios can be found on eBay and in the yards for under $20; not really worth fixing.

If something were wrong with the speaker, you'd likely hear it all the time (and not just for certain movements of the tuning control).

 

Ok, I just like the way it looks "Philco", not real practical though, You couldnt hear them at speed lol. Maybe I'll go the retro route. Thanks