rca: RCA 86T Volume Control
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![Stuart Schankman](https://www.radiomuseum.org/image.cfm?image=usa_stuart_schrankman.jpg&width=120&height=140)
I am in the process of restoring this RCA 86T. The volume control is not working, but I see that this control has three positions off, something else and then on. Could someone please tell me what the second position controls.
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rca: RCA 86T Volume Control
![Daniel Consales](https://www.radiomuseum.org/image.cfm?image=d_daniel_consales_2006.jpg&width=120&height=140)
Hello Mr. Schankman,
I looked at the circuit and there is a combined Power/Tonecontrol -switch, a "Range selector" and a volume-control which is continuous. So I think you are talking about the combined Power/Tonecontrlo-switch ?
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rca: RCA 86T Volume Control
![Stuart Schankman](https://www.radiomuseum.org/image.cfm?image=usa_stuart_schrankman.jpg&width=120&height=140)
You are totally correct. I rechecked the schematic today and found that the power switch (s3) and the tone control (s4) are the same switch. Thank you for your response.
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rca: RCA 86T Volume Control
![Stuart Schankman](https://www.radiomuseum.org/image.cfm?image=usa_stuart_schrankman.jpg&width=120&height=140)
Hello Mr. Consales,
It seems that this control is beyond repair. I have been looking on the net and have not had any luck as yet. Would you have any idea where I could find a replacement?
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rca: RCA 86T Volume Control
![Daniel Consales](https://www.radiomuseum.org/image.cfm?image=d_daniel_consales_2006.jpg&width=120&height=140)
Hello Mr. Schankman,
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rca: RCA 86T Power/ Tone Control Switch
![Stuart Schankman](https://www.radiomuseum.org/image.cfm?image=usa_stuart_schrankman.jpg&width=120&height=140)
Sorry, I was wrong about the subject. This is not a volume control. It is a power/tone control. Temporarily, I am just using the switch for power only. I placed a switch on the back of the chassis for tone control.
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rca: RCA 86T Power/ Tone Control Switch
![Daniel Consales](https://www.radiomuseum.org/image.cfm?image=d_daniel_consales_2006.jpg&width=120&height=140)
No problem at all - my advice would be the same :-)
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