Had a vintage radio literally start singing to me yesterday

Was working on a 1960s tube set for a client, and after I replaced a few caps, it powered on and played a faint, warbly version of 'Happy Birthday'. The thing hasn't had a signal source connected in 30 years. Ever have a repair just get weird on you?

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holly_price8h ago

Used to think ghost signals were just old techs telling stories. Fixed a 70s CB radio once that picked up a taxi dispatch from a city 200 miles away, clear as day. Changed my whole view on how signals can bounce around and get stuck in old gear.

rosep877h ago

Ever try a different antenna to cut the noise?