02-07-2022, 03:43 PM
I have a Philco 16B 5 band code 121 which I have totally recapped including the mica caps. I pulled out the bandswitch and cleaned it in my ultra sonic cleaner and it came out squeaky clean. I reinstalled the bandswitch. I have also pulled out both antenna coils and both oscillator coils and measured them to the best of my ability and they appear to not be open.
I am able to feed a 460 khz signal to the grid of the 1st detector and peak all 3 IF transformers. The dial is tracking pretty well right now after adjusting the 2 padders on the bottom of the chassis. I get some broadcast stations with the antenna on the antenna jack but they come in more clearly when I put my finger on the grid of the 1st detector. The issue is the volume is very low. I also am not able to receive any shortwave stations. Any suggestions would really be appreciated as I have spent many hours on this radio and your help would greatly be appreciated.
-Carlos
I am able to feed a 460 khz signal to the grid of the 1st detector and peak all 3 IF transformers. The dial is tracking pretty well right now after adjusting the 2 padders on the bottom of the chassis. I get some broadcast stations with the antenna on the antenna jack but they come in more clearly when I put my finger on the grid of the 1st detector. The issue is the volume is very low. I also am not able to receive any shortwave stations. Any suggestions would really be appreciated as I have spent many hours on this radio and your help would greatly be appreciated.
-Carlos
