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Philco C-1608 Issues
#43

Hi Keefer

Is the original mechanical vibrator good? Does the radio work in all directions with the mechanical vibrator? If so, possibly something wrong with the solid state one.

+1 0n Chas's ideas, they're great. If you can't get freeze spray but have "Canned Air Duster"(Available at Staples), turn the can upside down. CAUTION!! Make sure that the Air Duster is not flammable!

A useful technique is the "Tap Test". Hold a screwdriver by the blade and tap the entire radio, then tap individual tubes, transformers, etc.

One (somewhat scary) but useful idea is the "Drop Test". Pick up the radio about 1" above the bench and drop it.

Good luck!

"Do Justly, love Mercy and walk humbly with your God"- Micah 6:8
Best Regards, 

MrFixr55


Messages In This Thread
Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 08-24-2021, 12:56 AM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by BrendaAnnD - 08-24-2021, 04:14 AM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by mikethedruid - 08-24-2021, 04:29 AM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by Phlogiston - 08-24-2021, 09:13 AM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by Keefer - 08-24-2021, 10:17 AM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by Phlogiston - 08-24-2021, 11:03 AM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by mikethedruid - 08-24-2021, 12:20 PM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by Keefer - 08-24-2021, 12:52 PM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by mikethedruid - 08-24-2021, 01:02 PM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by Keefer - 08-24-2021, 06:16 PM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by Keefer - 08-24-2021, 06:21 PM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by mikethedruid - 08-24-2021, 09:02 PM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by John Bartley - 08-25-2021, 06:41 AM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by Keefer - 08-25-2021, 08:01 AM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by Keefer - 08-25-2021, 08:33 AM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by David - 08-25-2021, 08:51 AM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by Phlogiston - 08-25-2021, 09:36 AM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by mikethedruid - 08-25-2021, 01:50 PM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by Chas - 08-25-2021, 05:55 PM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by Keefer - 08-26-2021, 12:41 PM
RE: 4uf/8uf gin can capacitor - by Keefer - 09-14-2022, 09:01 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by admin - 09-15-2022, 07:00 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-16-2022, 08:57 AM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by David - 09-16-2022, 12:04 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by fenbach - 09-16-2022, 10:36 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by fenbach - 09-17-2022, 06:36 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-18-2022, 08:05 AM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by fenbach - 09-18-2022, 01:52 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-21-2022, 10:19 AM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by fenbach - 09-21-2022, 06:58 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-21-2022, 07:01 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-21-2022, 07:02 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-21-2022, 07:04 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by fenbach - 09-21-2022, 10:32 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-22-2022, 02:42 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by fenbach - 09-22-2022, 06:48 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-22-2022, 07:00 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-24-2022, 08:16 AM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Chas - 09-24-2022, 09:03 AM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by MrFixr55 - 09-24-2022, 06:16 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by fenbach - 09-24-2022, 06:22 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-24-2022, 07:07 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by MrFixr55 - 09-24-2022, 07:09 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-25-2022, 04:14 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by fenbach - 09-26-2022, 12:07 AM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-26-2022, 08:21 AM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-26-2022, 08:24 AM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-26-2022, 09:03 AM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-26-2022, 09:12 AM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by fenbach - 09-26-2022, 08:37 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-26-2022, 09:14 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 09-29-2022, 06:40 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by fenbach - 09-30-2022, 11:02 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by MrFixr55 - 10-01-2022, 01:03 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 10-05-2022, 05:08 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by MrFixr55 - 10-05-2022, 09:20 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 10-08-2022, 10:18 AM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by fenbach - 10-08-2022, 10:50 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 10-13-2022, 06:06 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by Keefer - 11-24-2022, 03:00 PM
RE: Philco C-1608 Issues - by fenbach - 11-25-2022, 05:44 PM
Solid state vibrator - by Keefer - 09-15-2022, 12:51 PM
RE: Solid state vibrator - by David - 09-15-2022, 01:37 PM
RE: Solid state vibrator - by fenbach - 09-15-2022, 06:27 PM



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