10-08-2011, 08:52 AM
Top O' the Morn' Newbie here. Thought I would introduce myself.
Friend of mine, saved my life when we were in the Navy, asked that I restore his "Philco" that when he was a young boy, the family entertainment center. I know not what I am doing, really, but could not say no.
When I was 16 YO in 1955 I designed and built a "Hi-Fidelity" amp, won NC State Science Fair. Included a scholarship to UNC, opt'd to join the Navy instead. Other than passive involvement in electronics over the years, that is about the sum total of my experience. I do have some really old equipment, sweep generator, O'scope, audio signal generators, VTVM, Precision Aparatus Tube Tester, soldering iron/gun, most given to me, untouched for 20 years or so. I can read a schematic, visualize waveforms, and know something about parts and components, at least as they existed 50 years ago. I aloso have a Sam's Fotofact for the unit. Not sure whether I lack fear or lack common sense? Maybe both.
So off I go into the project. Any tips or restoration methodology anyone can recomment I would appreciate it.
Great site! I have browsed it for several days. Lot of dedicate folk here about.
Thanks for having me. Will keep you informed.
Friend of mine, saved my life when we were in the Navy, asked that I restore his "Philco" that when he was a young boy, the family entertainment center. I know not what I am doing, really, but could not say no.
When I was 16 YO in 1955 I designed and built a "Hi-Fidelity" amp, won NC State Science Fair. Included a scholarship to UNC, opt'd to join the Navy instead. Other than passive involvement in electronics over the years, that is about the sum total of my experience. I do have some really old equipment, sweep generator, O'scope, audio signal generators, VTVM, Precision Aparatus Tube Tester, soldering iron/gun, most given to me, untouched for 20 years or so. I can read a schematic, visualize waveforms, and know something about parts and components, at least as they existed 50 years ago. I aloso have a Sam's Fotofact for the unit. Not sure whether I lack fear or lack common sense? Maybe both.
So off I go into the project. Any tips or restoration methodology anyone can recomment I would appreciate it.
Great site! I have browsed it for several days. Lot of dedicate folk here about.
Thanks for having me. Will keep you informed.
