11-28-2011, 09:52 PM
Hi Chris,
The model 80 came out about 1932. It's also known as the Philco Jr. It was there entree level set (cheap) using 4 tubes in a non conventional superhetrodyne with a regenerative detector. Philco used this set up on a dozen or so sets up to 1937. The model 80 was first. Considering it's low tube count it is a pretty good performer. When servicing it they will need all the resistors and paper caps replaced. Another common issue is rotted windings on the oscillator and antenna coils
I'll take a guess and say if it's really clean maybe $100-150.
Terry
The model 80 came out about 1932. It's also known as the Philco Jr. It was there entree level set (cheap) using 4 tubes in a non conventional superhetrodyne with a regenerative detector. Philco used this set up on a dozen or so sets up to 1937. The model 80 was first. Considering it's low tube count it is a pretty good performer. When servicing it they will need all the resistors and paper caps replaced. Another common issue is rotted windings on the oscillator and antenna coils
I'll take a guess and say if it's really clean maybe $100-150.
Terry
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!
Terry
