11-04-2014, 01:19 PM
Hello everyone! Im new to the forum here. I acquired my grandparent's Philco 46-1209 radio/phono console and have been progressing through a restoration for it. I have replaced the two can caps in the chassis with Axials of the same uF rating and voltage, plus i have replaced all the wax paper in oil caps in the chassis. I fired it up yesterday and she works! However I am getting a 60hz hum that does not go away with tuning, volume, etc.
Also my reception is weak. I can pick up some stations, but with the volume maxed out im getting very little output - probably just barely above conversation level. And im getting almost no reception in the shortwave setting.
I tested the phono player, works great - when i turn up the volume on it, it seems to get plenty loud.
Any help would be great! Attached are some photos.
Also my reception is weak. I can pick up some stations, but with the volume maxed out im getting very little output - probably just barely above conversation level. And im getting almost no reception in the shortwave setting.
I tested the phono player, works great - when i turn up the volume on it, it seems to get plenty loud.
Any help would be great! Attached are some photos.
