01-17-2017, 01:38 PM
I finished with the recap and installed a new line cord with 2amp slo blo fuse.
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I also pulled and tested all the tubes. They're all Philco branded and very likely the originals.
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They tested fair to good except for the 50L6 output tube which has an intermittent short. It was replaced
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That left reconnecting the loop antenna.
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Eventually, I got that sorted out an powered it up. It works! Works a little too well actually. Great reception but even with the volume turned all the way down it's pretty loud. As I type this I realize I left a tube shield off the 7C6 converter. I doubt that's the source of the trouble though.
[Image: https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/285/322196...26aa_c.jpg]
I also pulled and tested all the tubes. They're all Philco branded and very likely the originals.
[Image: https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/522/322497...271d_c.jpg]
They tested fair to good except for the 50L6 output tube which has an intermittent short. It was replaced
[Image: https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/347/323700...a190_c.jpg]
That left reconnecting the loop antenna.
[Image: https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/272/315587...da00_c.jpg]
Eventually, I got that sorted out an powered it up. It works! Works a little too well actually. Great reception but even with the volume turned all the way down it's pretty loud. As I type this I realize I left a tube shield off the 7C6 converter. I doubt that's the source of the trouble though.
