07-08-2017, 12:59 PM
Yes, a fuse would take care of that problem. I see a knockout for a 1/2" hole on the back of the chassis right next to the hole for the power cord. Boy that's convenient. I'll add a fuse there.
As for the power cord, the original was cut off probably when the radio malfunctioned. So a polarized cord will be installed since that's what I have at hand. I will digress from the schematic and wire up the safety cap after the switch. I know it shouldn't matter but I'm comfortable with it.
At first I thought this radio would be a lot less work than a AK 545 I restored for my boss/Elmer. since the Philco is a more modern radio with one side of the filament grounded leaving only the other side to re-wire. But like the AK, all the wiring had crumbling rubber insulation and so all that was replaced. Now I can complete the re-cap and replace some out of tolerance resistors. I hope to fire this thing up in a week or two.
Thanks
As for the power cord, the original was cut off probably when the radio malfunctioned. So a polarized cord will be installed since that's what I have at hand. I will digress from the schematic and wire up the safety cap after the switch. I know it shouldn't matter but I'm comfortable with it.
At first I thought this radio would be a lot less work than a AK 545 I restored for my boss/Elmer. since the Philco is a more modern radio with one side of the filament grounded leaving only the other side to re-wire. But like the AK, all the wiring had crumbling rubber insulation and so all that was replaced. Now I can complete the re-cap and replace some out of tolerance resistors. I hope to fire this thing up in a week or two.
Thanks
