02-24-2021, 03:33 PM
Radioroslyn: I did the experiment that you suggested - Yes, the Philco is oscillating - and I now have a replacement phenolic dial to complete the alignment.
I think that I have discovered the problem: When I moved from the States to Saguenay Québec in 2013, I unpacked all of my radios and verified that they worked. They were then placed on shelves and only used if a visitor indicated that they would like to hear a particular radio playing. The last time that happened was 5 years ago. During the past 5 years, unbeknownst to me, almost every AM station in the province has converted to FM, or closed up shop. There remain 4-5 very low powered stations, 6-8 hours away, used mostly for religious services, but that's it.
I do not have an exterior antenna - and zoning will not permit one. None of my radios can pull in a station, until the night time hours, and even then, the stations are faint. I am in a virtual AM dead zone. The Philco 60B may very well be working correctly, and I may have been spinning my wheels to no avail. I have purchased an AM transmitter, off Ebay. When it arrives, I'll connect to my stereo, and ascertain if I can receive its signal on the Philco. Other than that, I do not know what else to do. (No, I don't like the idea of adding bluetooth - I like to keep the sets original.). I'll let you know, if the transmitter is successful. If it isn't, I'll be looking to you for more suggestions. Please know that I am VERY appreciative of your responses.
I listen to old 78 rpm records, watch old black and white movies, and tune into online vintage radio programs. The lack of high-fidelity, afforded by AM radio has never been a bother for me. It saddens me to see the AM system vanish into obscurity.
I think that I have discovered the problem: When I moved from the States to Saguenay Québec in 2013, I unpacked all of my radios and verified that they worked. They were then placed on shelves and only used if a visitor indicated that they would like to hear a particular radio playing. The last time that happened was 5 years ago. During the past 5 years, unbeknownst to me, almost every AM station in the province has converted to FM, or closed up shop. There remain 4-5 very low powered stations, 6-8 hours away, used mostly for religious services, but that's it.
I do not have an exterior antenna - and zoning will not permit one. None of my radios can pull in a station, until the night time hours, and even then, the stations are faint. I am in a virtual AM dead zone. The Philco 60B may very well be working correctly, and I may have been spinning my wheels to no avail. I have purchased an AM transmitter, off Ebay. When it arrives, I'll connect to my stereo, and ascertain if I can receive its signal on the Philco. Other than that, I do not know what else to do. (No, I don't like the idea of adding bluetooth - I like to keep the sets original.). I'll let you know, if the transmitter is successful. If it isn't, I'll be looking to you for more suggestions. Please know that I am VERY appreciative of your responses.
I listen to old 78 rpm records, watch old black and white movies, and tune into online vintage radio programs. The lack of high-fidelity, afforded by AM radio has never been a bother for me. It saddens me to see the AM system vanish into obscurity.
