02-24-2023, 11:26 AM
I understand that nobody would call this a high-value radio but for me it's got at least two things going for it. I want a good, small-footprint beam-of-light player in my phonograph collection (I'm a nut for 78's) and the cabinet finish on this is original and at least 99% perfect. Taking that into consideration, this is likely a keeper. Years ago I actually owned a 42-1015 in the same shape cosmetically but missing its (notorious) 1942 Philco record changer so I guess I've had the alpha and omega of Philco record players.
The candohm is off-value- I'm guessing the terminals are just crimp connections to nichrome wire which are getting wifty after lots of heat-cool cycles. Not something likely to improve with age.
This is the first (or anyway one of the few) times I've worked on a transformerless series-string radio. Trying to shoehorn new parts in a little cramped chassis while avoiding further damage to rubber insulation calls for new skills!
The candohm is off-value- I'm guessing the terminals are just crimp connections to nichrome wire which are getting wifty after lots of heat-cool cycles. Not something likely to improve with age.
This is the first (or anyway one of the few) times I've worked on a transformerless series-string radio. Trying to shoehorn new parts in a little cramped chassis while avoiding further damage to rubber insulation calls for new skills!
