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Error in Model 90 Service Info (1-47)
Error in Philco Model 38-690 Tweeter Wiring
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Evolution of Philco Model 89
Extra Coil in Model 19TX Front End
Notes on Model 116
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Phonograph Jack in Model 511 Series Philcos
Speaker Hookup, Models 14LZX-19LZX-19TX-91RX
Speaker Replacement, Model 511 Series
The Speaker Problem in early Philco Cathedrals (20-21-70-90)
Tuning Condenser Wiring Trouble – Models 20-21-70-90
Unusual “No Reception” Problem in Model 90
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Early 30s Philco Wiring Color Codes
How to Decipher Philco Resistor Part Numbers
Philco Models With Photofinish
Should I Plug It In and Turn It On?
Suffix Letters in Philco Model Numbers
Three-Legged Capacitors in Postwar AM-FM Philcos
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Why Doesn’t My Philco Have a Back?
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$1 Fix for Torn Speaker Cones
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Aligning Adapter for Mystery Control Philcos
Bakelite Capacitor Rebuild Without Desoldering
Band Switch Repair
Cleaning Philco Tuning Dials
Coil Winding Machine Plans – Counter Added
Dial Cord Stringing Diagram, Models 14-17-18-43-71-91-118, others
Dial Drive Rebuilding – Models 16, 34, 44, 144
Dial Drive Rebuilding – Models 116, 640, 643, 645, 650, 651, 655, 660, 665
DIY push button labels
Focusing a Philco (newer style) shadowmeter
How to “isolate” AC line noise (hash) from your workbench
Loctal Socket Problems and their Cure
Neutralization of Philco Neutrodyne-Plus Receivers
Philco 45-2769 Aligning Adaptor – What is it?
Rebuilding the Automatic Tuning Flex Coupling, ’37 and ’38 models
Rebuilding Philco Pilot Lamps
Re-creating “Dogbone” Resistors
Replacing Speaker Wires Without Drilling Rivets
Re-Stuffing Caps in Metal Cans
Rewinding Philco Coils
Rubber-Covered Wiring, 1939-1942 Philcos
Shadow Meter Coil Rewind
Stuck tuning control, how to unstick???
Veneering Tutorial
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Contact Us
History
Introduction
1: Lamps to Batteries
2: Batteries and Socket-Powers to Radios
3: Leadership in Radio
4: Diversification and War
5: Philco Service
6: Other Philco Items
7: Philco People
8: The Later Years
9: The End
Early Philco Products
The Century of Progress Radio
Early Philco Television Development
Other Philco Items
Philco Around the World
Philco in Australia
Philco in Canada
Philco in Other Parts of the World
Philco in the United Kingdom
The Tropics
1939 Tropic Models
1940 Tropic Models
1941 Tropic Models
1942 Tropic Models
1946 Tropic Models
Later USA-built Tropics
Philco Tropic Models Built in the UK
Philco Cabinet Design & Production
Philco Service Organizations
Philco Test Equipment
Philco Auto Radios
Radiobars
Sources of Information
Models
Identification Guide
Age Guide
Value Guide
Set Indices
Automotive Set Index
Australia Set Index
Canada Set Index
United States Set Index
Documents
Service Info
Early Philco Schematics
Philco 1928-1936 Wiring Diagrams
Philco 1937-1938 Wiring Diagrams
Philco 1939 RMS Year Book
Philco 1940 RMS Year Book
Philco 1941 RMS Year Book
Philco 1942 RMS Year Book
Philco 1946-1947 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1948-1949 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1950 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1951 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1952 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1953 Home Radio Year Book
Philco Service Bulletins
Philco Serviceman Newsletter
Philco UK Service Bulletins
Philco Canada Serviceman Newsletter
Complete Instructions for Adjusting All Philco Receivers – Vol. 1
Complete Instructions for Adjusting All Philco Receivers – Vol. 2
Parts
Parts Catalogs
Audio Transformers
Bakelite Block Condensers
Carbon Resistors
Chokes
Compensating Condensers
Electrolytic Condensers
Fuses
Lamps
Mica Condensers
Output Transformers
Paper Condensers
Speaker Field Coils
Speakers
Switches
Tone Controls
Volume Controls
Wire-Wound Resistors
Shop Talk
Model Notes
Correct Intermediate Frequencies for Model 90
Error in Model 90 Service Info (1-47)
Error in Philco Model 38-690 Tweeter Wiring
Evolution of Philco Model 19
Evolution of Philco Model 60
Evolution of Philco Model 89
Extra Coil in Model 19TX Front End
Notes on Model 116
Notes on Model 21
Phonograph Jack in Model 511 Series Philcos
Speaker Hookup, Models 14LZX-19LZX-19TX-91RX
Speaker Replacement, Model 511 Series
The Speaker Problem in early Philco Cathedrals (20-21-70-90)
Tuning Condenser Wiring Trouble – Models 20-21-70-90
Unusual “No Reception” Problem in Model 90
General
Bakelite Block Condenser Data
Early 30s Philco Wiring Color Codes
How to Decipher Philco Resistor Part Numbers
Philco Models With Photofinish
Should I Plug It In and Turn It On?
Suffix Letters in Philco Model Numbers
Three-Legged Capacitors in Postwar AM-FM Philcos
Tips on Audio Interstage Transformers
Why Doesn’t My Philco Have a Back?
Syl’s Restoration Topics
$1 Fix for Torn Speaker Cones
Crystal Cartridge Rebuilding
Horseshoe Pickup Rebuilding
Restuffing Can Caps
Techniques
A Fix for Warped Mystery Control Dials
Aligning Adapter for Mystery Control Philcos
Bakelite Capacitor Rebuild Without Desoldering
Band Switch Repair
Cleaning Philco Tuning Dials
Coil Winding Machine Plans – Counter Added
Dial Cord Stringing Diagram, Models 14-17-18-43-71-91-118, others
Dial Drive Rebuilding – Models 16, 34, 44, 144
Dial Drive Rebuilding – Models 116, 640, 643, 645, 650, 651, 655, 660, 665
DIY push button labels
Focusing a Philco (newer style) shadowmeter
How to “isolate” AC line noise (hash) from your workbench
Loctal Socket Problems and their Cure
Neutralization of Philco Neutrodyne-Plus Receivers
Philco 45-2769 Aligning Adaptor – What is it?
Rebuilding the Automatic Tuning Flex Coupling, ’37 and ’38 models
Rebuilding Philco Pilot Lamps
Re-creating “Dogbone” Resistors
Replacing Speaker Wires Without Drilling Rivets
Re-Stuffing Caps in Metal Cans
Rewinding Philco Coils
Rubber-Covered Wiring, 1939-1942 Philcos
Shadow Meter Coil Rewind
Stuck tuning control, how to unstick???
Veneering Tutorial
Resources
Resources – Alphabetical
Resources – Categorized
Other Useful Websites
PhilcoRadio.com
Philco Phorum
Philco Gallery
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