This radio has an inoperative On-Off switch. I jumpered a bypass on the switch to allow the radio to power on. Voltages are about 10% above spec on the plates and within spec on the screen grids. Filament voltages are spot on.  All tubes have been tested OK. Filaments and dial light are lit. My line voltage is 115 volts AC but when I measure the voltage on P/N 49 (the Bakelite block that encloses 2 x 0.015 safety capacitors [I just replaced these within the block after removing the contents], I am getting a 55.6 volt reading on the side leg that connects to the On-Off switch.  Also, there is no sound at all (even static or hum) coming out of the speaker. Incidentally, another 71-B that I rebuilt has the same voltage on the Bakelite leg as the line voltage.

Could this be an issue with the transformer ?

Found a 38-116 code 125 at a building Salvage store for $85 bucks. Cabinet looks to have been restored, including saving all but 1 of the original decals.  Chassis looks to be in good condition, no rust, just a lot of dust. Grille cloth looks new as well.  Checked the tubes, one 6L6 was cracked, half the 5Z4 has no emissions.  A couple others have extremely low emission. Ordered 8 tubes to replace them
Other than the electrolytic and paper caps, are there any specific issues with these radios?
Thanks

The Wife picked up this Philco at a rummage sale today for $15 dollars.....
We think it's a 1934 model 84B. (Baby Grand?).... Does this sound correct??
Has 4 tubes....  Took a look under the chassis and it looks to be all original...
Thanks for the help,
Mike

Once again, the Philco Gods have smiled down upon me.  This time from a local Antique Mall. Model 118 in great shape with original grill cloth. Stole it for only $36.00 !!!            

Hi Guys,
I’m finishing up a Westinghouse H125 “Refrigerator Radio”. The 35Z5GT was blown so it was replaced. Additionally, the radio has been recapped and resistors checked. Voltages are running high. The #47 lamp blows if I don’t use a Variac to power up slowly. Voltage at the house is typically 123 V., which doesn’t help. Since the lamp connects to the 35Z5GT I suspect the problem is in that area. Any thoughts on what the problem could be? Thanks! - Rob

Restoring this unit, and finally found the Code 123 documentation.  Question:  C4 temp comp. Fixed trimmer is 13 picofarad, as the change indicates.  Is this a tubular mica of some sort, and do I really need to replace it?  Same question for C6, 47 pF on the 50C5 tube.  

For these types of radios, I always replace all wax caps and resistors. 

This is my first post on this group.  THANKS MUCH  
Mark

Hello,
I just acquired a Philco Model A 3766E suitcase style phonograph/radio combo.  The phonograph has a changer, and the radio has city names above the dial (possibly shortwave?)  Is anyone familiar with this model? Any information would be greatly appreciated! I can upload some photos if anyone is interested. Thank you!

Looking for a schematic for this meter

I’ve gotten a PT-4 which has the Bakelite case having a big crack. After patching this I need to repaint - it’s currently a dark blue.  Most pictures I’ve found seem to show it as white/cream.

Any of you guys have one of these signal generators. The manual says it has a built in vtvm, I assume for testing db, but it doesnt say how
to use it. There is only one probe input on the front of the machine.