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RE: Philco 84b confusion - Rob Quay - 11-27-2021

The info I got says: 36 AWG wire/14.75 turns/lug 3 to ground/wind from top CC.
Looking for 2 ohms & 3.2 ohms. Does that sound right?

RE: Philco 84b confusion - Radioroslyn - 11-27-2021

Sound good. Nowhere near 101 ohms.

RE: Philco 84b confusion - Rob Quay - 11-27-2021

Here’s the cabinet for the 84

RE: Philco 84b confusion - Radioroslyn - 11-28-2021

Nice 2nd gen set! Worked on one last yr https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=20433 Here's a 1st gen set 1st gen Model 84 (philcoradio.com) The chassis are the  same.

RE: Philco 84b confusion - Rob Quay - 11-29-2021

Having been involved with steam locomotive restoration as well as radio refurbishment, radio is definitely the less taxing of the two. The common thread is that of returning something old to usefulness, while employing skills that are in danger of being forgotten. There’s a lot of satisfaction to be derived!

RE: Philco 84b confusion - MrFixr55 - 11-29-2021

Rob, apologies, I forgot to comment in my last post how nice a condition that chassis is in and how nice your work looks. The spiral wrap around "in air" connections is a very nice touch!

RE: Philco 84b confusion - Rob Quay - 11-30-2021

Thanks! My wife found the spiral wrap. It works very well when covering wire that’s been soldered between parts.

RE: Philco 84b confusion - Rob Quay - 12-06-2021

Hi Guys- The 38 AWG wire came today so I’m (hopefully) back at the Philco 84. Are the transformer primaries (oscillator and antenna) wound in the same direction or the opposite direction from the secondaries? Inquiring minds………..  Thanks! - Rob

RE: Philco 84b confusion - radiorich - 12-07-2021

Hello Rob,
good news!

Sincerely Richard

RE: Philco 84b confusion - Rob Quay - 12-07-2021

Eureka! Got the radio up and running. Still have to do an alignment and check some voltages. Thanks again for the help. It wouldn’t have happened without you! - Rob
P.S.- Antenna suggestions?

RE: Philco 84b confusion - RodB - 12-07-2021

Hi Rob,

There's a thread from some time ago where members volunteered their successes on conventional and non-conventional antennae. I'm sure you can find it with a search. It is quite extensive.

RE: Philco 84b confusion - Ron Ramirez - 12-07-2021

You might be referring to this one?

https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=19673

Here's another.

https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=870

and one from my blog:

https://ronsradios.com/2020/08/29/give-your-antenna-some-air/

RE: Philco 84b confusion - Rob Quay - 12-07-2021

Thanks Guys- I’ll play around with the different antennas and see how they perform. Yet another area for exploration! - Rob