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Philco Radio 39-40 toggle switches - Jeff Lepore - 09-17-2019
I recently acquired a Philco Radio model 39-40. It’s in great shape aside some scrapes on the cabinets. I haven’t plugged it in yet because of a badly frayed power cord. Upon removing the chassis I found 2 toggle switches separate from the chassis. One was above the speaker under the faceplace in front of cabinet and the other in back of the cabinet screwed to the wood. I figured that this is the AC switch, since I found it on the schematic. The other toggle in front above the speaker is still a mystery. Any thoughts? Thanks
RE: Philco Radio 39-40 toggle switches - rfeenstra - 09-17-2019
Welcome Jeff. I know nothing of the switches but don't power it up without changing all of the capacitors (except the mica's)! You would probably have a LOT of hum and run the risk of burning out the power transformer and some tubes. There's lot of help available at this phorum.
RE: Philco Radio 39-40 toggle switches - morzh - 09-17-2019
I suspect the toggles were an attempt to repair the original switches that failed. I doubt in the end of 30-s toggles would be use for power or any other control.
Agree with Rfeenstra about caps. Even with newer cord don't power up until recapped.
RE: Philco Radio 39-40 toggle switches - Ron Ramirez - 09-17-2019
Actually, the toggle switch above the speaker, under the faceplate is the factory correct location of the on-off switch for the larger 1939 model Philco consoles.
A switch in the back of the cabinet would have been added on by someone later on. Maybe an added on radio-phono switch? Only by tracing the wiring to it and comparing that to the radio's schematic will you know for certain.
RE: Philco Radio 39-40 toggle switches - klondike98 - 09-17-2019
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RE: Philco Radio 39-40 toggle switches - Jeff Lepore - 09-17-2019
Thanks for all the comments on my 39-40. I always recap radios I restore and replace power cords. As for the switches, both look factory installed, only one shows up on the schematics. Once I get the other toggle figured out I’ll post what I find. Thanks again for your comments