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Knob Oddity - ekimetsok - 09-20-2020

I recently came across some apparently NOS large Philco rosette style knobs. Some were still in original unmarked packaging. What was unusual is that all of them had a 1/8” hole drilled right through the center. Surely a factory job, as each one is absolutely perfect. Any explanation for this strange phenomenon?

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RE: Knob Oddity - Radioroslyn - 09-20-2020

Hi Mike,
I believe it's for the early 16 models with the push/pull tuning knob. Later ones used the large hex knob with a set screw. There were a few other sets that used the two speed rubber wheel drive. https://philcoradio.com/gallery2/images/1933b%20-%20June%201933/1933b.c%20-%20Model%2016B/image_01.jpg

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RE: Knob Oddity - morzh - 09-20-2020

Yeah I immediately thought the same. Especially if the hole is couterbored, it it is a 16 knob.

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