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My Philco 90
Dan Walker
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09-12-2022, 09:26 AM
I picked up this Philco  model 90 for $30.00.
       The cabinet is in very good condition,with the original knobs finish and grill cloth.

  I have not taken the chassis out  yet.  This one will be a winter project.
 After doing some research I find that this model is very collectable,so I consider myself  lucky
in that respect.
 When I get to the chassis i will probably have some questions, especially about the Bakelite caps.

Dan in Calgary
                 
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09-12-2022, 09:45 AM
Nice snag Dan! Not only is it a very collectable radio, but it is also a Canadian Philco 90 and appears unmolested chassis-wise. Mershon's still intact, and the power transformer in those sets are known for being almost bullet-proof being built for the lower 40 cycle electric used in Canada at the time. Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary
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09-12-2022, 12:30 PM
Great find! The bakelite blocks are easy and we have a tutorial in the library althoug I usually take them completely out of the set to work on them.
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Bob
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09-12-2022, 03:04 PM
Nice thing about "A" is, they have metal labels that do not degrade.

Nice catch too!
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09-12-2022, 07:03 PM
By the way ... $30.00 ... you stole it!!! Take care and BE Healthy! Gary
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