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02-26-2018, 02:08 PM
I’m looking for the specifications for the Philco K-6 speaker field coil Looks like I’m going to have to use a permanent magnet speaker I can’t seem to find a K-6 speaker
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02-26-2018, 02:48 PM
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go to philco files for free down load      http://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=215
scroll down to attached files  down load speaker zip
look  at line 86

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02-28-2018, 11:08 AM
Hi Benny,
According to Philco Service Bulletin #180-A, the K-6 (which is also listed as a replacement for the K-5) has the following specs:
-Field coil resistance 3275 ohms D.C.
-Voice coil resistance 1.1 ohms D.C.
-Output transformer primary resistance 680 ohms D.C.
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02-28-2018, 01:01 PM
You could use a K-2 from an early 90 (2-45),not an exact match electrically but close enough.

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