[David Virl]

Hello Philco community!

I am brand new to this, and I've never restored anything like this before. But I have my grandmothers old Philco (41-611, cabinet style) in the garage and I want to get it working and looking beautiful again.

I just don't know where to start... any suggestions would be very helpful, as too where to begin.

thanks!

Dave

[Glenn Roberts]

Dave,

Welcome to the Phorum! Here are a couple of links to get you started

http://www.philcoradio.com/tech/plugin.htm

http://www.antiqueradio.org/howfix.htm

If you have any specific questions about your radio feel free to ask, This is a great bunch who are willing to answer any question even nooby ones, I know I've asked some.

Once you rescue one...your hooked.

Glenn

[David Virl]

Thanks so much! I'm excited to give this a go!

Dave

[Arran]

Interesting, it uses the Philco "Beam of Light" record changer and a ten tube chassis, but I think that the tenth tube was a preamplifier for the phonograph pickup. The set should be very similar to a 41-285 which is like a model 41-280 but has a proper phase inverter in the audio amplifier. Do you have any experience with soldering/desoldering, replacing components, wires, etc? These sets used rubber covered wire that has a habit of becoming rock hard, so once you start replacing capacitors you may disturb some of it and cause the insulation to flake off. These aren't the worst sets to work on but they are not what I would call a beginner's project, it may be worth finding some help through a local radio club if you can. I was looking in the gallery and noticed that there is only an illustration from what must be an old Philco factory catalog, but no actual photos of a real set, would you mind taking a few pictures of yours and either posting them on here or submitting them to Ron Ramirez?
Regards
Arran