1950 Philco Model 123 AM Radio, Antenna Terminal
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Is there a best way to use the single-screw terminal on the back of this 1950 Philco? (best antenna type, possible grounding needs, etc.). I have restored and aligned it, and works great with the loop. Any input is very appreciated.
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Good afternoon! Could you possibly attach a photo to show us the connector? Could you also verify the model number? 123 doesn’t sound right. It’ll probably be 50-xxx.
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Not a Philco but common during that time frame page 2 ant hookup. David https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthrea...7#pid90017
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Thanks all. Sorry about the model #. It is a 50-922, and yes, run # 123.
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Not sure how to post a picture on this site. Any advice?
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the lead for the screw terminal connects with one of the leads going directly to the internal loop antenna. Once I find out how to post a pic, I will. Many thanks....and Happy New Year everyone.
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To add a photo, select the black New Reply button. Type your response, and below that there is a field to either drag and drop attachments or to click if you want to navigate to the file.
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Some info from Beitmans.
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Thanks everyone. hope the pics work. and thanks for the schematic. Mine has the 50C5 aud. output and 35Y4 rect.
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I have tried only a long wire on the external terminal. Get some overloading on strong stations actually using the wire, but weak ones are strengthened. This is during the daytime.
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Your antenna is working as intended. The loop antenna is an rf transformer with the connection available for an external wire antenna. The signal on that wire brings in a stronger signal resulting in more gain to the radio.
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