Admiral/Continental 960-8K
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Just picked this up yesterday (I like the big dial sets) An Admiral/Continental by RPC. it's been recapped at some point and has some lifting veneer on the left side that I think I can get reglued. Plays well with a small amount of hum. The only cap that I can see that wasn't replaced is the one going to the antenna coils. This is the PITA cap a .1 400v.
How much will that cap affect the set ?
I rearranged the dial lights to get a more even distribution of the lighting. This looks awesome in the dark! A nice sized set measuring 21" wide by 13" high by 10" deep with a 7 1/2" dial.
Gene
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(This post was last modified: 03-30-2012, 04:57 PM by Gene Pederson.)
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If it only has a few volts across it such as from the AVC circuit it won't hurt to leave it be. Hard to pin down without the actual cap identified.
Richard
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A guy I know has a big Admiral console moldering away in his back room with that same type of dial. I have pondered rescuing it on several occasions, but his prices are always steep.
No matter where you go, there you are.
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Gene: I have a Belknap that bears a remarkable resemblance to your Admiral/Continental. Will send you some pics. What is the tube lineup of your set? Also, would you mind posting a pic of the chassis.
I attributed my chassis to Warwick.....
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Hi Gene,
I've got a RPC set myself. It's a bit of an oddball job. http://www.flickr.com/photos/53710524@N0...hotostream
haven't been able to fine much about it. Was able to get it working ok, it's a TRF set from the early 1930's.
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(03-30-2012, 04:05 PM)rghines1 Wrote: If it only has a few volts across it such as from the AVC circuit it won't hurt to leave it be. Hard to pin down without the actual cap identified.
Richard
Think you'll live to tell about it, but get the bugger out an replaced when next you can.
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TAforbes, the tube lineup is as follows: 80,75,76,76,42,42, 6D6, 6A7.
Here are pics of the chassis with and without tubes.
Richard, the pita cap that I have replaced tonight as well as two other plastic caps and got rid of the wire nuts on the replacement cord.
Terry, that set is definately different! Looks like a giant tombstone!
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(04-01-2012, 10:19 PM)Gene Pederson Wrote: TAforbes, the tube lineup is as follows: 80,75,76,76,42,42, 6D6, 6A7.
Here are pics of the chassis with and without tubes.
Richard, the pita cap that I have replaced tonight as well as two other plastic caps and got rid of the wire nuts on the replacement cord.
Terry, that set is definately different! Looks like a giant tombstone!
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Gene
Don't forget to check the body-end-dot code resistors as well, the ones that look like dog bones while you are in there. I would bet that at least half have drifted upward as much as 100% in value.
Regards
Arran
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Very interesting! My set is a seven tube with a tuning eye. The tube shields, cans, and tuning cap are all the same variety. The brass teledial/ push button mechanicals are also the same. My bakelite caps on the buttons were unsalvageable. Knob arrangement is also similar.
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