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Philco 650X shadowmeter in operation
#1

Just a short vid showing the shadowmeter in operation after repair. Thanks to Ron Ramirez for his help. This would be the same for most 36 models using the oval bezel with a shadowmeter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ft_zQ6pK8

-Brian
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#2

That is neat. I personally prefer seeing a shadowmeter vary from a very wide shadow to very narrow, as Brian's 650 does in this video, than the ones that do not vary to a great degree.

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#3

If I lose the antenna, it naturally opens up very wide, yet still narrows up fairly well on a flame thrower station. The sensitivity of this sets keeps the noise floor high, hence showing less movement. I would like to get it a little bit narrower. I've thought about re-energizing the permanent magnet as stated on Chuck's site.

-Brian
If you collect or are interested in antique telephones, please visit Classic Rotary Phones
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#4

I enjoyed the video, and as usual the next thing I know an hour has passed. From shadowmeter to radio restoration to exploding capacitors
to electrical storms to tactical nukes. I am afraid if I stay on You Tube too long I will end up watching Armageddon.

-Phil

Phil aka Philbert Q. Desenex - Twin Cities, MN




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