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My first antique radio
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11-15-2013, 06:39 PM
I bought a Philco Model 48-1256 at a local antique dealer. I did do the unthinkable and plug it in before re-capping it. This is my first one. Luckily I didn't release the smoke out of any components. It did have a loud ac hum so a recapping is in order for the electrolytics and papers. And I am pretty sure the crystal cartridge or wiring to it is bad. Just wanted to share and introduce myself. I do have 20 years experience in electronics just nothing this old. Always wanted to pick this up as a hobby though.

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11-15-2013, 09:54 PM
Welcome to the Phorum!! Lots of good info and good folks here.
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11-15-2013, 10:41 PM
That radio combo unit is a curious design, I believe it uses a tube based, full wave, voltage doubler like a 50X6/50Y6. Since it's a transformerless set (not an AC/DC because of the doubler) about the worst that could have happened was a capacitor blowing up, or a resistor burning up.
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11-15-2013, 10:47 PM
Arran. You are correct it has a 50X6 rectifier tube.
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11-15-2013, 10:53 PM
Welcome to the Phorum! I have the 1946 version of that set and I keep meaning to get it going. I always thought they were neat.
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11-16-2013, 10:41 AM
Welcome to the Phorum. Whatever you need to know about tube radios can be found here!
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11-17-2013, 05:04 PM
Welcome to the forum. I believe the record player is a D-10. If so, I have an extra one sitting in my garage. It's not in very good shape, but if you need some parts, just ask.
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11-17-2013, 07:14 PM
Awesome Thanks Puh Pow.
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11-18-2013, 05:57 PM
Welcome to the Phorum! Enjoy the rideIcon_biggrin

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11-18-2013, 07:16 PM
Welcome to the phorum!!! You do know that you've started a vicious circle with that set. You'll probably spend more on vintage vinyl to play on it than you will spend on the set and refurbishing!! Enjoy!!! Take care, Gary
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