01-25-2010, 07:18 AM
Hi ASI
I split the topic into a new thread since this is on a different subject.
To answer your questions, in order:
1. It was probably introduced in January 1949, so could have been built anytime between December 1948 and April 1949. The 49- in the model number indicates the 1949 model year. It is not listed among the initial 1949 Philco models introduced in June 1948, so it is probably a mid-season January 1949 model.
2. 78 rpm
3. The cartridge needs to be rebuilt.
4. Don't know what you mean by "above" the turntable. Can you provide photos?
5. If it only has an AM radio chassis, then yes, that's how it was built. Wouldn't you know it, I do not have the schematic for this model so can't confirm, but I assume it is similar to the 49-1600 and/or 49-1602, which are both AM only.
I split the topic into a new thread since this is on a different subject.
To answer your questions, in order:
1. It was probably introduced in January 1949, so could have been built anytime between December 1948 and April 1949. The 49- in the model number indicates the 1949 model year. It is not listed among the initial 1949 Philco models introduced in June 1948, so it is probably a mid-season January 1949 model.
2. 78 rpm
3. The cartridge needs to be rebuilt.
4. Don't know what you mean by "above" the turntable. Can you provide photos?
5. If it only has an AM radio chassis, then yes, that's how it was built. Wouldn't you know it, I do not have the schematic for this model so can't confirm, but I assume it is similar to the 49-1600 and/or 49-1602, which are both AM only.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
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