Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set

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Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set

Glenn Roberts
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10-18-2010, 05:19 AM

Hi Ron,
I've just recently been bit by the radio restoration bug. I really enjoy your website and the Philco Phorum. I was trying to lookup a model in the gallery and was unable to locate it, so I did a search in the Phorum and behold there it is. Below is a picture. It is a 5 tube setup and is marked as a model 17 code 125. I'm curious, would this be a worthwhile restoration project? With only 5 tubes on the chassis what would the sound quality be? Thanks for your input. I wish I would have read more before beginning the 41-300 I'm in the middle of now, The wiring is extremely time consuming, but can't wait to hear how it sounds when it's complete.

Note from site admin: Sorry, but the photo which was attached to this post is no longer available.

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Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Ron Ramirez - 10-11-2007, 11:21 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Glenn Roberts - 10-18-2010, 05:19 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Ron Ramirez - 10-19-2010, 11:01 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Glenn Roberts - 10-19-2010, 01:36 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Ron Ramirez - 10-19-2010, 04:58 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Glenn Roberts - 10-19-2010, 06:32 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Allen in SB - 10-20-2010, 12:35 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Glenn Roberts - 10-20-2010, 04:15 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Ron Ramirez - 10-20-2010, 07:23 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by DeckApe - 10-20-2010, 11:29 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Chuck Schwark - 10-20-2010, 01:16 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by rocketeer - 10-20-2010, 10:32 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Ron Ramirez - 10-21-2010, 07:25 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by BILL - 10-21-2010, 11:30 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Glenn Roberts - 10-21-2010, 04:05 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Ron Ramirez - 10-21-2010, 04:09 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Glenn Roberts - 10-24-2010, 02:57 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Ron Ramirez - 10-24-2010, 06:51 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Ron Ramirez - 10-24-2010, 06:57 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Ron Ramirez - 10-24-2010, 07:02 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by exray - 10-24-2010, 08:05 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Glenn Roberts - 10-27-2010, 07:34 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Ron Ramirez - 10-27-2010, 07:55 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Glenn Roberts - 10-27-2010, 09:14 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Allen in SB - 10-28-2010, 12:31 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Ron Ramirez - 12-10-2010, 03:27 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Glenn Roberts - 12-10-2010, 04:23 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Glenn Roberts - 12-10-2010, 05:24 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Glenn Roberts - 12-21-2010, 08:11 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Ron Ramirez - 12-21-2010, 09:22 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Glenn Roberts - 12-21-2010, 11:28 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Ron Ramirez - 08-31-2011, 08:02 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Arran - 09-02-2011, 12:00 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Ron Ramirez - 09-04-2011, 01:20 PM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Glenn Roberts - 09-05-2011, 06:42 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Allen in SB - 09-06-2011, 12:15 AM

Re: Philco 38-17F Variant - another undocumented set - by Arran - 09-06-2011, 01:09 AM

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