[mikesloane]

All of the advice given is very welcome and will be followed carefully. (Especially the part about the power transformer - I will test it for shorts/leakage before and after re-sleeving the wires.) I assumed that I would be replacing the line cord, as well as any other wires whose insulation looks suspect. And I will certainly fuse the "hot" side of the line cord with an in-line fuse holder. All that kind of activity is within my capabilities, and I have a good supply of heat small heat shrink tubing and "spaghetti". I haven't even looked at the power supply electrolytic cap yet, but I will likely end up gutting it and stuffing new electrolytic(s) inside the can and re-assembling. And, of course, the "cardboard" and "wax" capacitors will have to be replaced - any recommendations as to type?

Another problem: I just found out that the push buttons for the station selection have been lost. I saw various push buttons for sale on some of the links websites, but I have no idea what the originals looked like. I guess I need the shape (round or square), color (brown or black?), and the dimensions. Apparently, Philco used more than one kind of button (constant change seems to be one of the things that makes Philco an "interesting" manufacturer).

Thanks again,

Mike