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(04-19-2019, 11:58 PM)rfeenstra Wrote: The radio is a bit of a basket case. Disassembly has begun. First problem I've found is the power transformer. Half the HV winding is open. I'll either have to rewind it or place an ad in the wanted section. This is the first PT problem I've run into (other than having to rewire because of rubber wire or brittle cloth wire.
Since the coil shields are impossible to remove and re-install, re-plating this chassis has been ruled out. It will be painted.
(04-22-2019, 12:26 PM)rfeenstra Wrote: Decision taken: it will be re-wound. Wire is on order and the PT is in process of being unwound.
You mean you're not mining your own copper???!!! 
I'm gonna keep shopping on Ebay for mine. I've already had some referrals from Terry.
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RE: Philco 570 - by Jake Blake - 04-22-2019, 01:36 PM
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