05-30-2019, 03:11 AM
I have seen a couple of sets where the cord was installed so it tuned backwards. The tuning cap should be open @ the high end of the dial and closed @ the low end to tune properly. As for off/on issue the '40-'42 higher end sets used the pushbutton off/on switch and it's not uncommon for the switch to get gummed up or the contacts the fail requiring replacement. If you hear any sizzling or arcing it's about done for. I would try some contact cleaner on it. Make sure the cleaner has evaporated before trying use it else it could catch fire [Image: https://philcoradio.com/phorum/images/sm...wisted.gif] Replacement of the switch is a bit tricky so give it a good clean and see if that does the trick. https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=17076 See post 7. Or https://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showt...php?tid=89
GL
GL
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got it!
Terry
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