[Radioroslyn]

<Rather than break it further, there is a local antique radio club. Maybe I should attend a meeting? It doesn't sound like I should <just go digging in there.

Excellent ideas!!!
I don't mine going step by step to help but if you don't have any practical experience it will be a lot of work to go thought it. And then there is buying some tools and things. Finding another hobbyist who enjoys working on these old guys would easier and more fun. The person wouldn't necessarily have to be a pro, just some experience with a soldering iron and a few pieces of test equipment.

>Lots of hum and static. Could this be an antenna or ground issue? These I might be able to address myself. There are three >wire connections on the back near the power cord, there are old wires connected there that just hang and I'm guessing they >are antennas.

Probably not. You've got a lot of 70yr old+ parts in there that tired and need a change for good and proper operation of the radio. The connections on the back are for the antenna and ground. The terminal to left is for the antenna and the two on the left are ground connections. Here is the service info for your Philco http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel...013250.pdf

Please stop by the Phourm if you and your new found radio friend have any questions. I think I can speak for most of us here we enjoy helping others in getting their old set back in safe working order whether they are beginners or older guys like me.
Good Luck w/it
Terry