10-29-2022, 04:39 PM
Question #2:
This radio has what Philco called a "Fotometer Visual Tuning Indicator." Here is a description of how it is supposed to work, from a 1939 Philco booklet which includes listings of their Philco-Tropic models:
Only, in my set, the brilliance of the light increases as a station is tuned in, rather than decreases
Is this a problem, or a mistake made by Philco in their description?
Have a look at the partial schematic below. You can get more detail by looking at the full schematic (link above), but this should also be helpful.
This radio has what Philco called a "Fotometer Visual Tuning Indicator." Here is a description of how it is supposed to work, from a 1939 Philco booklet which includes listings of their Philco-Tropic models:
Quote:Fotometer Tuning Indicator - Improved visual tuning. The brilliance of the light decreases as you more accurately tune your station. Effective, simple, quick. No looking for an indistinct line (Models 750 and 770).
Only, in my set, the brilliance of the light increases as a station is tuned in, rather than decreases
Is this a problem, or a mistake made by Philco in their description?
Have a look at the partial schematic below. You can get more detail by looking at the full schematic (link above), but this should also be helpful.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
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