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Philco 46-1213 Power Consumption
Hymie023
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10-10-2023, 05:01 PM
Hello all,

I have a 46-1213 that should be drawing 125 watts.  It is drawing a little high, 130 or so depending on if a station is tuned or not.  A strong signal lowers the watts to 120 or so.  Is that normal?  I have not noticed a radio doing that before.

Second question, turning on the the phono, the power consumption up to 170-175 watts.  

Does this sound normal?  What causes this behavior if it is not normal?
Thanks.
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Philco 46-1213 Power Consumption - by Hymie023 - 10-10-2023, 05:01 PM
RE: Philco 46-1213 Power Consumption - by morzh - 10-11-2023, 09:59 AM
RE: Philco 46-1213 Power Consumption - by morzh - 10-11-2023, 05:54 PM
RE: Philco 46-1213 Power Consumption - by morzh - 10-11-2023, 07:17 PM



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