1. The PHILCO Phorum
  2. Philco Radio Discussions
  3. Philco Electronic Restoration
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Linear Mode
Another Update on model 87 restoration
wendell
Junior Member
**
Posts: 15
Threads: 3
Joined: Jun 2011
#5

07-29-2011, 10:44 PM
Thanks again for the replies and help. After letting the set play for awhile and turning the volume control back and forth a few times it seems to be responding a little better now. And the small variable cap does help with fine tuning. I'll clean the volume control when I get a chance and see if that helps further.

I am experiencing a little bit of an annoying hum, like an ac line hum. I may live with that unless you guys can suggest a fairly easy fix for that too.

An interesting thing...there are stickers/labels with the name of the repair shop on the tubes indicating that they were checked in 1932,(apparently put on while servicing the set) and the sticker on one of the 26 tubes lists it as bad. That was 79 years ago and the tube is apparently still kickin.

Wendell
Find
« Next Oldest | Next Newest »


Messages In This Thread
Re: Another Update on model 87 restoration - by wendell - 07-29-2011, 10:44 PM



Users browsing this thread: 2 Guest(s)
[-]
Recent Posts
1930s Stromberg-Carlson Tombstone Radio need help identifying model number
Hi Cap'n Clock, Unfortunately, I do not have this radio.  This is a shame because this should be a good performer.  2A5...MrFixr55 — 06:48 AM
American Bosch Model 802 auto radio
I think it would come under either American Bosch or United American Bosch. American Bosch made sets for the American We...Arran — 05:53 AM
trying to identify this wire type
Thanks to all for the feedback. As Arran said, it is probably an older replacement and yes it has a grid cap so I will ...georgetownjohn — 09:32 PM
trying to identify this wire type
It's possible that the red wire, actually a grid cap lead, is a very old replacement, I can't remember seeing a pre 1939...Arran — 09:18 PM
Gilfillan Brothers Car Radio?
Hi everyone,  Special thanks to Joe Rossi for tracking down this obscure radio and thanks to others who took up the hun...Antipodal — 08:15 PM
trying to identify this wire type
Here's one source for your wire of many. Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary P.S. Can't get the right color you need? I ...GarySP — 06:40 PM
trying to identify this wire type
...and modern wire of the appropriate gauges and insulation V-rating (300V minimum, usually shown right on the wire) is ...morzh — 05:47 PM
1930s Stromberg-Carlson Tombstone Radio need help identifying model number
I have a question about this radio, is there anyone that has access to this radio that has an intact unmolested speaker ...captainclock1988 — 04:28 PM
1930s Stromberg-Carlson Tombstone Radio need help identifying model number
Well what makes me confuse all of those companies is that all three of those companies (Setchell-Carlson, Stromberg-Carl...captainclock1988 — 04:21 PM
trying to identify this wire type
The red wire is rubber covered wire. The others are cotton braid over rubber often in colors or a tracer, also strand...Chas — 02:43 PM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently 3879 online users. [Complete List]
» 3 Member(s) | 3876 Guest(s)
AvatarAvatarAvatar

>
  1. The PHILCO Phorum
  2. Philco Radio Discussions
  3. Philco Electronic Restoration