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Philco 42-390, code 121 speaker
Stevelog
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11-26-2024, 02:57 PM
Using a 5W  1.5k  ceramic resistor in place of the field coil and using a 4 ohm PM speaker, I was able to bring the radio to life today.  If I cannot locate an original speaker, I will wind a FC for 1100 ohms. The resistor replacement cannot be a permanent solution.
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Philco 42-390, code 121 speaker - by Stevelog - 11-20-2024, 12:07 PM
RE: Philco 42-390, code 121 speaker - by GarySP - 11-20-2024, 06:24 PM
RE: Philco 42-390, code 121 speaker - by Stevelog - 11-20-2024, 07:21 PM
RE: Philco 42-390, code 121 speaker - by Stevelog - 11-26-2024, 02:57 PM
RE: Philco 42-390, code 121 speaker - by morzh - 11-26-2024, 05:18 PM
RE: Philco 42-390, code 121 speaker - by Stevelog - 11-26-2024, 06:39 PM
RE: Philco 42-390, code 121 speaker - by morzh - 11-26-2024, 08:38 PM



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