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Philco model 38 code 121 not receiving signal.
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The thing is when I touch or probe the antenna terminal, the volume control input, the wiper (output), and the primary terminal of the coil I get absolutely nothing. No buzz, no squealing, no response at all. So at the very least that primary is open or high resistance to where it won't work. Actually it is open now because I needed to get the wire size and where it has that one green dot just separated as soon as I put a tiny bit of pressure on it from a jeweler screw driver. The wire is definitely corroded. 

 I may try the fabric glue but, I still have to buy it. Right now it's not going to happen. Though I still want to use Kapton to replace the celluloid insulator. 

 I do however have some clear nail polish I was using for another project. Would that work?


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RE: Philco model 38 code 121 not receiving signal. - by Stormlord5500 - 04-27-2025, 12:53 PM



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