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Picked up a nice 38-7 the other day
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03-01-2012, 12:44 AM
(02-29-2012, 10:47 PM)fixinmyphilco Wrote:  Replaced the 6k5g tube and got some stations but at a very low volume rate,Except when I first turn it on its good but quickly gets quieter. I havent replaced the caps going to that tube yet, but im wondering if the new tube is bad? It has a 5 foot antenna which works fine on my 38-9 philco and If I touch the antenna it does not change the sound like on the 38-9.Not sure whats wrong....

I would question whether the 70+ year old caps and resistors are bad before a new tube. Without replacing those it's pretty much a waste of time trying to troubleshoot what's wrong with it.
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RE: Picked up a nice 38-7 the other day - by Arran - 03-01-2012, 12:44 AM
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