Thread Rating:
  • 1 Vote(s) - 5 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Repurpose a Philco
#22

The Philco 625 is from the 1936 model year, and it's actually a decent radio even though it isn't a top end model. It has six tubes, three bands, with a tuned RF amplifier stage, the 37-33F while the cabinet looks similar, is a single band battery operated radio. This is actually a lot better of a set then I was expecting, I'm not 100% certain of this but I think the veneer in the front panel may be real. What's more it still has good original grille cloth. Unlike a battery radio it's more practical to restore and actually use as a radio.
I think the suggestion of using an old sideboard, or some similar cabinet, maybe a good idea. One thing that people used to do around here was buy wardrobes that a local auctioneer would import from Wales and Scotland, build some shelving on the inside, and use it to house their TVs and other electronics equipment. A wardrobe is kind of big for your purposes but you get the idea, but there are all kinds of cabinets, shelves, and even steamer trunks that could be retrofitted with minimal effort.
Regards
Arran


Messages In This Thread
Repurpose a Philco - by mis4tun81 - 04-09-2013, 12:31 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by jerryhawthorne - 04-09-2013, 05:55 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by w4rtc - 04-09-2013, 06:10 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by Doug Houston - 04-09-2013, 07:24 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by Arran - 04-09-2013, 07:31 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by shaler78 - 04-09-2013, 08:39 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by shaler78 - 04-09-2013, 09:09 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by chris25260880 - 04-10-2013, 12:40 AM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by codefox1 - 04-10-2013, 10:27 AM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by PhilcoMike - 04-10-2013, 11:23 AM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by mis4tun81 - 04-10-2013, 11:40 AM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by Art Hoch - 04-10-2013, 12:09 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by mis4tun81 - 04-10-2013, 12:19 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by mis4tun81 - 04-10-2013, 12:21 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by mis4tun81 - 04-10-2013, 12:26 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by Ron Ramirez - 04-10-2013, 01:38 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by mis4tun81 - 04-10-2013, 03:55 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by Gene Pederson - 04-10-2013, 04:15 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by shaler78 - 04-10-2013, 04:41 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by Phlogiston - 04-10-2013, 07:49 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by TimC - 04-10-2013, 09:10 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by Arran - 04-10-2013, 09:38 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by GarySP - 04-10-2013, 10:03 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by Arran - 04-10-2013, 10:59 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by gary rabbitt - 04-11-2013, 03:56 PM
RE: Repurpose a Philco - by DeckApe - 04-13-2013, 10:55 AM



Users browsing this thread: 5 Guest(s)
[-]
Recent Posts
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
trying to identify this wire type
Greetings Phorum members, Hope you can help me identify this type of wire in the photo I have attached.  I am not sure ...georgetownjohn — 01:53 PM
Philco 60 Squealing
All correct shields must be in place, all tubes correct no subs of any kind. Check any soldered, riveted ground conne...Chas — 01:24 PM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently no members online.

>