12-22-2013, 02:12 PM
Thanks Everyone! I plan to get started on this radio ASAP. I've taken some more photos today....
Arran, I think that transformer in the center may be original. If you look at the tube sticker on the cabinet, the extra transformer is there..
Bill, I am glad to report that there are three 42 tubes listed on the chart, and two of them are side by side! Here is a photo (blurry, sorry) of the chart. My camera refuses to take a clear photo of the tube chart. It keeps focusing on one side.
Ron, the center switch is a Philco switch. It is mounted upside down. Someone has glued felt on the knob to keep it from scratching the wall. It's definitely an antenna switch, but I can't figure out how it was supposed to work. It has two leads coming out that go to the ground and antenna connections, with the long wire attached to the other end. Does it just swap the ground and ant? It's the only switch on the radio that's stuck, but I plan to repair it and leave it. I'd like to keep it as original as possible.
Here you can see how the leads run off the center switch. There are only three wires. I believe the switch on the upper right is an input for a phonograph. Upon closer examination, it looks like the input is on the bottom of the switch and someone has snipped the phono wire very close to the switch. That switch has one lead, that splits into two... then runs inside the chassis. When I pull the chassis, I'll report on where the leads run.
I've got a schematic, and if it matches this set, then I also have all of the supplies needed to fix this old gal up. For once, it looks like the original cabinet will be fine. Even the grill cloth is in great shape. I am hoping the speaker will be perfect when I pull the back off.
Speaking of the back, how many Philco consoles came with a back? Was this an option or standard equipment?
I rushed home from work today, intending to get started on this old gal. When I walked in the door, the Mrs promptly reminded me that we have a Christmas dinner to attend this evening...
.. Looks like it will have to wait until tomorrow morning!
Arran, I think that transformer in the center may be original. If you look at the tube sticker on the cabinet, the extra transformer is there..
Bill, I am glad to report that there are three 42 tubes listed on the chart, and two of them are side by side! Here is a photo (blurry, sorry) of the chart. My camera refuses to take a clear photo of the tube chart. It keeps focusing on one side.
Ron, the center switch is a Philco switch. It is mounted upside down. Someone has glued felt on the knob to keep it from scratching the wall. It's definitely an antenna switch, but I can't figure out how it was supposed to work. It has two leads coming out that go to the ground and antenna connections, with the long wire attached to the other end. Does it just swap the ground and ant? It's the only switch on the radio that's stuck, but I plan to repair it and leave it. I'd like to keep it as original as possible.
Here you can see how the leads run off the center switch. There are only three wires. I believe the switch on the upper right is an input for a phonograph. Upon closer examination, it looks like the input is on the bottom of the switch and someone has snipped the phono wire very close to the switch. That switch has one lead, that splits into two... then runs inside the chassis. When I pull the chassis, I'll report on where the leads run.
I've got a schematic, and if it matches this set, then I also have all of the supplies needed to fix this old gal up. For once, it looks like the original cabinet will be fine. Even the grill cloth is in great shape. I am hoping the speaker will be perfect when I pull the back off.
Speaking of the back, how many Philco consoles came with a back? Was this an option or standard equipment?
I rushed home from work today, intending to get started on this old gal. When I walked in the door, the Mrs promptly reminded me that we have a Christmas dinner to attend this evening...
.. Looks like it will have to wait until tomorrow morning!
The artist formerly known as Puhpow! 8)
