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Philco 118 tuning gang short at max capacitance
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06-23-2008, 12:49 PM
Gary,

It is interesting that you brought this topic to our attention. I have a Philco 90 chassis here that has the same issue. That is, the tuning condenser has one section that shorts at full capacity. The same as yours, this is not an issue of bent plates shorting. It is what I would consider over travel of the rotor. I have never really pursued it since it occurs below 550 on the dial and no damage occurs to the radio when it occurs. It is interesting that both are Philcos, though. Maybe our resident Philco experts can chime in on this one?

Ed
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Philco 118 tuning gang short at max capacitance - by Guest - 06-20-2008, 03:36 AM
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