01-03-2009, 04:32 AM
Got to agree with the Philco guru's Ron and Doug 
Stick with the 1934/35 or 36 models. The 1937/38 sets with "RF subchassis" decks can be somewhat of a challenge to work on for beginners. Though no rubber wiring, they're a delicate operation. I have an almost complete model series for 1936, exception being the 630 & 680. Love them all, and their performance is second to none for consumer sets. I prefer the model 620 and up. They have an RF amplifier section. The 610 lacks this, and sensitivity in comparison.
Stick with the 1934/35 or 36 models. The 1937/38 sets with "RF subchassis" decks can be somewhat of a challenge to work on for beginners. Though no rubber wiring, they're a delicate operation. I have an almost complete model series for 1936, exception being the 630 & 680. Love them all, and their performance is second to none for consumer sets. I prefer the model 620 and up. They have an RF amplifier section. The 610 lacks this, and sensitivity in comparison.
-Brian
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