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philco 40-135 Static problem
Eric
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04-05-2015, 10:54 AM
Good morning,
 I have a Philco 40-135    http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel...013328.pdf 
That I have recapped, replaced the output transformer replaced the deteriorated wiring checked and replaced out of spec resistors , tubes check good and have even replaced them one a a time to no improvement, looked for bad solder joints and things touching that shouldn't and cleaned and lubed the switch.
   I get a lot of static between the stronger stations, they come in great but the more distant ones have some static. It doesn't seem to matter how long I leave it on I also have a 40-140 that plays great. Should I start looking at the Mica Caps? Not sure where to go at this point. Thanks

Eric
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philco 40-135 Static problem - by Eric - 04-05-2015, 10:54 AM
RE: philco 40-135 Static problem - by Radioroslyn - 04-05-2015, 11:28 AM
RE: philco 40-135 Static problem - by Eric - 04-05-2015, 11:37 AM
RE: philco 40-135 Static problem - by Eric - 04-05-2015, 12:22 PM
RE: philco 40-135 Static problem - by Eric - 04-05-2015, 04:45 PM
RE: philco 40-135 Static problem - by Radioroslyn - 04-05-2015, 05:17 PM
RE: philco 40-135 Static problem - by David - 04-05-2015, 08:13 PM
RE: philco 40-135 Static problem - by Eric - 04-06-2015, 09:48 AM



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