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Model 42-854T purchase
#1

I just purchased a Philco model 42-854t for $80 it takes awhile to warm up but plays very well the outer case is in great condition a couple scraps. was it a good deal ? I would like to tune it up how should I start. Any info would be helpful.

Thanks,
Steve
#2

Welcome to the Phorum!
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Here's a little info on your model from the Gallery.

A few questions to help gauge the next steps.
1) Do you know if the set has been recapped recently?  If not, that may be the first order of business.  

2) How familiar are you with electronics?  If you are new to this, here's a nice place to start reading: http://www.antiqueradio.org/begin.htm

3) Can you post a picture of the top and underside of the chassis?  That might help us figure out if its been recapped if you don't know.  How to post pics can be found here: http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=29

A free version of the schematic can be found at: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/pagesbymodel...013562.pdf
but if you need to do anything involving the schematic you may want to order a set from Chuck Schwark for a few bucks.  They will be much easier to read than the free version.  Go to: http://www.philcorepairbench.com/schematics.htm
#3

Hi Steve and welcome!
My condolences on getting the portable.
http://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=14647

Just kidding (I think)

When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!

Terry
#4

 If the set was electrically restored, (including the rubber/gutta perch wire replaced) and is in excellent cosmetic condition (plastic escutcheon and knobs not warped to death and cracked), maybe $80 on a very good day, otherwise no.
If you run into another radio that you are thinking about buying, not necessarily a Philco, ask the phorum before laying your money down.
Regards
Arran
#5

Very common  for these '41 and '42 sets to have a grill shrinkage. Sometimes the knobs too. Originals are light brown tenite I found some dark brown bakelite philco to replace you warped ones.


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When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!

Terry
#6

terry
come on show off Icon_evil
wrong knobs Icon_e_surprised

reminds me KIRK  where`s are knobs
ps kirk has grills if yours is warped
sam

Some day, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me. But until that day, accept this justice as a gift
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#7

I am working on them Sam....
I haven't had much time.. Gotta make a new mold, the other wasn't letting the air out...

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