[dconant]

Hello,

I am in the process of checking out a Philco 45L. My question is does this model suffer from the Philco coil rot like others do (60s 89s).

Thanks,
Dan

[Arran]

Dan;
I don't think that the model 45 is especially know for coil problems, not that they can't occur for one reason or another, like a shorted capacitor, or lightening strike, etc. I think that the 45s also have a proper oscillator rather then an autodyne oscillator like the model 89s. From what I read the issue in the 89s isn't the "green death" so much as the autodyne oscillator refusing to work because of absorbing moisture. With model 60s it's part of the antenna coil primary that likes to open up, usually the portion for the old "police band".
Regards
Arran

[Paul Philco322]

The 45L I found had been kept in one house in the "parlor" for most of its life. It was in pretty nice shape even the case. It was really in need of the usual work and was ready to go. I like it as it is good size but not like some monster consoles. My cat really likes sleeping under the thing. Paul

[Tim Tress]

One known problem with the 45 is that the filter choke opens up. It can be replaced by a resistor; check the tech notes. On mine, I did come up with a suitable choke.

[dconant]

Hello, I finally got to checking this radio out and I did find the filter choke was open. Subbed in a 2K resistor and did a current draw check. Found it was drawing 10 ma which I think is about the max for that filter.

Dan