[37silverstreak]

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Hi to all. I hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day weekend! I just wanted to share some pics of a Philco 16b I picked up on Craigslist in my area yesterday. I'm really happy, I've wanted a 16b in this style cabinet for a long time. Apart from a lousy refinish job, the set appears to be in very good condition. the chassis is rust free and appears to be all original, although I haven't had a chance to look underneath it yet. Also the original grille cloth is still in decent shape!
I just have two questions. 1. The knobs don't appear to be correct. the bottom ones appear to be the tuning knobs for a cathedral model and the tuning knob looks to be from a 1936/37 style. The correct knobs for this style cabinet are the black hexagonal ones, right? And 2. there is an on/off toggle switch mounted on the right side of the cabinet. it appears to be original and there is a circular recess in the cabinet for the switch, but I wasn't aware that Philco ever used this set up, so, is it correct? As always, any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Kevin

[TA Forbes]

The knobs are all incorrect. The switch on the side is a "bass compensation" switch. When working right they add some oomph to an already great sounding set.

[thirtiesradio]

Nice find! Your radio originally came with the "hex" style knobs. When restored they are an incredible performing radio

[y2kbruce]

One of the few radios still on my want-to-get-one list. I had bought a nice one at Radio fest in 2010 but then sold it to a fellow from Michigan the event. I made $25 on the deal and should have kept the 16B instead.

[CrumblingWires]

Nice Grab Kevin,

Isn't this the later version 4-band chassis?

If so, like mine, it has a 2-piece knob "planetary" coarse & fine tuning shaft, doesn't it?

I know that "peak top" 16B tombstones came with hex style knobs though.

With Ron & Tom's blessing my "orphan" 4-band 16B chassis now sits in a ol' decrepit Cat cabinet (for awhile) & now I have to get both Hex tuning knobs from Ed, for both 5-band & 4-band chassises.

BTW Tom, saw the pics of your 16B Cat 4-bander that you posted in my "Dial scale part #" topic. It Looks Nice even with the Hex knob style.

Again Thanks guys for the help you have given me, in my 16B inquiries,
Lloyd
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[37silverstreak]

It is indeed the later 4 band model, and it does have the course and fine tuning shaft. I'm learning more about the two variants, evidently the 5 band version has a slightly different cabinet with a flatter peak and a different style tuning assembly. Fortunately, I have extra hex style knobs lying around I can use, but I will have to get the correct tuning knobs. I see that Renovated Radios has repro's of them.
Kevin

[TA Forbes]

My 16B tombstone (non-shouldered) has the same knobs on the three lower controls that is on the "fine" adjust portion of the dual drive control. From what I have seen, some had the "acorn" knobs on the three lower controls, while others had those like my set has.

[Art Hoch]

I acquired a 16B a few years back. It's one of my favorites. If I could figure out how to attach its picture I would. Good luck with yours. Guess you could email me if you want and I'll send a photo to you.
Art

[Art Hoch]

oooops. My 16B is in another thread down below by moneyrad.