Thread Rating:
  • 1 Vote(s) - 4 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

1933 Cathedral Model 89B
#1

Hey everyone, I just acquired a model 89B Cathedral Radio. I will need to do a little Cabinet work and recap, etc. Was just wondering what you thought of these radios.. Here is a pic. Thanks.

[Image: http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p721...882a53.jpg]
#2

The 89B is a great little radio. It is a nice size, good looking and the performance is very good for a 6 tube chassis

Steve

M R Radios   C M Tubes
#3

I agree, it's a great little performer. Nice looking cabinet!

But it can be an absolute bear to get working, especially if you have a 36 tube based oscillator. A bit of advice, stick close to the schematic in that area except for he 36 cathode resistor, change it to 8k6 or so.
You will likely have to rewind at least part of the oscillator coil as well, be careful and precise. I had to do mine four times before it worked well.

Good luck!
Will
#4

I love the style of these radios. Yours looks exactly like mine, though mine is a 19. Good luck with the restoration.

Jon
#5

Hey Warren, Nice radio, I was looking at that one as well. They work great once fixed up and if you need any help please feel free. Skyscraper and I have been able to work out a couple isses with it.

Gregb
#6

Thanks, I will probably be taking you up on the offer for help. I still need to finish the 47-1230 I am doing now, might take a short rest after (the wife is asking why I am always working on the radio, etc). But, shouldn't be long til I start in on it. Icon_lol
#7

Gregb's help has been invaluable, as has Mondial's, Morzh's and many others.

I will still have my chassis out for the near future, so I can try to help with anything as well. I've collected a large pile of notes on the 89/19.
#8

By the way, When I bought this they said it was a 1936 but looking at the philco page it looks like the only one like it is a 1933. Can anyone tell me for sure if it is a 1933 or 1936? Thanks.
#9

Does it have a 36 or a 77 in the oscillator socket? The 77 was used starting in 1934.

From the cabinet I would say 1933.
#10

I haven't checked the oscillator tube... I will do that. thx.. Yes, I thought 1933 by the cabinet also.
#11

That cabinet style was discontinued after spring 1934. Philco introduced a new cabinet style for the 1935 season, which came out in June 1934.

http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1935a.htm#af

This cabinet remained in production until December 1935, halfway into the 1936 selling season. In January 1936, the final 89B cabinet was introduced:

http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1936b.htm#d

Very plain, as you can see in the link.

--
Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#12

Sounds like it must be a 1933 then. Thanks Ron, and all.




Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)
[-]
Recent Posts
New Philco Repair Bench
I am sure this is the archive, and not the Chuck's site.morzh — 09:50 PM
Made mistake & did not label connection
It's not like we are good friends with that wire and can tell it from other ptetty identical looking wires. Why'n't you...morzh — 09:49 PM
Made mistake & did not label connection
I'm not sure why that wire wasn't covered in the video. I'm pretty sure the 6A8 won't work until that pin is grounded. Y...RodB — 09:47 PM
Made mistake & did not label connection
You'll have to forgive me, I am not sure what you mean.  Can you explain what you are really saying.  If anyone does not...georgetownjohn — 08:05 PM
Made mistake & did not label connection
Those are details better left to the ones who know. Maybe you disconnected the wrong end of the wire.RodB — 06:22 PM
Made mistake & did not label connection
Maybe this is starting to make some sense in my hard head.  Is this why the wire in question was not in the great Ron Ra...georgetownjohn — 04:34 PM
Made mistake & did not label connection
I was correct with the 6A8 pin connection's, 7 and 8 are connected to ground as well as the tube shield (the broken line...RodB — 02:41 PM
Made mistake & did not label connection
What does the dotted line representing that surrounds the tube in the schematic?georgetownjohn — 02:17 PM
Made mistake & did not label connection
Hello John, I have been there either label got lost or was not labeled ! Sincerely Richardradiorich — 02:15 PM
Made mistake & did not label connection
Sorry, it is a Philco 37-640.  Does that help?--Johngeorgetownjohn — 02:14 PM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently 2635 online users. [Complete List]
» 2 Member(s) | 2633 Guest(s)
AvatarAvatar

>