Schematic for Canadian Philco radio 39-3A1A Code 121
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Hi,
I recently purchased the subject radio but need a schematic to start restoring it. Where can I get it?
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Jack Lupic
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Here is what the radio looks like.
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Chuck schwark on the philco page has the best schematics and only charges for making copies.about 7.00 .
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I may or may not have a schematic for this set, but I would try typing the model number into poohgle and see what you get. But there is also a website for an outfit called Pacific TV that has listings for a number of Canadian sets. I can guarantee that the schematic will be in the Radio College of Canada manuals, and if all else fails you could probably use the diagram from a U.S built counterpart like a 38-12, but the tube lineup may be different, I.E uses a type 80 rather then a type 84 or a 6F6 or type 42 rather then a type 41.
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I have a 39-3A1. Neat little set. It is very similar to the USA 38-12CB. The main difference is that the 39-3A1 uses a horizontally mounted power transformer instead of the vertically mounted transformer in the 38-12. There are some other, very minor differences.
Chuck should have the 39-3A1 service info; some info that is more complete than what is in the RCC manuals. Please contact him.
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(03-25-2015, 09:40 AM)Ron Ramirez Wrote: Chuck should have the 39-3A1 service info; some info that is more complete than what is in the RCC manuals. Please contact him.
Ron,
I'm sure I have the 38-12 info, but I have no Canadian model service bulletins.
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Hi Ron and guys,
Thank you all for your help.
Warren: I filled our a form on Chuck's page but there is no way to contact him to find out if he actually has the schematic. The form output gives his address where to send $7.
Arran: I could not get anything from the sources you mention but Canadian Vintage Radio Society apparently has all RCC schematics so I contacted them.
Bob: It is great to know that there are so many knowledgeable Philco enthusiasts here.
Ron: If I get the schematic I will post it here so you can use it for your 39-3A1.
There is an interesting archived site: RESTORATION, TIPS, HINTS, & KINKS by Bill Harris that will definitely help folks restoring old radios: https://web.archive.org/web/200502041248...y/tips.htm
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Jack Lupic
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Okay,
Thanks, Jack, but I've already restored my 39-3A1. At the time (this has been a couple years ago), I found that the RCC info was, shall we say, lacking. So I put together my own package of service info for this set. It contains a clear, easy to read schematic, under-chassis drawing, and parts list...all done by me. ![Icon_smile Icon_smile](https://philcoradio.com/phorum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif) I really thought I had sent Chuck a copy at the time, but apparently I did not.
So here you go.
(no longer available - please contact Chuck or send PM for a copy)
Please let me know when you have downloaded this so that I may remove it from the server. (edit: removed)
If there is a demand for this info packet, I'll put it up in the Philco Downloadable Files section of the Phorum.
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(03-25-2015, 10:49 AM)Ron Ramirez Wrote: ....So I put together my own package of service info for this set. It contains a clear, easy to read schematic, under-chassis drawing, and parts list...all done by me .......
Ron, did you draw those schematics? I'm very impressed, that is incredible work
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Hi Ron,
Wow, Christmas came really early for me this year :-) Thank you very much for those super clear & detailed schematics. Please let me know what I owe you so I can send you the money preferably via Paypal.
Chuck kindly replied to me short time ago. I just have to tell him I already have the schematics.
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(03-25-2015, 11:01 AM)Eliot Ness Wrote: Ron, did you draw those schematics? I'm very impressed, that is incredible work ![Icon_thumbup Icon_thumbup](https://philcoradio.com/phorum/images/smilies/icon_thumbup.gif)
Thanks, John. But no, I did not draw that schematic by hand, nor the under-chassis drawing.
I took a 38-12 Service Bulletin and scanned it into my computer. Then, using Paint Shop Pro, I carefully modified the schematic, under-chassis drawing, and the parts list to match the 39-3A1ACB and the similar 39-3A2.
So...not done by hand...but it was still pretty long, hard, and tedious work.
And Jack - you don't owe me anything, send your $7 to Chuck if you wish to help keep his excellent schematic copy service running.
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Ron,
Thanks, I will send a cheque to Chuck this week.
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Jack Lupic
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Ron I forgot... I emailed the copy of your 39-3A1A schematic to Chuck mentioning the source. He was happy to receive and file it.
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Ron,
Thank you on the tips with your restoration of Philco Model 3814CB. It appears very close to Canadian 39-3A1A.
http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showth...?tid=14922
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Jack Lupic
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