04-27-2010, 06:29 AM
Hi Bryan, and welcome!
Model 16 is one of the best Philco sets ever made. However, it is not an easy set to restore even for the more experienced collector. But don't let that discourage you...you can do it. And there are plenty of people here who can help you with your questions.
I have restored several Model 16 sets over the years. In my experience, the earlier, five-band 16 sets never do align properly on the two highest SW bands. But the later, four-band 16 sets are easier (if a bit more complicated, if that make sense) to properly align.
Which 16 do you have? Five bands or four? Cathedral, tombstone, or one of the consoles?
Best place for a good schematic: Chuck Schwark, Philco Repair Bench.
http://www.philcorepairbench.com/schematics.htm
Includes all pertinent data, oversize schematic, all available changes.
Best place for capacitors: Bob's Antique Radios.
http://www.radioantiques.com/
I just ordered several from him.
As for the AC cord, you will probably want to use a cloth-covered cord since that is what was used originally. There are a number of vendors who sell these, including Radio Daze, Antique Electronic Supply, Sundial Wire and others. Find the links on my site's Resources page.
Grand Brass Lamp Parts sells these with plugs already attached, so if you only need a single cord for one radio, you may wish to consider them:
http://www.grandbrass.com/catalog.cfm?ca...ord%20Sets
Scroll down about 3/4 of the way down the page to locate their brown cloth-covered cord set, part no. WIC10FTPOBR or WIC210FTPOBR.
Good luck with your project.
Model 16 is one of the best Philco sets ever made. However, it is not an easy set to restore even for the more experienced collector. But don't let that discourage you...you can do it. And there are plenty of people here who can help you with your questions.
I have restored several Model 16 sets over the years. In my experience, the earlier, five-band 16 sets never do align properly on the two highest SW bands. But the later, four-band 16 sets are easier (if a bit more complicated, if that make sense) to properly align.
Which 16 do you have? Five bands or four? Cathedral, tombstone, or one of the consoles?
Best place for a good schematic: Chuck Schwark, Philco Repair Bench.
http://www.philcorepairbench.com/schematics.htm
Includes all pertinent data, oversize schematic, all available changes.
Best place for capacitors: Bob's Antique Radios.
http://www.radioantiques.com/
I just ordered several from him.
As for the AC cord, you will probably want to use a cloth-covered cord since that is what was used originally. There are a number of vendors who sell these, including Radio Daze, Antique Electronic Supply, Sundial Wire and others. Find the links on my site's Resources page.
Grand Brass Lamp Parts sells these with plugs already attached, so if you only need a single cord for one radio, you may wish to consider them:
http://www.grandbrass.com/catalog.cfm?ca...ord%20Sets
Scroll down about 3/4 of the way down the page to locate their brown cloth-covered cord set, part no. WIC10FTPOBR or WIC210FTPOBR.
Good luck with your project.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
