06-08-2010, 12:35 PM
Greetings!
Well after moving around a Philco 39-116 since I bought it in 1992, I am ready to start the refurbishing of the chassis and the Mystery Control. Retirement, as a Broadcast Engineer, means I have the time and hopefully the energy to take up this project.
The cabinet is in great original condition. Only need to replace the grill cloth that a cat used as a scratching pad during the years. I found the new cloth as Philco #27 and will order it soon. Is there a way to season the new cloth so that it will look as if it has some age on it??
I tested the chassis in 2002 and received stations at that time.... now 8 years later I will start it all over again with a Variac start up after the initial checks. My notes from 2002 showed the volume control was inoperative and not sure if it is the motor stuck with age or open but know this is a problem area. What are the possibilities of finding a workable replacement if it is shot?
I am also in need of getting the Mystery Controller fixed as the spring bringing it back to rest position needs some help.
I am so glad to find this Phorum for Philco.
Peace
bob
KD5CE
Well after moving around a Philco 39-116 since I bought it in 1992, I am ready to start the refurbishing of the chassis and the Mystery Control. Retirement, as a Broadcast Engineer, means I have the time and hopefully the energy to take up this project.
The cabinet is in great original condition. Only need to replace the grill cloth that a cat used as a scratching pad during the years. I found the new cloth as Philco #27 and will order it soon. Is there a way to season the new cloth so that it will look as if it has some age on it??
I tested the chassis in 2002 and received stations at that time.... now 8 years later I will start it all over again with a Variac start up after the initial checks. My notes from 2002 showed the volume control was inoperative and not sure if it is the motor stuck with age or open but know this is a problem area. What are the possibilities of finding a workable replacement if it is shot?
I am also in need of getting the Mystery Controller fixed as the spring bringing it back to rest position needs some help.
I am so glad to find this Phorum for Philco.
Peace
bob
KD5CE
