03-20-2012, 09:56 AM
Bob: nice work on your set!
With respect to Philco sets, I find more problems with previous "repairs" done on the set than I do anything else. I have noted that the older sets from the early 30s tend to have resistors that have drastically changed in value.
RCA sets from the mid thirties have issues with their smaller wax/paper caps, you MUST replace all of them. With Philco, you should replace all but many are still fairly good.
Of course we are all familiar with the issues with the early 30s Philco RF transformers. 'Nuff said.
With respect to Philco sets, I find more problems with previous "repairs" done on the set than I do anything else. I have noted that the older sets from the early 30s tend to have resistors that have drastically changed in value.
RCA sets from the mid thirties have issues with their smaller wax/paper caps, you MUST replace all of them. With Philco, you should replace all but many are still fairly good.
Of course we are all familiar with the issues with the early 30s Philco RF transformers. 'Nuff said.
