04-19-2011, 01:52 PM
I picked up this 38-118XX (121) locally yesterday from the original owners nephew. His uncle lived five blocks from my first house in Minneapolis and was a member of the Minnesota DX Club. Nephew offered to play it for me but I declined. I prefer to smoke in private. Luckily it came with the original instructions and schematics.
Not sure what the added seven position switch (upper left) in back is for. It is wired to the "RED" chassis screw. The two gizmo pics appear to be a brewed directional antenna that swivels and pivots. Why the nine volt?
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The finish looks good enough to me to avoid refinishing. I would appreciate some tips on cleaning and getting rid of the fine cracking in the lacquer. Re-flow? Clear overspray? I won't even think of tackling the electronic refurbishing of something this complicated. Hopefully I can find a pro nearby to do the heavy lifting.
After the sickening revelation that Stephen's 690 came from within driving distance, I had to jump on this runner-up for $75. It's hard to comprehend how Philco sold so many of these when they cost 5-6 weeks pay in average 1938 wages.
Not sure what the added seven position switch (upper left) in back is for. It is wired to the "RED" chassis screw. The two gizmo pics appear to be a brewed directional antenna that swivels and pivots. Why the nine volt?
[Image: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s92/u...0_0760.jpg]
[Image: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s92/u...0_0762.jpg]
[Image: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s92/u...0_0763.jpg]
[Image: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s92/u...0_0765.jpg]
The finish looks good enough to me to avoid refinishing. I would appreciate some tips on cleaning and getting rid of the fine cracking in the lacquer. Re-flow? Clear overspray? I won't even think of tackling the electronic refurbishing of something this complicated. Hopefully I can find a pro nearby to do the heavy lifting.
After the sickening revelation that Stephen's 690 came from within driving distance, I had to jump on this runner-up for $75. It's hard to comprehend how Philco sold so many of these when they cost 5-6 weeks pay in average 1938 wages.
Phil aka Philbert Q. Desenex - Twin Cities, MN
