11-16-2005, 04:07 PM
John,
Can't speak for the audio world, but both of the radios you mentioned are very collectible in the antique radio world, which is what most of us here belong to. I'm only familiar enough with the audio world to know that most "audiophiles" are big into hi-fi equipment. Neither of the radios you mentioned are hi-fi, but nonetheless are collectible and are both nice radios.
DO NOT plug these radios in to check "working condition"!!!!! More than likely the filter capactiors are bad, which could lead to disastrous results. At a bare minimum, the filter capacitors should be replaced before powering any radio of this vintage on. Also, the 1942 Philco likely contains rubber insulated wire, which is notorious for cracking. Depending on where the wires are and if they are touching anything, this can also cause damage. You can count on at least 75% of rubber insulated wiring needing re-sleeved or replaced.
By the way, the 37-610 is a 1937 model and the 42-380 is a 1942 model. As I said before, both are worth keeping. If you don't want them, I'm sure you'd be able to find someone to take them off your hands pretty easily.
Tom
Can't speak for the audio world, but both of the radios you mentioned are very collectible in the antique radio world, which is what most of us here belong to. I'm only familiar enough with the audio world to know that most "audiophiles" are big into hi-fi equipment. Neither of the radios you mentioned are hi-fi, but nonetheless are collectible and are both nice radios.
DO NOT plug these radios in to check "working condition"!!!!! More than likely the filter capactiors are bad, which could lead to disastrous results. At a bare minimum, the filter capacitors should be replaced before powering any radio of this vintage on. Also, the 1942 Philco likely contains rubber insulated wire, which is notorious for cracking. Depending on where the wires are and if they are touching anything, this can also cause damage. You can count on at least 75% of rubber insulated wiring needing re-sleeved or replaced.
By the way, the 37-610 is a 1937 model and the 42-380 is a 1942 model. As I said before, both are worth keeping. If you don't want them, I'm sure you'd be able to find someone to take them off your hands pretty easily.
Tom
