11-13-2016, 03:19 PM
I plugged it in and got the green light in the magic eye
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philco tropic model 42-760
11-13-2016, 05:25 PM
Well that tells us that the p/s hasn't failed yet and looks like all of the smaller caps are ceramic so they don't need replacement. Now you just need to get a sg.
When my pals were reading comic books I was down in the basement in my dad's workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to figure out what all those squiggly meant. Circa 1966 Now I think I've got! Terry
11-13-2016, 06:13 PM
I am looking for a sg but they are hard to find in my area any suggestions on a good model
11-13-2016, 10:27 PM
I'd suggest putting an ad in the Wanted Ads section to see if anyone on here might have one they want to get rid of. I just sold my EICO 324 a couple months ago unfortunately.
You can also keep and eye out for one on EBAY. Of course all the cautions about EBAY buying for radios also hold for signal generators, i.e., "its working" probably means the pilot lamp came on, and they usually need recapping if someone hasn't already done it. I have a Heathkit IG-102 that gets the job done and a Lafayette KT-208 Generator/Tracer. What you need is a generator that provides an RF signal and which will also allow you to modulate that signal with an audio signal. Others with more experience will surely have opinions on good models to be on the look out for.
11-14-2016, 04:17 AM
thanks I have a stupid question is this site only for philco related radios and products
11-14-2016, 07:10 AM
(11-14-2016, 04:17 AM)the picker Wrote: thanks I have a stupid question is this site only for philco related radios and products No not necessarily there is a section called other radios that would be for non Philco types. If you where unsure about where your question or comment fits in just go ahead and post it and the moderators will move it if it fits in a different section better. When my pals were reading comic books I was down in the basement in my dad's workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to figure out what all those squiggly meant. Circa 1966 Now I think I've got! Terry
11-14-2016, 05:45 PM
(11-14-2016, 04:26 PM)the picker Wrote: thanks so much you have been a great help Terry Your welcome. Glad to help out. When my pals were reading comic books I was down in the basement in my dad's workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to figure out what all those squiggly meant. Circa 1966 Now I think I've got! Terry
11-15-2016, 09:03 PM
(11-15-2016, 06:49 PM)the picker Wrote: is eico model 322 signal generator a good one If the price right it's ok. It's pretty basic, similar to the heath SG-6,7,and,8. Can only calibrate it on one band (only one adj trimmer). Wouldn't pay much $25 tops w/cables. When my pals were reading comic books I was down in the basement in my dad's workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to figure out what all those squiggly meant. Circa 1966 Now I think I've got! Terry
11-16-2016, 03:57 AM
thanks then I will not be interested in that one because I would like to invest in a good one
11-16-2016, 08:08 PM
Manual can be found here http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/hickok/288x/
Better than the previous mentioned units and can be used for FM alignment. Not really xtal controlled it has a xtal controlled marker oscillator for checking receiver calibration every 100 or 1000kc. They don't seem to bring much on ebay so it might be a good deal for you. Oh just so you know NONE of this stuff is a good investment! When my pals were reading comic books I was down in the basement in my dad's workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to figure out what all those squiggly meant. Circa 1966 Now I think I've got! Terry
11-16-2016, 08:20 PM
I found it on kijji and the guy said I could have it for the shipping cost which should be about 30 cad
11-18-2016, 05:46 PM
when I get a signal generator I will get back at the radio
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