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PHILCO 83-0025 Vibrator replacement?
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11-15-2017, 10:03 AM
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11-15-2017, 01:11 PM
Hi Ron,

Thanks for your quick response. Icon_razz

Yes, it is indeed the thread PHILCO 83-0025.


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01-09-2018, 04:32 PM
more links to SS vibrator designs.

http://www.myvintagetv.com/ss_vibrator.htm

http://www.vmarsmanuals.co.uk/newsletter...brator.pdf

and a comparison of various SS vibrators, both DIY and commercial

http://www.antiqueradios.com/forums/view...9&t=294542

I attached a schematic of one similar to the vmars design but with diodes. and tried to include an image of it.

[Image: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/atta...1244843888]

then a discussion with even more links.

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/show...hp?t=41944


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