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1936 Philco 116PX Electronic Restoration
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While in there working on tracing wires and connections, I noted a waxy-like substance on a couple wires coming out of the main transformer. I know enough that I panicked a bit. I thought one of the windings of the main transformer might have heated up and might be bad. Icon_cry  I did find a bad 6A3 when testing tubes.  Icon_thumbdown

So, I took the time at this point to check all the windings of the main transformer. I'm happy to report that all check out fairly close to original specs.   Icon_thumbup I will, however, be cautious and keep an eye on voltages and temperatures when I power it up.  Icon_wink

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I have my annual October radio show listening party coming up on October 21. I'm hoping I can at least have the radio of this beauty up and running for the party.

Blessings,
Jeff W.
Jonesboro, Arkansas

http://jeffsradios.weebly.com

God loves you as you are, not as you should be, because none of us are as we should be. - Brennan Manning


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RE: 1936 Philco 116PX Electronic Restoration - by PhilcoPhan1936 - 09-15-2017, 01:19 PM



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