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Philco 38-15CS
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Hi Folks - I have a 38-15 that is giving me a bit of trouble.  I have done the regular things - I have recapped it and replaced out of tolerance resistors - checked the transformers and tubes.  On the schematic,  off of the volume control (part #20) one leg is connected to between a  250 ohm 1 w resistor  (p# 33) and a 70 ohm 1/2 watt resister (p # 34). Problem is that 250 ohm resistor keeps dying (i.e. burning hot then smoking)- way too much current through it. it is connected to the transformer (p#36) center tap of the secondary winding.  I also am getting no sound from the speaker.    Attached is a photo of my work so far. I have been mindful of the polarity of the 10 and 12 uf electro caps in part # 31.  Any ideas? -- Andy     

Andy Sorrell
Palmyra, Virginia


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Philco 38-15CS - by AVSorrell - 08-30-2022, 05:47 PM
RE: Philco 38-15CS - by Radioroslyn - 08-30-2022, 07:41 PM
RE: Philco 38-15CS - by MrFixr55 - 08-31-2022, 05:35 PM
RE: Philco 38-15CS - by AVSorrell - 08-31-2022, 07:09 PM
RE: Philco 38-15CS - by Radioroslyn - 08-31-2022, 09:29 PM
RE: Philco 38-15CS - by AVSorrell - 09-01-2022, 08:46 AM
RE: Philco 38-15CS - by Radioroslyn - 09-01-2022, 10:39 PM
RE: Philco 38-15CS - by AVSorrell - 09-02-2022, 05:33 PM
RE: Philco 38-15CS - by MrFixr55 - 09-03-2022, 01:19 PM
RE: Philco 38-15CS - by AVSorrell - 09-05-2022, 09:49 AM



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