Philco 643 restoration

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Philco 643 restoration

Bob Andersen
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09-02-2011, 04:29 PM

I'm slowly making progress on the chassis. I discovered that the audio coupling transformer is also a replacement but tests OK. The same cannot be said of the antenna coil though Icon_sad

[Image: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6106...ecdd_z.jpg]

What I find really strange is that every tap of this coil is open. Someone had connected a low ohm flexible resistor from one tap to ground. I assume that was an attempt to restore reception.

Surprisingly, the antenna coil in the modified chassis is good. So I have the option of repairing this one or swapping it out. Either way, it's not going to be fun. So many connections to deal with ...

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Philco 643 restoration - by Bob Andersen - 08-04-2011, 10:13 PM

Re: Philco 643 restoration - by Bob Andersen - 08-05-2011, 01:44 AM

Re: Philco 643 restoration - by Ron Ramirez - 08-05-2011, 06:38 AM

Re: Philco 643 restoration - by TA Forbes - 08-05-2011, 12:36 PM

Re: Philco 643 restoration - by Ron Ramirez - 08-05-2011, 12:59 PM

Re: Philco 643 restoration - by Bob Andersen - 08-05-2011, 07:28 PM

Re: Philco 643 restoration - by TA Forbes - 08-05-2011, 10:07 PM

Re: Philco 643 restoration - by Bob Andersen - 09-02-2011, 04:29 PM

Re: Philco 643 restoration - by TA Forbes - 09-02-2011, 11:39 PM

Re: Philco 643 restoration - by Ron Ramirez - 09-02-2011, 11:43 PM

Re: Philco 643 restoration - by Bob Andersen - 09-03-2011, 12:30 AM

Re: Philco 643 restoration - by Ron Ramirez - 09-03-2011, 07:59 AM

Re: Philco 643 restoration - by 7estatdef - 09-03-2011, 11:44 AM

Re: Philco 643 restoration - by Arran - 09-05-2011, 01:24 AM

Re: Philco 643 restoration - by Bob Andersen - 09-07-2011, 11:11 PM

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