10-21-2011, 06:55 PM
Yes, I've seen worse. I've owned worse. I've restored worse sets than that!
The "gizmo" that was attached to the back is the Philco longwire antenna coupler, made for use on 1941 and 1942 Philco models. It allows the use of a longwire antenna in most Philcos made during those particular model years, in case the built-in loop did not get the job done.
There are two Phorum threads about the antenna coupler. The first shows the unit; the second gives a schematic and parts values.
http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showth...p?tid=1472
http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showth...p?tid=2599
The first link Keith (ipwizard) posted shows a very detailed, step-by-step restoration of a 41-255, which is very similar to the 41-280. Now after reading all of the links above, if you still do not feel comfortable tackling this chassis, maybe you should contact Texasrocker? I do not know how close he is to you, but he is in the same state...
http://www.texasvintageaudio.com/
The "gizmo" that was attached to the back is the Philco longwire antenna coupler, made for use on 1941 and 1942 Philco models. It allows the use of a longwire antenna in most Philcos made during those particular model years, in case the built-in loop did not get the job done.
There are two Phorum threads about the antenna coupler. The first shows the unit; the second gives a schematic and parts values.
http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showth...p?tid=1472
http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showth...p?tid=2599
The first link Keith (ipwizard) posted shows a very detailed, step-by-step restoration of a 41-255, which is very similar to the 41-280. Now after reading all of the links above, if you still do not feel comfortable tackling this chassis, maybe you should contact Texasrocker? I do not know how close he is to you, but he is in the same state...
http://www.texasvintageaudio.com/
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
