Brand: Philco Radio &
Telev. Corp. Year
Of
Manufacture: 1933 Frequency Range: 550-1500 KC
Tube lineup: 25Z5 Rectifier, 43 Output, 75 2nd Det, 78 I.F, 6A7Det/Oscillator
Schematic: Available here, courtesy of Nostalgia Air. Riders 3-57
Tube lineup: 25Z5 Rectifier, 43 Output, 75 2nd Det, 78 I.F, 6A7Det/Oscillator
Schematic: Available here, courtesy of Nostalgia Air. Riders 3-57
This
radio was purchased at the Louisville Hamfest on September 8th, 2007.
It was bought from a fellow radio collector for the mere price of
$20.00. This radio has obviously been well cared for it's entire life,
as everything was original and in great condition, with the exception
of a torn grill cloth.
After a good cleaning, a new grill cloth, and the chassis being overhauled, this is not a bad little receiver. The only problem was with the tuning drive, which uses a two speed shaft, with 3 small ball bearings as idlers between the two shafts.. The tuner was slipping, but the application of some thick white grease to the bearings fixed it right up. Below center: Before restoration.
After a good cleaning, a new grill cloth, and the chassis being overhauled, this is not a bad little receiver. The only problem was with the tuning drive, which uses a two speed shaft, with 3 small ball bearings as idlers between the two shafts.. The tuner was slipping, but the application of some thick white grease to the bearings fixed it right up. Below center: Before restoration.
