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1936 Philco 116PX Electronic Restoration
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I checked out most of the resistors , coils and chokes, and all checked out within reasonable tolerance.  Icon_thumbup

At this point, all I had left to do was install the new power cord and plug.

That was done early this evening, and at around 8:30pm PT, I took a deep breath, plugged it into my variac, and slowly brought it up.  Icon_eek

This video was taken during that 1st power up test.  Icon_biggrin

[Video: https://youtu.be/xQr6npbvtZs]

This video only demonstrates the AM band, with no alignment done yet.  Icon_wink

I'm happy to report all bands were receiving signals, apparently where they should be on the dial.   Icon_thumbup
I'll still do a quick alignment, though.  Icon_wink

After taking the video, I let the radio run on my bench for a little over an hour. I felt the main transformer. It did get hot, but not so hot I couldn't keep my hand on it. I will be checking voltages over the next few days, and make any changes or adjustments before I stick it back in the cabinet.  Icon_thumbup

The record changer restoration will come later. Once I start on that, I will continue the documentation thread here.

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 - 10-16-2017, 02:03 AM



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