02-13-2023, 08:42 PM
The LOC terminal is the lead which connects to one side of the AC line through a capacitor. Do not connect this terminal to ground.
The LOC terminal will be most effective if the AC end of capacitor (33) is connected to the hot side of the line - not the neutral side of the line.
It is not recommended to use the LOC terminal as an antenna these days due to the proximity of AC to this terminal. Philco provided this in their early days of radio manufacturing in an effort to eliminate the need for an external antenna. However, for model 86 or similar Philcos, there is nothing better to use than a good, long, longwire antenna which is preferably erected outside with suitable lightning protection.
In any event, yes indeed, capacitor (33) should be an X1-Y2 rated safety capacitor.
The LOC terminal will be most effective if the AC end of capacitor (33) is connected to the hot side of the line - not the neutral side of the line.
It is not recommended to use the LOC terminal as an antenna these days due to the proximity of AC to this terminal. Philco provided this in their early days of radio manufacturing in an effort to eliminate the need for an external antenna. However, for model 86 or similar Philcos, there is nothing better to use than a good, long, longwire antenna which is preferably erected outside with suitable lightning protection.
In any event, yes indeed, capacitor (33) should be an X1-Y2 rated safety capacitor.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
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