1. The PHILCO Phorum
  2. Philco Radio Discussions
  3. Philco-Transitone Auto Radios

Welcome Guest! Be sure you know and follow the Phorum Rules before posting. Thank you and Enjoy! (January 12) x

Thread Closed
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Linear Mode
FOMOCO Radio
unit91
Junior Member
**
Posts: 12
Threads: 2
Joined: May 2012
City: Chesterfield, VA
#13

09-12-2015, 04:20 PM
(09-11-2015, 07:14 PM)VntgRads Wrote:  Find an old car antenna and give it a try.  You won't get too much of anything without one.  You may also have to adjust the antenna trimmer screw on the side.

Craig R.

OK.  When I connect the bulb wire to positive it now lights (had a bad ground before).  When I connect the radio and the bulb wires to positive at the same time the bulb goes out and the radio wire sparks.
Find
« Next Oldest | Next Newest »
Thread Closed


Messages In This Thread
FOMOCO Radio - by unit91 - 09-08-2015, 02:14 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by VntgRads - 09-08-2015, 05:07 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by unit91 - 09-09-2015, 01:39 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by VntgRads - 09-09-2015, 01:47 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by klondike98 - 09-09-2015, 03:26 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by unit91 - 09-09-2015, 07:39 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by VntgRads - 09-09-2015, 08:55 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by unit91 - 09-10-2015, 08:07 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by VntgRads - 09-10-2015, 09:49 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by unit91 - 09-11-2015, 01:40 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by VntgRads - 09-11-2015, 07:14 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by unit91 - 09-12-2015, 04:20 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by unit91 - 09-14-2015, 01:23 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by unit91 - 09-12-2015, 03:47 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by VntgRads - 09-12-2015, 05:48 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by VntgRads - 09-14-2015, 02:12 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by unit91 - 09-14-2015, 04:44 PM
RE: FOMOCO Radio - by VntgRads - 09-14-2015, 06:44 PM



Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)
[-]
Recent Posts
6TPZ and 5TPO Radio Help
Welcome to the Phorum, R3Sons! I have very limited experience with car radios other than installing custom radios back ...GarySP — 01:08 PM
462ron
OK, I need to rename this thread to say..Eico 368 TV/FM Sweep Generator instead of the current title..Heathkit Sweep Gen...462ron — 12:49 PM
6TPZ and 5TPO Radio Help
Hello, I have a Philco (Ford) 6TPZ and a 5TPO radio.  I replaced the electrolytic capacitors in both.  I have the SAMS m...R3Sons — 12:29 PM
The list of my radio & TV collection!
Hello Peter, Thank you for posting that !! Sincerely Richardradiorich — 09:40 AM
Eico 232 VTVM Schematic
It's a microwave antenna. ?;-p?. I substituted 1N4002s off the 6.3 vac winding for the 1.5 volt battery. Uniprobe is the...RodB — 05:50 PM
Eico 232 VTVM Schematic
Try BAMA for a schematic. Looks like a replacement power source for the D battery has been installed. The tube may be...Chas — 04:51 PM
Eico 232 VTVM Schematic
Is that a battery holder?morzh — 04:43 PM
Eico 232 VTVM Schematic
A friend gave me this Eico 232 VTVM and I'm having trouble locating the schematic for it. This one seems to be a later v...RodB — 04:17 PM
Var resistor id
Considering what it is in series with, I doubt there should be any power requirements. Of course, we should know wher...morzh — 03:23 PM
Var resistor id
Trim pot, about 1/2 watt part of focus divider. As stated 2k ohms. This appears to be a rusty chassis, resolder all ...Chas — 03:19 PM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently 5885 online users. [Complete List]
» 1 Member(s) | 5884 Guest(s)
Avatar

>
  1. The PHILCO Phorum
  2. Philco Radio Discussions
  3. Philco-Transitone Auto Radios