[Boatanchors] Philco table radio

R.J. Keller [email protected]
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 18:38:27 -0500


Hi gang,
Need a little help here with this restoration of a Philco Model 42 table radio
(does the 42 refer to the year?). I have the Rider schematic and alignment
page. Included is the parts list which leaves a bit to be desired.

All of the paper condensers are listed with a voltage listing from 200V to as
high as 800V but on the schematic, the highest voltage marked is 100V at the
tube plates and at the PS filter electrolytic. Not sure if these condenser
voltage specs are meaningful or not. They are all paper so I will replace all
with orange drops of one voltage, probably 200V, unless somebody has some
insight into why there is an assortment of voltage markings in the parts list.

All of the micas in the parts list have no voltage marking at all. What would
be a good voltage value to use for these when I replace any bad ones with
silver micas?

The tubular (not a can) filter cap, a 10-20-20, also has no readable voltage
marking and no mention on the parts list. I am sure this is MUST replacement
(3 separates actually) but again I have no idea what voltage to select.

This is a beautiful looking wood radio with AM plus a short wave band. Can't
wait to get it restored.
Thanks for any help you can give.
73, Dick KF4NS
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Keep the glow!