[Boatanchors] Philco table radio

Glen Zook [email protected]
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 18:43:34 -0800 (PST)


Philco did use the year in some of their model
numbers.  However, those are something like 38-15
(made this one up although it may be a good number!). 
Therein the 38 indicates the model year.  But, on
those with just a number, the year is not indicated.

I normally use 400 volt capacitors since they work in
about any receiver.  

Use a 450 volt capacitor for the electrolytic.  They
are cheap from Mouser.

The mica capacitors are in the same range as the paper
capacitors.  However, I seldom have to replace any of
them.

Good luck on the redoing.  I just got through a few
minutes ago repairing an RCA 6T5 (circa 1937) for a
customer.  Was just going to write up the bill when I
decided to check my E-Mail!

Glen, K9STH


--- "R.J. Keller" <[email protected]> wrote:

Philco Model 42 table radio (does the 42 refer to the
year?).> 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.
 
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.


=====
Glen, K9STH

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