[NJARC] Stromberg Carlson 846

[Scott Roberts]

Hi Joe- Sorry for the delay responding, been busy and
sick at the same time... Anyway, I am attaching a
couple pics of an 846A- not mine, as I haven't taken
pics yet, but I am also including a couple scans of
the technical detail sheets from the case.
Interestingly enough, I got mine running already!
Tested the tubes last night(all in good order)
replaced the majority of the power cable, and replaced
a glaringly defective .00025mf capacitor.(Had a
definite crack in it) Also cleaned ll the accumulated
dust off the chassis... I initially hooked it up to my
isolation transformer, and through a light bulb, for a
low power start up, but that only got the dial bulb to
glow dimly. So I ran it direct through the isolation
transformer- nothing came on! So I fed her line power,
and she came right to life. The bulb started a little
dim, and brightened right up, and the tubes started
glowing. Then I started hearing stuff on the tuner,
and was able to pull in a few local stations. I can't
wait to hang a longwire, and see how she does! I've
been listening through a headset, as the speaker cone
is totally withered and dead... Need a recone job.
Otherwise, all looks fine! a little more cosmetic to
do, and she'll be 100%(some wood touch ups, and a new
speaker cloth.)

Scott
--- Joe Cro <n3ibx at verizon.net> wrote:

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> Hello Scott,
>                  If possible, could you send a
> picture or two of your S-C 
> model 846 to my email address? I have a model 842
> from 1929, and wonder what 
> the differences are between the two models. They
> could be completely 
> different, but I'd like to see for myself.
> 
> The best of luck with your new acquisition. It
> sounds like you really like 
> it!
> 
> Best Regards,
>                      Joe Cro N3IBX
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Scott Roberts" <ng19delta at yahoo.com>
> To: "New Jersey Antique Radio Club"
> <njarc at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 10:38 PM
> Subject: [NJARC] Stromberg Carlson 846
> 
> 
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> > Gents-
> > I've just picked up a lovely Stromberg Carlson
> Model
> > 846A(60 cycle model).
> >
> > Does anyone in the club work with Stromberg
> Carlson? I
> > am used to Philco and I am not sure what I should
> look
> > at, should there be any issues.(I am planning to
> > release a few of my projects I just will not be
> > getting to any time soon)
> >
> > I found the schematics on Nostalgia Air, and am
> trying
> > to figure this machine out.
> >
> > The general condition is very good- needs the
> speaker
> > recored, and a piece made or found for the dial
> > mounting: the original pot-metal piece has serious
> > cracks, and no longer will grip the tuner shaft. I
> am
> > also looking for an original door pull knob and
> stud-
> > one is missing. And, of course, as all my radios
> seem
> > to have, the grill cloth is in need of
> replacement. I
> > have to do a little case repair, the speaker
> > box/chassis mount needs cleaning and new laminate
> > needs to be put on. The original inside stickers
> are
> > present in about 95% condition, and I am planning
> to
> > scan and reprint them...
> >
> > I have not even attempted any power up at this
> time. I
> > have a list of proper resistances to check
> against,
> > but I was wondering what I was dealing with here-
> It
> > appears there are a block of flat box condensors.
> The
> > chassis itself is a beautiful heavy copper
> > construction, with all types of shielding.
> >
> > Any replies appreciated! I am planning to make
> this
> > month's meeting(for a change... Very busy lately)
> and
> > hope to be able to chat with someone regarding
> this
> > nice  receiver.
> >
> > thanks!
> > Scott
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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