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Old 07-12-2017, 08:07 PM
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Stumped a Librarian and an old book store today.. That books rarer than the radio im trying to fix.. Anyone have a lead on one? Running out of leads around here..

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Old 07-13-2017, 08:34 AM
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Posted on the Philco Phorum:

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Old 07-13-2017, 09:40 AM
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The link only works for logged in members of the Philco Phorum. It takes you to a thread that states the author has a few copies left and is will to sell them to Philco Phorum members for $13.50.
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Old 07-13-2017, 03:30 PM
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Just registered awaiting approval.. meanwhile, considering adding a 3 prong cord i have lying around to the radio since the original is unsalvageable. The question i have is would the Ground leg make a good GROUND point for the antenna ground? or would it be too "noisy"?

Or should i just use a standard 2 pin cord??


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Old 07-13-2017, 11:19 PM
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Yay.. book ordered... Thanks for the heads up Sean

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Old 07-14-2017, 12:21 AM
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Ordered one for myself, thanks guys!

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Old 09-05-2017, 09:45 PM
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Anyone ever have a speaker done By nostalgiasounds in Oregon? Thinking of sending the speaker there because its close to me...

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Anyone ever have a speaker done By nostalgiasounds in Oregon? Thinking of sending the speaker there because its close to me...

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No experience with them, but I had my speaker done by Allen Speaker Reconing in Houston. Allen is an old-time repairman who's been doing reconing for decades, and the job he did on my speaker was top notch. He was also a real hoot to talk to on the phone as well.


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Old 09-06-2017, 11:51 PM
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Cool, i was curious because of location (closer to me). Probably not a good time to send anything to Houston at the moment. Not in a hurry, just gathering info..

How do i contact Allen?

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Cool, i was curious because of location (closer to me). Probably not a good time to send anything to Houston at the moment. Not in a hurry, just gathering info..

How do i contact Allen?

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Good point about Houston. I don't know if that area was affected - the best thing to do would be to call them at (713) 862-2747.

For what it's worth, I mailed them the speaker when I got it reconed. It was easier and cheaper than fighting Houston traffic. The speaker was returned to me packaged better than when I'd sent it to them.

Wish I had info on the speaker place close to you, but since Allen's did a great job on mine, I thought I'd give them a plug.


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Just registered awaiting approval.. meanwhile, considering adding a 3 prong cord i have lying around to the radio since the original is unsalvageable. The question i have is would the Ground leg make a good GROUND point for the antenna ground? or would it be too "noisy"?

Or should i just use a standard 2 pin cord??


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I put grounded cords on transformer radios I restore, especially the pre-built-in-antenna models before 1940. A ground is necessary to optimize ground wave reception with a long wire antenna. Two Y2 rated caps from each side of AC line to ground helps also.

Most of the noise I get is not via AC mains but radiated from noisy crap like cheap LED screw-in lamps and crummy high-THD electronic ballasts. The AM loop antennas are especially prone.
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Old 09-07-2017, 07:37 PM
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Good point about Houston. I don't know if that area was affected - the best thing to do would be to call them at (713) 862-2747.

For what it's worth, I mailed them the speaker when I got it reconed. It was easier and cheaper than fighting Houston traffic. The speaker was returned to me packaged better than when I'd sent it to them.

Wish I had info on the speaker place close to you, but since Allen's did a great job on mine, I thought I'd give them a plug.


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Nothing wrong with satisfied word of mouth..

Dropped the Place close to me an e-mail and havent heard squat so far, so it may go to Houston after all..

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Old 10-24-2017, 10:21 PM
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Anyone have a MFD translation for a PHILCO 30-4020-X ?

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Answer was .05...

But atleast the speaker is re-coned

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