I like the idea of double checking your work. I see that there is the classic Philco bakelite block for the " line balance" they are usually 0.010 to 0.015 mfd. caps, but occasionally there could be a problem. Never cared for the tar impregnated caps. Have a Merry Christmas and see you in the spring!
This radio didn’t work when I got it. When I first started in this hobby I used my dead Philco as a learning tool. My goal was to learn enough to refresh my Grandfather’s ‘48 Philco and not blow it up. Now I’m trying revive the dead Philco. I will more or less start over. Double checking everything. The plan for the dead converter tube is to start taking voltage readings at the plate and work backwards until I hit 150 volts. That’s the plan anyway. The Bakelite block was updated when I was learning. I took out the tar and replaced the caps. This Philco is a real challenge but when it plays again that will be awesome. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a great 2025. I’ll see you in Kutztown. Steve
From the video, it appears you replaced all of the capacitors and resistors. With that many parts replacements, it is easy to accidentally make a wiring error. The no plate voltage on the converter tube may be due to an open coil, broken wire, broken rotary switch, a short on the plate terminal caused by a wiring error, or the B+ feed resistor connected to the wrong terminal. That my "best shot" as to the problem after seeing your 3.5 minute video. With the number of components you replaced, there is a good chance you have more than one problem. Troubleshoot the converter plate voltage loss problem first, then take each circuit block one by one for a closer inspection. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Yes I replaced the capacitors and resistors years ago. The radio didn’t work when I got it. I’ve been trying off and on since then to get it to work. The dead converter plates could be the problem. I hope so. The rotary switch is always suspect. I’ve cleaned it but sections still look black. I’ll keep all your suggestions in mind. I would love to hear this radio play again that would be a real victory. Thank you for watching and sharing your knowledge. Have a Merry Christmas and great New Years 🎄🥂 Steve
I like the idea of double checking your work. I see that there is the classic Philco bakelite block for the " line balance" they are usually 0.010 to 0.015 mfd. caps, but occasionally there could be a problem. Never cared for the tar impregnated caps. Have a Merry Christmas and see you in the spring!
This radio didn’t work when I got it. When I first started in this hobby I used my dead Philco as a learning tool. My goal was to learn enough to refresh my Grandfather’s ‘48 Philco and not blow it up.
Now I’m trying revive the dead Philco. I will more or less start over. Double checking everything. The plan for the dead converter tube is to start taking voltage readings at the plate and work backwards until I hit 150 volts. That’s the plan anyway.
The Bakelite block was updated when I was learning. I took out the tar and replaced the caps.
This Philco is a real challenge but when it plays again that will be awesome.
I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a great 2025. I’ll see you in Kutztown.
Steve
From the video, it appears you replaced all of the capacitors and resistors. With that many parts replacements, it is easy to accidentally make a wiring error. The no plate voltage on the converter tube may be due to an open coil, broken wire, broken rotary switch, a short on the plate terminal caused by a wiring error, or the B+ feed resistor connected to the wrong terminal. That my "best shot" as to the problem after seeing your 3.5 minute video. With the number of components you replaced, there is a good chance you have more than one problem. Troubleshoot the converter plate voltage loss problem first, then take each circuit block one by one for a closer inspection.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Yes I replaced the capacitors and resistors years ago. The radio didn’t work when I got it. I’ve been trying off and on since then to get it to work. The dead converter plates could be the problem. I hope so. The rotary switch is always suspect. I’ve cleaned it but sections still look black. I’ll keep all your suggestions in mind. I would love to hear this radio play again that would be a real victory. Thank you for watching and sharing your knowledge.
Have a Merry Christmas and great New Years 🎄🥂
Steve
This could get ineteresting. I just subbed to your channel.
I’m hitting a lot of roadblocks with this Philco. I hope to have a new video out in a few days. Thank you for watching my efforts and subscribing.