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Need help identifying this Scott receiver
Hello! New to the forum here and hope someone can help me identify this Scott receiver. See photos of the full front view and a closeup of the dial and control area. The only label I could find has a serial number: EE 435. The radio has two eye tubes and covers several HF bands. Once I know the model I'm also hoping someone can direct me to schematics of both chassis and any service and alignment information. I will likely be refurbishing this gem and want to get a head start. Many thanks...Mike
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Permalink Reply by Alex R. Whitaker
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That's a Scott AM/FM Phantom. I believe that's from 1940-1942. Kent King will be able to tell you exactly when. It is in the Warrington cabinet, which was one of Scott's free offering when you bought one of their sets. They had several that were quite expensive, as well. The FM band is not the modern one, but is the old 42-50 MHz band. There are a few work-arounds sold so that you can put programming on there. These radios were offered with just one speaker, or you could get the two tweeter and crossover network option for higher fidelity. Here on the site, there is a Scott Info Archive.....look at the top of the page to the far right. There you will find all the information that's available for your set. Kent has gotten, over a number of years, lots of good service information.....most of it is Scott factory literature. It's all available here for free download.
I almost forgot to add that there are two tuning eyes because one is for AM/Short Wave, and the other is for tuning FM.
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Permalink Reply by Michael Doyle
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Thanks Alex. That's really great information. Looks like I have all I need for now. Very interesting to hear they offered it in a number of configurations, different cabinets, speakers etc. I will look through all the archive files. The chassis are covered by a layer of dust but I can see the gleaming plating shining through. Looking forward to making it play again...Mike
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Permalink Reply by Kent King
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Alex gave you a great rundown. That is an early FM Phantom, dates from summer 1940. Your set looks very complete, but if you find you need something as you restore it, reach out to me. Years ago, I bought an FM Phantom completely dismantled in a box - so I have almost a complete one available as needed.
Kent
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Thanks Kent. Against my strong advice, my nephew powered up the set and did hear some static and noisy control sounds so I think it will be straightforward. I quickly pulled the plug! Good to know you have some spare parts if needed. I'm not sure when I'll get to it but it's great to have a resource like this forum. Thanks again...Mike
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I strongly suggest replacing all the filter caps, and any paper caps you are able to reach. That set is a tough one, there are many caps that require disassembly of other parts just to replace them. Focus on any paper caps on the B+ voltages especially. Check the B+ divider resistor, those are often open on one or more sections. And keep the nephew away from it, you were right to pull the plug. Only use the correct fuses, that will keep you from losing a power transformer.
Kent
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Kent...Thanks for the advice. I tried to explain about leaky capacitors and positive grid biases but it went nowhere. Glad I was there to yank the cord! I'm going to reserve this for the winter. Looks like a long and careful process but I have been there before...Mike
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