"I think I did try to pick up an RCA once (it had been left outside for a few days in the trash and rain). I gave up on it .. too heavy and too messed up. My buddy carried the 600 up to the second floor of my house. Even that is a bit challenging to…"
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Proper Power Cord routing for Scott SLRM radio
Started Mar 12, 2023 0 Replies 0 Likes
I recently purchased a Scott SLRM marine radio. I have some questions about running this safely.The radio was sold to me as a good working unit so I decided to power it up, but cautiously. I hooked…Continue
Did E, H. Scott hand sign letters to customers?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ken Carr Sep 26, 2019. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I recently purchased an interesting letter from Mr. Scott to a customer. It includes the original envelope dated Feb. 25, 1938. I assume such a letter went out to many customers at the same time.Does…Continue
Interesting Scott factory tool on eBay
Started this discussion. Last reply by John T. Meredith May 13, 2019. 6 Replies 0 Likes
This coil winder is said to be an original tool from the Scott factory. It is interesting how almost anything with the name E. H. Scott attached to it is offered at such a high price.…Continue
Philharmonic (and others): What styles of knobs used and when? (plastic, wood, pinch, metal, etc.)
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Willenborg Apr 8, 2019. 30 Replies 0 Likes
This ebay auction, ending in moments, is already bid up to $227.50 for a nice set of knobss for a Philharmonic. Wow…Continue
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"That was a great story, Michael! I picked up on the part about driving from Providence, RI. That is where I was from up until 5 years old. I am now way down south in Hope Valley, RI. The 180 must be good if it is anything like the 170 (ham…"
"Very nice Hammarlund ! I especially like the brown knobs. That and the change in type of meter seem to be the major external differences between the two.I have not replaced the filter caps on mine (as far as I can remember, anyways). I should follow…"
"Nice to see you are getting great results! A good antenna makes all the difference in the world. I had my SLRM on top of a military signal generator on the floor of my shop. I could not use it there. Today my neighbor, who is a strong guy, lifted it…"
"Sounds like that Deoxit made a big difference. Keep working at the improvements. You have a great radio that is no longer produced and which few people will ever enjoy. We radio people have all the fun!"
24A. My Scott SLRM up and running on my workbench
"Very nicely done! I have one of these also and think it is a truly fun radio!"
"Thanks, Norman. That makes a lot of sense that they are the root of the shutdowns. Another radio person on Facebook also told me that these caps are the likely source of the problem. I will also rewire the plug since it appears backwards to me…"
"I will surely replace those capacitors! Thanks for the advice. Currently working on an RCA 143 that I must complete first. Then I’ll update the Scott."
"Thanks, Scott. The radio looks new inside and out! I made a reasonable offer to the owner and then we just “talked radio” for some time after which he said “You can have it for what you offered.” I meet the best people in the…"
Proper Power Cord routing for Scott SLRM radio
I recently purchased a Scott SLRM marine radio. I have some questions about running this safely.The radio was sold to me as a good working unit so I decided to power it up, but cautiously. I hooked it up to a variable transformer which was in turn attached to a series dim bulb unit and then to the AC. I used my shop circuit which is GFCI protected. Upon turning the radio on it immediately tripped the GFCI. This happened even without the dim bulb or the transformer. I then powered up through an…See More
"I appreciate your description of how you prepared the Scott SLRM. I just purchased one last weekend whike at the New England Vintage Electronics fleamarket. It is a hefty 55 pounds. Mine is in excellent cosmetic condition and someone had already…"
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 3:51pm on February 25, 2017,
Ray Ruhlen said…
Born in Rhode Island, but have come a long way. Now living in Seattle, WA with my wife, Sharron, and two cats. Daughter lives a little north with her family and son lives in Hood River, Or with HIS family. Four grandchildren they keep us busy.
- At 5:53pm on January 18, 2015,
Rocco John Wittwer said…
Hi Ken. Thanks for the welcoming ! I've posted several photos of my Scott radio set and I hope someone can identify what exactly I have here... and hopefully a rough idea what it's worth
Thanks again
Rocco
- At 12:24pm on January 15, 2014,
Ron Ramirez said…
I would suggest gentle brushing of the cone with a small 100% Genuine Bristle paint brush.
- At 10:41pm on January 14, 2014,
Hi Ken
Thanks for the note. Sorry for the late reply. I moved in October and haven't been on here until now. Regarding the Philharmonic speaker, I have done nothing to it so far. A collector I know swears by mineral oil on (dusted off) cones, but I have never used the stuff. Thanks for the kind words regarding the Philco book, I appreciate it.
- At 6:01am on August 12, 2012,
Ralph Kearton said…
Hi Ken, Thank you just back from vacation and thought i would reply
I was born just 200miles from Scott sometime later!
largely unknown in New Zealand out side of old radio circles
own a 800b chassis in very good order
know of less than 6 scotts in new zealand
Will get a few photos up soon
Thanks again
Ralph
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Envelope for Allwave Deluxe Instructions
Posted on November 15, 2016 at 11:30am 4 Comments 0 Likes
I recently received the original envelope that the instruction manual for my AW Deluxe 12 came in. I have attached here a scan of the really neat cachet from the left side of the envelope.
Unfortunately there was no postal date stamp since a precancel stamp was…
ContinueMy Philharmonic featured on SWLing Blog Post
Posted on April 6, 2016 at 1:14pm 5 Comments 1 Like
I subscribe to an excellent blog called the SWLing Post. It is run by Thomas Witherspoon, a man who has boundless energy.
Recently he featured a Crosley radio that was competing for the high end market back in the late '30's. At the end of the article he asked if any of his readers had a 'benchmark' radio.
I responded with a few photos of my BOL Philharmonic and he created a post from my information.
You can check it out at: …
ContinueReplacing the 7 capacitors in the Bass Box
Posted on January 22, 2016 at 12:17pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
My Philharmonic had a number of problems when I first began to repair it. Once all the major problems were taken care of (thanks mostly due to several very helpful people on this forum) I finally got around to the nasty bits. There is rectangular box under the chassis which I think is called the Bass Boost Box. All seams are fully soldered together and the wires that leave it come out just one hole. It was recommended that I change out all of those capacitors. I saved that job for…
ContinueWTWW Christmas Photograph
Posted on December 29, 2015 at 8:52pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
The shortwave station WTWW runs a Christmas event each year. They ask listeners to submit a photograph of the radio you are using while listening to Christmas music on their station.
Last year I submitted a photo of a Zenith Trans-Oceanic I was using.
This year I took a photo of the Scott Philharmonic which I recently put back together and placed in my radio room so I can use it. My photo is below. ( the knobs are all wrong - someday I will find a set).…
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