"Thank you, David. I will do that so others may see this. It's just a neat radio that I have wanted for many years and am now enjoying the beginning of my restoration. It appears as though the power supply was updated with capacitor replacement…"
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Special Research Request
Started Nov 10, 2025 0 Replies 0 Likes
This request is hopelessly specific, but if you are one of the people I am seeking, please reach out!There are six recorded AW15 serial numbers with the prefix Z. For a couple reasons, this is…Continue
Missing Cabinets
Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Poland Aug 20, 2025. 2 Replies 0 Likes
In our Scott Info Archive (link above), there is a folder for Cabinets. These are all images of cabinets presently in collections. I have added a new folder in the Cabinets area - Missing Cabinets.…Continue
Cabinet Project
Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Poland Feb 22, 2025. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Does ANYONE have an example of the cabinets in this folder?…Continue
Allwave 15 variations
Started Feb 15, 2025 0 Replies 1 Like
OK, research project for everyone!I am building a master index of Scott schematics. The Allwave 15 is problematic, and there are many versions of the set. I presently have 6 tuner schematics and 3…Continue
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"Bob - this particular thread is really for serial number gathering.
Suggest you open a new thread for further dialog and for questions for your Philharmonic. Maybe start with a photo of your front with dial. and the cabinet. As you acquired it from…"
"Thank you for this information. If I understand your information, this is most likely a very early BOL and the remote is a bonus. Since it's not considered a different "version", it's most likely not of any greater value than any…"
"That is the rarest of the Philharmonic series. 7 knob B of L that is. It was produced for a very short period of time. The remote makes it even rarer. I don't count the pull out switch as a knob. That is one set that has…"
" Thank you, Dave, for all of your insight. It all makes sense to me. Just figuring out the functions of the controls on the second closely monitored power up, I assumed this was maybe the case. Someone has replaced the push/pull scratch…"
"Bob - Your Philly is evidently the first iteration of the BOL dial (Beam of Light) of late 1938 to late 1939.
Yours is basically the Pointer Dial receiver with new BOL Stradivarius dial (a less complicated dial assembly).
The new 1939 Stradivarius…"
"Scott, my Philly is a bit odd in the knob count. It appears it was a 7-knob set but has an additional knob directly below the tuning knob, making it an 8-knob set. I'm not sure what it's purpose is but I am certain I will understand more…"
"Bob, is your BOL a 7 knob set or a 9 knob set (including tuning knob)?
There is a LL-178 that is a dial pointer remote set. "
"Hello Kent. The serial number is LL-174 on my BOL Dial Philly with remote control. Any info you can provide is appreciated."
"Do you have one? Or do you want one? If you need anything, please let me know!"
"Thanks...I have that one in the database already. It was probably built in the summer of 1941.
Kent"
"Erik -
That is a fantastic note with the set. I had an Allwave 23 with a note that it had been owned by one of FDRs Secret Service agents, but could never find anything. I did give your set and note some thought. I have a huge list of famous Scott…"
"Hi Kent, I just found this blog yesterday. I originally made a post asking if there was anyway to trace a serial number of my Scott 33 tube Philharmonic (serial code GG 400) to original purchase records. I was told no. The reason I…"
"The Masterpiece was released after the Super XII was discontinued. Knowing how Scott reused parts, I'm not surprised at the similarities. With the exception of the Laureate, all the sets from the Philharmonic through WW2 are basically the same…"
"Randy - Dave's suggestion is one he and I have used in the past. I'll check to see if there are socket voltages, but <in general> you should see higher voltages (150-250) on pins 3 (plate) and 4 (screen) for most of the RF/IF and…"
"I should have added...the collection is located in north central Illinois."
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Estate Sale
Posted on January 2, 2026 at 1:09pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I hate to start out the new year with this news, but one of our site members passed away a couple months ago and the family is looking to sell his collection. He has many radios other than Scott, but here is a list of the Scott sets available:
- Philharmonic in Chippendale
- Philharmonic in Warrington
- Allwave 23 in Tasman
- Allwave 23 in Warrington
- Allwave 15 in Oxford
- Allwave 15 in Napier
- Phantom Deluxe in…
FM Tuners
Posted on October 22, 2025 at 6:56am 2 Comments 1 Like
So I got lucky last week and saw an FM Tuner without a cabinet on ebay BuyItNow, and I snagged it. It arrived with some travel damage (poorly packed), and it was a bit rough to start (missing tube shields, marginal chrome)...but it is the lowest serial number to date (HH-309) and makes the 12th unit I have record for. I'd like to hear from anyone with an FM Tuner (if you are willing to share) - pics, serial numbers (in case you have one I don't know about) and how many in cabinets? I already…
ContinueScott parts and parts chassis at Kutztown
Posted on August 31, 2025 at 3:20pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
OK everyone:
I am taking these boxes of shields and covers to Kutztown. They are not great examples, but many are pretty decent and might be upgrades for your sets. These parts will also be very reasonable.
Also, in the second pic are parts chassis - I will bring these to Kutztown for $10 ea, PM me with your wants. Ask about other…
ContinueScott Buildings in Chicago
Posted on August 1, 2025 at 12:35pm 1 Comment 3 Likes
I am in Chicago this weekend for the ARCI meet and presenting on Scott. Whenever I am in Chicago, I try to visit the old building at 4450 N Ravenswood Ave. On this trip, I also wanted to find the 3 sites used during (and after) WW2. 4525 N Ravenswood became the "civilian" offices for Scott during the war, and this small building still stands. 4541 is a larger building, known as "Factory #2" during the war. After the war and Scott's departure, 4541 became the main building until they moved to…
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- At 10:58am on October 30, 2023,
Thomas Day said…
Hi Kent:
I can send the money for the power supply Wednesday. Let me know how and where to send it. iI have used paypal in the past.
Thanks Thom. 6448 S Fairfield Ave. Chicago, Il 60629. 7737324913
- At 11:08am on April 27, 2022,
Bill Whelan said…
Hi Mr. King- I trust you have seen many of the customer cabinets that EH Scott customers commissioned in the 1930. I a trying to identify if this cabinet originally has EH Scott electronics installed in it. If not, any ideas?
Thanks you, Bill Whelan
- At 6:28pm on July 16, 2021,
norman david warren said…
got the trimmer ok Thanks Norman W.
- At 12:52am on July 29, 2018,
Ralph Kearton said…
Hi Kent
I'm Keen to get a copy or the collectors guide
However I would need it shipped to NZ
The eBay listing doesn't ship herec
Got any ideas as to. How I can get one
I've just signed up to pay pal if that helps
Cheers Ralph kearton
- At 5:57pm on January 28, 2017,
Kent King said…
that image is great! I will add it to the archive. Thank you!
- At 2:50pm on January 28, 2017,
Joseph W Strickland said…
Kent;
I hope this attachment works. I finished the composite figures 26 and 30 for the Late version 800B. I found this helpful in tracing out the electric tuning arrangement of the 800B receivers.
Joe
If this turns out to not be satisfactory resolution and detail, let me know and I will try sending the *.pdf file which is 5.3MB.
Joe
- At 1:58pm on January 14, 2017,
Kent;
I took a closer look at the Late 800B parts radio tuner chassis that I have. It is SN 6182 and I found its final test stamp inside the preset tuning assembly backplate and the date is Jan 15, 1947. So that one can be added to your database.
I took the time to take a good photo of the Late version 800B AM SW RF compartment underneath. This unit has never had any parts replaced in that area, so this part of it is unmolested. I had just noticed that the Early version SN 1035 that I have had already been worked on and there were some changes to bypass capacitor placement that I do not agree with. My intent is to put it back as close to original lead dress and parts placement as possible. Sometimes changes in part placement and lead dress can cause significant problems to develop and result in inability to properly align RF circuits.
Joe
- At 7:34am on November 23, 2016,
Thanks you! I have added your cleaned up diagrams to the Scott Info Archive 800B folder. Your work is greatly appreciated!
Kent
- At 4:50pm on November 21, 2016,
Kent;
Yes I am willing to contribute these for fellow members and others use. I enjoy doing this type of work. I was originally in product documentation at Collins Radio which included doing schematics.
Joe
- At 8:00am on November 21, 2016,
Joe -
That's great...when you get them done, I will post them in the archive if you are willing. All such work helps everyone here. That is what this forum is all about!
Kent
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