"On the Phantom I just finished, the scratch suppressor on/off is at the high sensitivity end of the sensitivity control - which isn't good. If you turn on the scratch suppressor while on a shortwave station you can hear the receive level come…"
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Original caps for Phantom Deluxe
Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Poland Nov 5. 43 Replies 0 Likes
Anybody have a picture of an original Phantom Deluxe (no FM) showing the underside of the power amp? Need spec/ part no. o the .05 caps to find original replacements to rebuild. Also spec,…Continue
McMurdo Silver - Universal V and VI PS/Audio and PM Speaker Output
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What to do with all of those lonely receiver chassis after the amp and speakers get sold off - - -https://www.russoldradios.com/blogContinue
McMurdo Silver Power Supply/Amp, Unidentified
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Webb Mar 22, 2018. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I have a version of the MPV - MPVI power supply that has 5 tube sockets on it rather than the 6 normally seen on the MPV or the 4 used on the MPVI. Has anyone seen one of these? I have not identified…Continue
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"Nice interesting story!
That a 5 year old radio is described as old and worn out is striking, as we are used to electronics lasting years longer (except for refrigerators :>) ).
FYI, as usual, the cabinet would have been delivered with the front…"
"Russ -
Great story! I have saved copies of the letters, I have hundreds of pieces of correspondence, and things like these are gems.
For those who'd like to meet him, this is Henry (Hank) Kerl, circa 1944. I'll have to see what I can find…"
"As promised, here is the story:
https://www.russoldradios.com/blog/scott-phantom-deluxe-1940"
"The drawer with it's bird's eye front is still there. Somebody reduced it's depth to about 5 in. This wasn't necessary and I intend to restore it to near it's original depth in the future."
"the 15 inch speaker was available for the 20 tube Phantom in 1940, so maybe your 15 inch speaker was original to the cabinet. And the cabinet may have been still available, contemporary to the Phantom Deluxe for awhile. Looks like your cabinet once…"
"The Scott has been moved over to the house. Sue played the Bing Crosby Christmas album last night. Her mother used to listen to that collection at Christmas. ( Eight songs on 4 records at 78RPM ) It is working very well. I had to use the tractor to…"
"Very nice presentation."
"I had considered that as the most likely answer. But, the large chassis is still behind the escutcheon/cabinet front. There would have had to be a cabinet with extra big decorative work for that to apply. Is there one like that? (other than the…"
"Has anybody ever asked - or answered the question: Why did they put the controls so close together? They had space to separate them."
"The cabinet doesn't look too bad. How hard would it be to put an AW23 back in there? - - - or an 810. I really don't like 810B cabinets. I know, I have one berried under something. But the radio is all restored."
"I'll bet that is about the most densely packed Scott cabinet, but I did find room for a Fisher pre-amp for mag cartridges. Who ever did the layout was either very good , had done it before or both. I don't think that there were any…"
"The Phantom Deluxe that I am working on is DD-404"
"Based on all of that, it would be appropriate to charge more for it. After all, if you have a $1000 radio with old curtains for grill cloth you are probably more motivated than most.
I often get requests to sell Items I have manufactured and…"
"Historical news and more:
I just went through all of the paperwork that came with the Phantom Deluxe.
First I should mention that the Arnold family purchased this Scott new. It was given to me by the grandson. It has never seen a store room or…"
"That would be the best Idea. We need to find a good sample. I have the original pics from GCHQ web site. But they probably won't help much. Just DON'T use an example from RD."
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- At 1:19pm on May 7, 2017,
Russ Webb said…
Projects now are a Zenith 1000Z Strat and a Mcmurdo Silver Masterpiece V in a Oxford cabinet.
- At 10:24am on March 10, 2017,
Thanks Joe,
At the moment I don't have a project so I am doing maintenance.
I only have 2 Scotts, both are working along with several hundred other radios on display at my shop.
- At 10:06am on March 10, 2017,
Joseph W Strickland said…
Russ;
Welcome to the group! We are all ready to help others along the way. Let us know about your project receiver and what issues you may need help with.
Joe
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