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9 knob BOL Restoration
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen Scheel Jul 29. 6 Replies 1 Like
Hello All,I’m finally getting around to starting the resto/repair process on my 9-knob, AM-only BOL Philharmonic. I’ve done this many times on ordinary radios, but for this particular set is there a…Continue
Philharmonic Knob Verification
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Seickel Jan 27, 2022. 5 Replies 1 Like
Hello all. My first post here.Do these knobs look correct for this philharmonic? Also i see no hint of FM on this set .. assume it AM only.THanksSteve…Continue
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"The "bass choke shield"assembly is the topside chrome plated box (left rear) between the pair of 3rd audio 6J5's and the pair of Volume Expander 6L7's. Unsolder the 4 wires (making careful notes). Failure to replyace the caps…"
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9 knob BOL Restoration
Hello All,I’m finally getting around to starting the resto/repair process on my 9-knob, AM-only BOL Philharmonic. I’ve done this many times on ordinary radios, but for this particular set is there a tried-and-true process to power up and check things as I go? Looks like the amp/PS has had some work done to it at some point in the past already.Thanks, SteveSee More
"did the set get picked up? Curious what changer is in it."
"I only recognized it because I have one. I was going to sell it and then decided i like it to much and changed my mind. The price realized on that one has me considering the option again. I'm hardly wealthy and that is a…"
"Scott Philharmonic FM version Wellington cabinet
This was actually a Gothic Grand cabinet?"
"could you just send the original transformer to get rewound? That way he should have all information he needs to create a new core?"
"Yes, that is AM only. On the AM/FM Philharmonics the dial scale that is red on this set is replaced by the 42 to 50 Mhz FM scale. That would be the old FM band and is no longer used for commercial broadcasts. The AM/FM sets are…"
"Gotcha. So I guess you could opt to receive experimental TV broadcast or FM"
"Thanks for the good quality photo.
FYI - prewar television was pretty much in the experimental phase, in some larger metropolitan areas.
Unlike today, then the audio was broadcast as high frequency short wave signal, and a high frequency SW…"
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