"The pointer dial Philharmonic I overhauled about 25 years ago was full of these. I don't remember the serial number.....I swapped some stuff to Mike Clark for it."
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Lots of mics caps
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alex R. Whitaker 6 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I am working on a very early Philharmonic (single letter prefix). There…Continue
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
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"Yeah, those Micamolds are paper. I saw some pics of someone who restuffed them with small surface mount capacitors. Came out pretty nice.
Kent, I have the noise switch for you. You should have my personal email- not…"
"That's a great idea, but mine isn't broken there. The threaded part is broken off the top of the switch housing. I don't see any way to reattach it firmly, and I"m not sure the switch will open and close anyway.
Kent"
"Is the shaft broken where it is of reduced diameter? If so that can be repaired by removing the reduced shaft portion, drilling both pieces of full diameter shaft, and inserting a new portion of reduced diameter brass rod using solder or…"
"I need help on this set: I need a noise limiter switch (the push-pull knob on the front). The one in this set is broken and cannot be repaired. And I do not have a spare around here!
Any help appreciated!
Kent"
"I have encountered only a couple in later 1930's Scotts. Never a chassis full of them.
One tip off that they are not mica is they are a bit thicker than the usual mica caps, ... and that they test as bad as old wax/paper/foil tubular…"
"Yes, several. Although made Micamold, they are wax paper and very unreliable at this point in time.
Norman "
Lots of mics caps
I am working on a very early Philharmonic (single letter prefix). There are very few tubular wax caps in it, almost all are large mica caps like these. Most of the .05 bypass caps are these mica units. Many are testing leaky, so I'm recapping as usual. These do appear to be original (no resoldering, caps located in impossible places, etc.). They are tougher to replace…See More
"That's a nice looking example - glad you have it working!
Kent"
"Brian -
Thanks - great pictures. So no amp, and that is the same speaker I've seen with the few complete Export sets I've seen. That is a truly unique piece, I'm very glad you have it saved!
Kent"
"More on the Export Receiver. Here are some more photos of the radio including the back with the cover removed. No amp chassis. Metal tag on the back from Wade Associates, Inc, Cleveland, Ohio. Also a TV repair shop sticker on the…"
"Well, yes. "Radios Scott" above. The cabinet to the left appears to be a Westerly. Photo distortion is probably why the cabinets appear wide.
Norman "
Scott in Central America?
This is from the "Sylvania News", No. 4 March 1936. What do you think? Certainly looks like an Allwave 23 on the right. See More
"As Brian mentioned, I have added the brochure to the Archive.
Kent"
"Thanks for the pictures and info - great to see this. I'll be curious to see if you have an amp in the cabinet.
I have not seen that brochure before - would it be possible to get a scan of it and the pictures? I have a good copy of the Export…"
"That is wonderful! I am really glad to know you have an example that has survived almost 100 years. I will add these photos to my archive. Someday I hope to do a more complete study of sets and cabinets.
Kent"
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Scott in Central America?
Posted on February 21, 2026 at 11:45am 1 Comment 0 Likes
This is from the "Sylvania News", No. 4 March 1936. What do you think? Certainly looks like an Allwave 23 on the right.
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…
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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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