I got it with me right now. The turning dial doesn't move the needle even though the stings are not broken...I have a Zenith Transoceanic with that issue. I was gonna get a look at the bottom of the chassis but while taking it out my FOMU kicked in worried I'll ruin something in the process of getti...

Well this certainly has taken an unexpected twist! I went to my mom’s house to check to model No. And it turns out I have a 48-1256!

I've got a 46-1203. It was in my grandparents' house, parked next to a bed in the guest room where I'd sleep when visiting. I'd turn it on at night, enjoy the warm dial glow, and experience the miracle of hearing sounds coming through the air. Then it started humming. I did rescue it when we closed...

William wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2026 8:00 pm I have seen that model, or at least one that looks like yours, at estate stales, antique stores, or auctions. I always thought they were nice looking and if the radio plays like most Philco's it should work great.

Bill

This also could be a Philco 48-1256, I need to check again.

Got this beautiful Philco 46-1203 from my mom! She found it at the same place I found the floor model Philco last month. It will need a new power cord, caps, ect, as these always do. Thanks mom!

I have gotten all of the old pot metal mandrel bearing chipped away BUT the upper pulley and mandrel gear are COMPLETELY frozen to the mandrel shaft. I tried oil, PB blaster, etc and they are Not freeing up so I'm gonna try and use my soldering iron (yes I bought a new one but it's a cheap one) and ...

Mine's also a D but a different configuration (newer?). See my YouTube video of it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-n4MC4u8aA&t=191s I'd like to get a 4-minute reproducer. Sources? And mine probably will need a belt soon. Chris Campbell I see yours is a Home model, I have one of those to...

OK on higher voltages. I've always wondered why people get so distressed about disintegrating rubber insulation. Jut check and make sure it's not contacting anything it shouldn't. Most of the wires are solid-wire, not stranded, so they are self-supporting. I really tight places, go ahead and replac...

I bought one of these capacitor kits from Ebay. Are these the right ones? :| Know the .47uf ones are supposed to replace the .5uf ones and .22uf ones replace the .2uf ones? I may not be a smart man, but I know how to round numbers! :lol: It's ok if the voltages are higher than the original but they ...

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That is one of Philco's better-performing models in the 1946-ish era. The downside to those instruments is the D-10 changer. 78-only, heavy tone arm, crystal cartridge, clunky. If you can find a four-speed stereo VM or BSR changer, those make a nice transplant for the D-10. Plus, you can play stere...

I found this at the same swap meet as the Philco. This 1909 Edison Standard D cylinder player needs a new mandrel bearing to run again! The original is made of swollen pot metal preventing the motor to spin and play a record. This contains no dangerous electronics that will zap me if I make a wrong ...

That is one of Philco's better-performing models in the 1946-ish era. The downside to those instruments is the D-10 changer. 78-only, heavy tone arm, crystal cartridge, clunky. If you can find a four-speed stereo VM or BSR changer, those make a nice transplant for the D-10. Plus, you can play stere...

Found this guy at the local drive-in months swap. It was in good cosmetic condition and it plays 78s so I couldn't say no for $75. I know that price may be steep for something that hasn't been electronically restored yet but it's still better than paying $650 for something that doesn't even play 78s...

Polarity correct on the power hook-up? Chris Campbell Well I fiddled with it some more, and was able to pick some stations up with it. The antenna isn't very sensitive. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XBu56XXqf1Y Oh, and I touched the leads to the cart and got a hum from the speaker so the cart is p...

William wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2026 11:16 am At least you know now that it does power up. Did it make any kind of static noise like it wanted to work in the radio?

Bill

It did but nothing was getting picked up though.

Well, look to see if anything connects that upper spring to the device. If not, the the orange wire is likely intended to be there. You don't need to solder to try it. Just strip the end of the orange wire of insulation and wrap the wire securely around that upper spring. Insert batteries and see w...

Maybe this will help? https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=RCA+Victor+radio+model+19+K&mid=078211E921AB7D33FDF8078211E921AB7D33FDF8&FORM=VIRE I'm hoping the thing sits and sits so whoever is selling it gets a clue and lowers the price to about half they want for it. There wa...

I would say NO, it's still just an AM shortwave radio. Or, does it have the modern FM? The dial shows broadcast-band and two SW bands, the higher up to 18 mHz. How about a photo of the innards? Tuning cap gangs, output tubes (P-P?) and speaker size can give clues to quality. Chris Campbell Accordin...

electra225 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2026 12:14 am Nope. At the very least, it's missing the knobs. That can be anything from an inconvenience to a disaster. The decimal point is in the wrong spot.......

The knobs were at the front desk.