Philco 38-12 radio

[Zsuttle]

Like most of the starter Philco sets, I think this one is relatively simplistic. Just don't forget about the bakelite capacitor block, If I recall correctly, this set uses one

[timmy]

Originally Posted by Zsuttle

Like most of the starter Philco sets, I think this one is relatively simplistic. Just don't forget about the bakelite capacitor block, If I recall correctly, this set uses one

What is that capacitor block which is listed as a compensator, whatever that is. how is anyone able to make out the colors for the values of the resistors in this radio, the colors are weird and don't make sense.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by timmy

What is that capacitor block which is listed as a compensator, whatever that is. how is anyone able to make out the colors for the values of the resistors in this radio, the colors are weird and don't make sense.

Philco's name for trimmer condenser is compensator. Looks like the 2nd IF transformer is mounted on the back of the chassis with the compensator.
I don't remember the resistors used in the radio. Just use the schematic from Nostalgia Air.