Philco 16/16b

[Boobtubeman]

Just registered awaiting approval.. meanwhile, considering adding a 3 prong cord i have lying around to the radio since the original is unsalvageable. The question i have is would the Ground leg make a good GROUND point for the antenna ground? or would it be too "noisy"?

Or should i just use a standard 2 pin cord??


SR

[DavGoodlin]

Originally Posted by Boobtubeman

Just registered awaiting approval.. meanwhile, considering adding a 3 prong cord i have lying around to the radio since the original is unsalvageable. The question i have is would the Ground leg make a good GROUND point for the antenna ground? or would it be too "noisy"?

Or should i just use a standard 2 pin cord??


SR

I put grounded cords on transformer radios I restore, especially the pre-built-in-antenna models before 1940. A ground is necessary to optimize ground wave reception with a long wire antenna. Two Y2 rated caps from each side of AC line to ground helps also.

Most of the noise I get is not via AC mains but radiated from noisy crap like cheap LED screw-in lamps and crummy high-THD electronic ballasts. The AM loop antennas are especially prone.