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9th Jul 2019, 12:14 pm | #1 |
Pentode
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: County Meath, Ireland
Posts: 242
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Philips BX548A - back to life
So it's been a long while since I last posted anything.
But I'd like to post this success update, my original restoration thread is closed. The radio is a Philips BX548A Original thread is here with photos etc. https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=152496 The finished radio is not 100% refurbished but it's been on my bench so long now that kinda like the tattered look! The best show off part is the sound quality, just amazing! See for yourself, I made a short video of an FM broadcast yesterday evening. https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1Q...ABM3fEsiP_i9Jx Thanks to all the folk who help me through the restoration process. Main restoration tasks: Replaced all caps as needed. Replaced several resistors. Replaced AF amp Valve & socket Replaced Audio feedback winding on AF trafo (very happy with this), special thanks to Ed Dinning for help on this one. Replaced tuning chords Repaired rotatable ferrite rod antennas & chords
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11th Jul 2019, 6:48 pm | #2 |
Hexode
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Cheshire, UK.
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Re: Philips BX548A - back to life
Glad you're enjoying the set after all your hard work
The link to the video doesn't appear to work - it asks me to log into Google , which is confusing… |
14th Jul 2019, 9:10 pm | #3 |
Pentode
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: County Meath, Ireland
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Re: Philips BX548A - back to life
My apologies, I added the wrong link.
see if this is any better? ******************************17KwsmFWTjqP6Xnx6
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