Repair attempt on an early '30's Philco cathedral tube radio

[@MarkShannonroad_videos]

I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your sister to a stroke. My heart goes out to you and your family.

[@TMBfan]

I'm awfully sorry for your loss. It's never easy to lose a loved one.

[@Darryl603]

Sorry to hear about your sister... My heart goes out to you and your family.

[@adrianames8590]

My condolences on your loss. I found hobbies such as yours help to focus the mind and give time to move forward with life after the loss of a close family member. Many followers of your videos admire your talents and learn from seeing you work on vintage equipment. You also have a knack for storytelling. Hoping good things come your way soon. -Adrian

[@senorverde09]

My deepest condolences to you and your family. As always, thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@AMStationEngineer]

My condolences to your family and yourself regarding the loss of your sister. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[@tectalabyss]

Very sorry for your loss. My thought's and prayers go to you and yours.

[@foxrivers]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for mustering up the time and effort to make this video.

[@emorris272]

It's hard to lose a family member. My thoughts and prayers and with you and yours!

[@joernone]

I'm very sorry to hear about your sister, Bryan. My deep sympathies to you and your family, my friend. Regards, John

[@WeatherSTARIII]

Sad to hear about your sister's loss. My heart and prayers all goes out to you and your family. I'm sorry to hear about it.

[@timothyt287]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. I really enjoy your videos! I have even bought a few books on how to repair electronics. I wish I had half the knowledge you have in repairing things. Your faithful student, Tim

[@anselb2000]

I am so sorry to hear about your sister. Keeping the Samsung bigscreen was a wise decision!

[@3Cr15w311]

I have tremendously enjoyed your videos since discovering your channel a couple months ago! They're very interesting and educational.

[@armandcorpolongo]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. The video was helpful and useful in teaching the value of testing coils and transformers before jumping into a restoration. Thanks for doing these.

[@RODALCO2007]

Sorry to hear about your loss of your sister. Great commentary on this old set.

[@robbo5life]

Sorry to hear about you're sister, my condolences to your family.

[@tfm55x]

Sorry to hear about your sister. Thoughts and prayers going out to you and your family.

[@mountainhawk9802]

i'm deeply saddened by your loss...my deepest condolences and may her soul rest in peace

[@Retired_Gentleman]

My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your sister.

[@radioman5615]

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister my deepest condolences.

[@brucebolton5115]

Sorry for your loss, thought s and prayers for you and your family.

[@TheFunkman]

Sorry to hear about your sister. May God help you and your family through your loss. Keep up the great videos!

[@Truckstuff4u]

Sadness for you internet friend for the loss of your dear sister, don't let the internet sadden you as you are one of the few who know when to quit on a loosing proposition such as an old radio like that one, I wish you the best. Dave

[@dynamic881964]

Glad you're back but very sorry to hear about your Sister.... prayers for you and the family.

[@lazythreadd]

So sorry about your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

[@charlesvitale5274]

my deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss,may your sister rest in peace

[@stormlight4184]

So sorry to hear about your sister, life is precious and far to short. God Bless you all

[@daleburrell6273]

stormlight THAT'S for doggone sure-!!!

[@carlburgess9635]

So Sorry to hear about your sister. Thanks for the videos

[@jp040759]

My condolences to you and your family.

[@arjanwilbie2511]

Sorry for your loss, it puts life in perspective to be thankfull for the time we have.

[@alancordwell9759]

So sorry to hear about your sister, our deepest sympathies.

[@old64goat]

I am so very sorry to hear about your sister, my condolences to you and the family

[@helioshaul3924]

Very Sorry to hear about your Sister, I offer my condolences.

[@MrFlyboy1972]

So sorry to hear about your loss

[@TBoanz3000]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@tech45]

Sorry to hear about your loss!

[@MrMac5150]

Sorry for your sister, but thank god see did not suffer with a major disability, after a stroke.

[@Farmradio]

Sincere condolences on your loss.

[@JesseHancock6400ba]

Sorry to hear about your sister. Thoughts are with you sir.

[@donh01965]

so sorry for your loss, I know it's long after the incident...but still I hope your doing ok.

[@zombie67671]

i am sorry to hear about sister,,,,

[@colintodd222]

Oh heck, I'm very sorry to hear your sister went so suddenly. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[@beachcomber164]

Sorry to hear about your sister.

[@blackvinylgrooves]

I know what it's like to have a family member have a severe stroke and die in a few days.This happened to my mother in 2012.It is rough.I have also been in a similar situation to where you are with this radio,but with stuff that is much higher end.I found a home brew console stereo in 2013 at Goodwill for $35.It had a dead midrange Garrard changer I resold on Facebook,but I bought the console for a matched pair of a HH Scott tube amp and tuner.It took over a year,but I found a guy who restores old tube guitar amps,and tube stereo components.After he got to looking at the Scotts,he told me the same thing.Something happened to the Scotts,maybe they were fried in a lightning strike,but it would cost too much to repair them.As much or more than buying working sets on ebay.So I ended up selling them to the guy for a minimal amount for parts.It does happen.

[@radiocruz1]

sorry about your sister my condolences. regards Phil

[@royrice8597]

Sorry bout your sister. My Dad use to say "Nobody is going to get out of this world alive!" Lot of truth in that. Too bad about the "goner" radio.👍👍👍

[@justsumguy2u]

Sorry to hear about your sister, my condolences. Good call on that radio, it really is too far gone. If the owner does want it fixed, I wouldn't let him off the hook with a cheap repair bill....

[@OlegKostoglatov]

With regard to the coils in early 1930s Philco sets, it seems to be common practice to have a go at either repairing or rewinding an open winding as it seems that the majority end up with at least one bad coil no matter how they are kept. Fortunately the windings are usually flat wound rather then donut shaped so it's fairly easy to do apparently, as long as you use the correct gauge of wire with the correct number of turns, wound in the right direction. I may need to do some rewinding myself, I picked up a Philco model 81 last year, the two band sibling to the model 80.

[@umajunkcollector]

I feel for you Bryan, my prayers are for your family. We leave our flesh behind, to move on. Yes, me do miss our departed loved ones for a while. Don

[@gadget73]

Sorry to hear about your sister. Definitely understand that sometimes you just have to throw in the towel. Some things are just not worth the effort required. I've done it with electronics and cars, sometimes it isn't easy but it has to be done.

[@josephcote6120]

Sorry about your sister. We really don't know when our time will come.

[@SteveHolsten]

So sorry to hear about your sister. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Always looking forward to them.

[@circuitblog01]

My dear friend, in god willing this well be your last sorrow Do not grieve she is in the hands of God and there is no pain or sorrow

[@arthureverett8220]

The owner could install a permanent magnet speaker in it and connect that speaker to a modern radio and use the antique radio as an extension speaker and refurbish the cabinet and refinish it. That’s what I do with antique radios that have bad transformers or IF coils that I cannot get parts for

[@arthureverett8220]

Sorry about your sister. I finally found a good GE super radio for ten bucks at a flea market in Manchester TN. It’s in excellent shape and has good sound and strong bass. Also found an internet radio at a goodwill. It’s missing an 18 volt 2.5 amp dc power supply. I tried 12 volt from car outlet but not enough to keep the radio powered on. How can I boost or step up 12 volts up to 18 volts dc which the radio requires?

[@CloudTheTank]

I have a question, I am working an a 1947 admiral tube amp. I got the recaping done but I have to replace the output audio transformer because it is shot. I have no place that will fix it. So do I have it the same when I change it or can I go larger when I get a new one? Its a 3k ohm to 4 ohm speaker.

[@umajunkcollector]

Considering the troubles caused by stupid politicians, death may be an escape from terrible things to come. To go peacefully in sleep is a nice way to go, My parents fell asleep to wake up in a beautiful place. I KINDA THINK OF SPIRIT AS BEING LIKE INVISIBLE RADIO WAVES. Don

[@seatboi]

I am SOOOO sorry to hear about your Sister! Just always remember she's in a better place now & we'll see her again someday! And as far as the radio...u can't fix 'em all, can you? I mean, I KNOW if ANY ONE can fix it, You CAN, but economically? Did the owner ever okay the repair or was it declined & scrappt? Just curious!

[@stevenking2980]

Damn. I hate to hear that. :( sorry friend...

[@wgrantha4438]

Sorry about your sister

[@erin19030]

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[@zundfolge1432]

I can fix that radiio, send it here. I bet your sister was near and dear. rip

[@135Pandemonium]

Sorry :(

[@glenstertx]

My condolences to you and your family.