I can just imagine how long it takes to put all those caps and other things inside the thing when they build these! I know back then it wasn't done by robots like today!
German export Philips model from possibly the mid to late 50's. Reminds me of its German counterparts of this era. I dont see any CD markings on AM. Edit: Never mind, I DID see the markings, which are the triangles between "C" and "D" on AM. Very nice!
I have the same radio. What's odd is my finish is much darker. Also. I don't know if you looked at all the inputs in the back but it would be really cool if you figured out how to set up an auxiliary input on the back like you usually do.
I tried to work on one of these for someone and it was a pain in the @$$ to work on they really don't give you much room to work on inside of these old European radios, whether they be German, Dutch (as is the case with Philips), Austrian, French British, etc. The really annoying part of these radios is the double clutched tuning mechanisms where if one of the 2 tuning strings break you have to completely disassemble the whole front end of the chassis and make sure you have the proper push-button engaged to string up the proper pulleys or else the whole clutching mechanism won't work right when engaging and disengaging the the various tuning bands. So I try to avoid working on European radios as much as possible unless someone is willing to pay me a proper chunk of change to do so.
I was fortunate enough to spend a big chunk of my childhood and early teens in Italy and Germany with my grandparents. One grandfather was an electrician (like me!) and he repaired those radios. I learned a lot of words I wasn't permitted to use around my grandmothers from him.
I love that closing music Mr. Radio again. 👍
You did that really well! Now, everyone will bring you their Philips!
Those mustard drop capacitors are made of polyester. They are usually still good after 60+ years.
The mustard caps never need to be replaced, I have the UK version of this set, still working well on all original caps.
I can just imagine how long it takes to put all those caps and other things inside the thing when they build these! I know back then it wasn't done by robots like today!
70s-80s I built a few kits. Yes it takes a much longer amount of time than a robot. Majes me feel excited when it c works 100% after I built it.
German export Philips model from possibly the mid to late 50's. Reminds me of its German counterparts of this era. I dont see any CD markings on AM. Edit: Never mind, I DID see the markings, which are the triangles between "C" and "D" on AM. Very nice!
I thought I saw them, perhaps I'm mistaken.
@@ethelryan257 It is easy to make a mistake on certain models. You're not the only one.
CD markings on AM means American market. Odd they were selling Philips branded stuff when everything was Norelco during this period.
@@dougbrowning82 I kind of figured. The CD markings on radios were from the 1953 to 1963 timeframe in the American versions.
Oh, US service personnel bought multi-voltage versions and brought them home to the US. @@dougbrowning82
I have exactly that radio set. Still working. Till when? With a Philips only heaven knows!
I have the same radio. What's odd is my finish is much darker. Also. I don't know if you looked at all the inputs in the back but it would be really cool if you figured out how to set up an auxiliary input on the back like you usually do.
Philips back then, like other manufacturers in Europe over engineered their electronics.
I tried to work on one of these for someone and it was a pain in the @$$ to work on they really don't give you much room to work on inside of these old European radios, whether they be German, Dutch (as is the case with Philips), Austrian, French British, etc. The really annoying part of these radios is the double clutched tuning mechanisms where if one of the 2 tuning strings break you have to completely disassemble the whole front end of the chassis and make sure you have the proper push-button engaged to string up the proper pulleys or else the whole clutching mechanism won't work right when engaging and disengaging the the various tuning bands. So I try to avoid working on European radios as much as possible unless someone is willing to pay me a proper chunk of change to do so.
I was fortunate enough to spend a big chunk of my childhood and early teens in Italy and Germany with my grandparents. One grandfather was an electrician (like me!) and he repaired those radios. I learned a lot of words I wasn't permitted to use around my grandmothers from him.
Really unfortunate that you removed the mullard mustards.
I believe he only pulled two before he realised they were OK. It is confusing, especially with Philips and Telefunken as they sourced from all over.
@@ethelryan257Philips made everything themselves back in those days
Philips mustard caps are not paper, they are polyester film caps
Philips trying to be a Telefunken!