I just took possession of a very clean (but inop) little Philco portable, both AC and battery capable. The chassis and case are clearly marked with ink and paper labels as a model E-678. I even have the owners manual for it, printed in 1956. The radio is brown leather covered with a wood speaker grill, leather handle and a little door that covers the knobs and dial when transporting. It is a two band radio with AM and police/short wave. The band switch is on the right side of the radio. I'd like to get schematics for it so that I can repair it but Sam's does not list a model E-678 and although every major part is marked with a part number, there seems to be no chassis number. Can anyone help me?

Hi Stephen,
I looked through my SAMS Photofact index and I agree, no model E-678 is listed. But Photofact #346-8 covers Philco models E-670, E-672, E-675 and E-676. It was issued in 1957, which would be consistent with a 1956 model radio. Maybe this Photofact would cover your E-678, or at least be close?

Poston

:I just took possession of a very clean (but inop) little Philco portable, both AC and battery capable. The chassis and case are clearly marked with ink and paper labels as a model E-678. I even have the owners manual for it, printed in 1956. The radio is brown leather covered with a wood speaker grill, leather handle and a little door that covers the knobs and dial when transporting. It is a two band radio with AM and police/short wave. The band switch is on the right side of the radio. I'd like to get schematics for it so that I can repair it but Sam's does not list a model E-678 and although every major part is marked with a part number, there seems to be no chassis number. Can anyone help me?

:Hi Stephen,
:I looked through my SAMS Photofact index and I agree, no model E-678 is listed. But Photofact #346-8 covers Philco models E-670, E-672, E-675 and E-676. It was issued in 1957, which would be consistent with a 1956 model radio. Maybe this Photofact would cover your E-678, or at least be close?
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:Poston
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Thanks Poston,

Regarding the E-600 series, did you happen to see a picture of the radio case? If so, did it resemble the description I gave? If no exterior view is shown in Sam's, the most obvious interior part is a large ferrite antenna (about 9" long) running horizontally along the back of the chassis and positioned above all the other components. Appreciate the help

Steve
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::I just took possession of a very clean (but inop) little Philco portable, both AC and battery capable. The chassis and case are clearly marked with ink and paper labels as a model E-678. I even have the owners manual for it, printed in 1956. The radio is brown leather covered with a wood speaker grill, leather handle and a little door that covers the knobs and dial when transporting. It is a two band radio with AM and police/short wave. The band switch is on the right side of the radio. I'd like to get schematics for it so that I can repair it but Sam's does not list a model E-678 and although every major part is marked with a part number, there seems to be no chassis number. Can anyone help me?

Stephen,
The information I gave you was from the SAMS printed index. My SAMS collections is complete only up to mid-1955. Unfortunately I do not have the Photofact 346-8, if I did I would be glad to look at it for you. Maybe someone else here in the forum will have this and can check it for you. Also public libraries in some cities will have these older Photofacts. If all else fails and you have to purchase this Photofact, contact John Kendall at www.vintage-electronics.com who will probably have an original copy at about $6, postage included.

Poston

::Hi Stephen,
::I looked through my SAMS Photofact index and I agree, no model E-678 is listed. But Photofact #346-8 covers Philco models E-670, E-672, E-675 and E-676. It was issued in 1957, which would be consistent with a 1956 model radio. Maybe this Photofact would cover your E-678, or at least be close?
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::Poston
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:Thanks Poston,
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:Regarding the E-600 series, did you happen to see a picture of the radio case? If so, did it resemble the description I gave? If no exterior view is shown in Sam's, the most obvious interior part is a large ferrite antenna (about 9" long) running horizontally along the back of the chassis and positioned above all the other components. Appreciate the help
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:Steve
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:::I just took possession of a very clean (but inop) little Philco portable, both AC and battery capable. The chassis and case are clearly marked with ink and paper labels as a model E-678. I even have the owners manual for it, printed in 1956. The radio is brown leather covered with a wood speaker grill, leather handle and a little door that covers the knobs and dial when transporting. It is a two band radio with AM and police/short wave. The band switch is on the right side of the radio. I'd like to get schematics for it so that I can repair it but Sam's does not list a model E-678 and although every major part is marked with a part number, there seems to be no chassis number. Can anyone help me?

Stephen, go here:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-12/912127/SAMS346Folder8.jpg

Not it?

:I just took possession of a very clean (but inop) little Philco portable, both AC and battery capable. The chassis and case are clearly marked with ink and paper labels as a model E-678. I even have the owners manual for it, printed in 1956. The radio is brown leather covered with a wood speaker grill, leather handle and a little door that covers the knobs and dial when transporting. It is a two band radio with AM and police/short wave. The band switch is on the right side of the radio. I'd like to get schematics for it so that I can repair it but Sam's does not list a model E-678 and although every major part is marked with a part number, there seems to be no chassis number. Can anyone help me?

:Bill,
Thanks for the link. That's not radio I have either, could it be that it was marketed only in Canada, Britian or some other English-speaking country? All of the text is in English and the manual is printed in the USA. This is Wierd!

:Stephen, go here:
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:http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-12/912127/SAMS346Folder8.jpg
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:Not it?
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::I just took possession of a very clean (but inop) little Philco portable, both AC and battery capable. The chassis and case are clearly marked with ink and paper labels as a model E-678. I even have the owners manual for it, printed in 1956. The radio is brown leather covered with a wood speaker grill, leather handle and a little door that covers the knobs and dial when transporting. It is a two band radio with AM and police/short wave. The band switch is on the right side of the radio. I'd like to get schematics for it so that I can repair it but Sam's does not list a model E-678 and although every major part is marked with a part number, there seems to be no chassis number. Can anyone help me?

I don't know Stephen. I have noticed some radios and TV's from Canada with "American ties" but made there I assume, seem to have tighter specs. Even the fasteners are better. Post some pictures of your radio. Something will show up...sometime.

::Bill,
:Thanks for the link. That's not radio I have either, could it be that it was marketed only in Canada, Britian or some other English-speaking country? All of the text is in English and the manual is printed in the USA. This is Wierd!
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::Stephen, go here:
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::http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-12/912127/SAMS346Folder8.jpg
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::Not it?
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:::I just took possession of a very clean (but inop) little Philco portable, both AC and battery capable. The chassis and case are clearly marked with ink and paper labels as a model E-678. I even have the owners manual for it, printed in 1956. The radio is brown leather covered with a wood speaker grill, leather handle and a little door that covers the knobs and dial when transporting. It is a two band radio with AM and police/short wave. The band switch is on the right side of the radio. I'd like to get schematics for it so that I can repair it but Sam's does not list a model E-678 and although every major part is marked with a part number, there seems to be no chassis number. Can anyone help me?

Try philco repair bench.com
Good Luck