Hello All,

I have a Philco T9 multiband radio (a large transistor Transoceanic-type set), which worked with the original caps but with low volume and bad sensitivity. Lacking a schematic, I replaced all of the electrolytic and paper caps I could see (only 5 of them), and the volume improved--but the sensitivity is still pretty lousy on all but the strongest local broadcast stations (which come in with volume to spare). Shortwave reception is even worse, but the occasional station does make its way through--albeit fairly weakly--and only with the volume cranked all the way up.

From the limited information I have found regarding the set online, it seems that an alignment is in order. Would anybody out there happen to have the schematic/alignment instructions for this model?

I read somewhere that this set wasn't exactly an astonishing performer when brand new. Can anyone confirm this?

Also, is there a scan of the logbook that was strapped to the lid available anywhere?

Thanks in advance!

:Hello All,
:
:I have a Philco T9 multiband radio (a large transistor Transoceanic-type set), which worked with the original caps but with low volume and bad sensitivity. Lacking a schematic, I replaced all of the electrolytic and paper caps I could see (only 5 of them), and the volume improved--but the sensitivity is still pretty lousy on all but the strongest local broadcast stations (which come in with volume to spare). Shortwave reception is even worse, but the occasional station does make its way through--albeit fairly weakly--and only with the volume cranked all the way up.
:
:From the limited information I have found regarding the set online, it seems that an alignment is in order. Would anybody out there happen to have the schematic/alignment instructions for this model?
:
:I read somewhere that this set wasn't exactly an astonishing performer when brand new. Can anyone confirm this?
:
:Also, is there a scan of the logbook that was strapped to the lid available anywhere?
:
:Thanks in advance!
:

If you post your email address I can scan the Sams for you.
Johnnysan-

::Hello All,
::
::I have a Philco T9 multiband radio (a large transistor Transoceanic-type set), which worked with the original caps but with low volume and bad sensitivity. Lacking a schematic, I replaced all of the electrolytic and paper caps I could see (only 5 of them), and the volume improved--but the sensitivity is still pretty lousy on all but the strongest local broadcast stations (which come in with volume to spare). Shortwave reception is even worse, but the occasional station does make its way through--albeit fairly weakly--and only with the volume cranked all the way up.
::
::From the limited information I have found regarding the set online, it seems that an alignment is in order. Would anybody out there happen to have the schematic/alignment instructions for this model?
::
::I read somewhere that this set wasn't exactly an astonishing performer when brand new. Can anyone confirm this?
::
::Also, is there a scan of the logbook that was strapped to the lid available anywhere?
::
::Thanks in advance!
::
:
:
:If you post your email address I can scan the Sams for you.
:Johnnysan-
:
:
:
Thank you very much indeed, Johnnysan!! I have posted my address with this follow-up reply.