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'63 Philco working, but needs tuner rebuild
Finally got to the 1963 Philco combo today, replaced the 6BK4 and got the hv stabilized. Now the pic is good with excellent color, but the contacts in the tuner are just plain worn out. Cleaning did nothing. Does anyone still rebuild these?
If I hold it slightly off channel, the pic is perfect with no snow. (One of the wafer switches has deep grooves worn in the contacts) |
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As far as I know Louis Stangle at Quality Tuner in Texas is still doing them, at least part time. 903-753-3204. You might have to call in the evening as I think he has another job during the day.
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Thanks Bryan!
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looks great.martin at united tuner still does rebuilds here in columbus ohio.i thinl its 20-25 dollars.been awhile as i do my own.seen him a year ago and he is still dabbling around the business.love those philco fords!
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tried united tuner
United Tuner Repair 1230 Courtland Ave Columbus, OH 43201 614-299-8863 not a working number. |
Audiokarma |
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Tried that one Bryan, not a working number
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United Tuner Repair
520 E Starr Ave Columbus, OH 43201 Map (614) 484-0000 Be the first to review! Rate it Read Reviews Improve this listing That one works |
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Last edited by andy; 12-07-2021 at 01:38 PM. |
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His website is still up, but the domain name is for sale
Digital is probably the culprit? http://qualitytuner.com/
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yea I tried the number (even the fax) none worked. I wonder if any body in Texas could check it out to see if he is still working there?
I am going to try calling the guy in Ohio tomorrow. |
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his name is martin.has done tuners for many years and also does restoration on old radios and jukeboxes.very good at what he does.you wont be disappointed.
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I ended up repairing the tuner myself with contacts from another parts unit. It ended up being a weekend project..Yikes! What a PITA!
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just got off the phone with him, sound like a great guy (Martin), My tuner will be off to him next week!
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I was using the converter box, it was on ch 7 wherever that is now in digital land!
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