• Year
  • 1930/1931
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 50480

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • TRF (Tuned-Radio-Frequency but use of regeneration unknown); Screengrid 1926-1935
  • Tuned circuits
  • 3 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 105-125 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 20A Baby Grand [Table] - Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt
  • Shape
  • Table-Cathedral-Type (upright, round top or gothic arch, not rounded edges only).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 16 x 17.5 x 10 inch / 406 x 445 x 254 mm
  • Notes
  • Model 20A is similar to model 20, except that the power supply is designed for 25-60 Hz AC. This model was available in a cathedral cabinet, and was probably also available in the deluxe catehdral and console cabinets (not yet confirmed).
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 12.5 kg / 27 lb 8.5 oz (27.533 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 56.00 $
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 1 = 1931/1934 (for 1919-1931)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • Philco 1928-36 Wiring Diagrams, Parts Lists, and Essential Service Data

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