Model: AL161
Antique radios, Old Time Radios
AL161
Country:
Argentina
Manufacturer/Brand:
Philips; Argentina
Year: 1937 / 1938 ?
Type:
Broadcast receiver (Radio).
Im Gegensatz zu Radioempfängern für kommerzielle und/oder militärische Zwecke und den frühen Empfängern für Morsezwecke nennen wir hier Radio bzw. Rundfunkempfänger. Aber: Gemäss internationaler Sprachregelung führt der Radiokatalog Band 1 alle Empfänger mit aktiven Bauteilen als RADIO. Wir unterscheiden hier ebenfalls nicht, ob mit Röhren bestückt, hybrid, mit Transistoren oder/und ICs.Radio or Tuner
Mod.-ID = 89268
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Principle
Superhet - normally without a preamplification stage (as far as known). Please use «To add informations to model» if you know more! Thanks.
Récepteur TSF superhétérodyne. Normalement sans préamplification de HF.
Superhet ohne Vorstufe.
Nicht immer war bei der Erfassung klar, ob der Empfänger eine Vorstufe aufweist oder nicht. Im Zweifelsfall kam das Gerät in diese Kategorie.Super-Heterodyne (Super in general); IF-Freq. 175 kHz
Wave bands
Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
Power type and voltage
AC-DC set (all-mains) - sometimes plus voltage range:
/ = 2 different voltages
- = voltage from-to
* = «Special»
Attention: Chassis mostly connected to deadly high tension!
Apparareil à tous-courants. Tensions mentionnées.
Wechsel- und Gleichstrom:
/ = 2 Spannungswahlen
- = von-bis
* = Fabrikwahl
Vorgeschalteten Trenntrafo verwenden! Chassis oft unter Starkstrom stehend!AC/DC-set / 200-250 Volt
Loudspeaker/pwr.out
Permanent magnet type moving coil speaker (principle by Rice-Kellog, without field excitation coil).
Haut-parleur avec système dynamique à aimant permanent (sans bobine d`excitation).
Permanentdynamischer Lautsprecher, also (modernes) Tauchspulenprinzip mit Selbsterregung bzw. Permanentmagnet statt Magnetspule. Siehe «Radios von gestern» Seiten 329ff.Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
/ Ø 15.2 cm = 6 inch
from Radiomuseum.org
Model: AL161
Material
Wooden case. Most radios have a wooden cabinet until the WW2. Caisse en bois.
Die meisten Heim-Rundfunkempfänger führen von Beginn an bis etwa Ende 60er Jahre Holz als Gehäuse. Auch frühe Reiseempfänger zeigen Holz (speziell in den 20er Jahren) oder Holz mit Stoffüberzug etc.Wooden case
Shape
Tablemodel, Mantle/Midget/Compact but not a Portable (Mains only).
Dimensions (WHD)
15 x 10 x 8.5 inch / 381 x 254 x 216 mm
Valves / Tubes
5:
Rote SerieEK2
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Notes
Radio has 5 bases for the European P8A tubes and one 4-pin base for a ballast tube (regulator) - there is a small asbestos pad on the side wall of the radio.
This model was suggested by Robert Sarbell.
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AL161 (Philips; Argentina)
About this article, http://www.radiomuseum.org/forum/philips_al161_mini_chairside_radio_200_250v_acdc.html Mr. António Manuel Rodrigues dos Santos would like to add more information about. He notice that in the same Philips manual, AL261 and AL265, have the same group of tubes. Regards Mário Coelho
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Dear radiomuseum friends,
I have been researching for the last 7 weeks,, unsuccessfully to determine the original tube configuration and background for this unusual small wooden cabinet table radio that I bought from a gentleman in Argentina.
The dial has 2 wave bands ONDA CORTA (from 5.7 to 16.8 MC); and
ONDA LARGA (from 535 to 1450KC). The 2 small upper knobs have
the Philips logo embossed on them. The larger dark brown knobs may
or may not be original.
Note that the speaker faces toward the top of the cabinet, and there is
a small sheet of asbestos on the right side near the current regulator
socket. The ID plate is made of a plastic material and is enlarged below.
Obviously the rear panel would have been of great importance, since this
little radio operates with the "hot chassis". . . . . making it quite dangerous
to operate without securing the openings. Even the mountings for the
chassis to the cabinet verify this.
When I received the radio from the seller in Argentina, someone had
placed a 6C6 tube within the early European octal side-pin socket
located between IFT1 and IFT2. All 5 tube sockets are the European
octal side-pin, and the current regulator socket is the typical 4-pin.
Several components either on top of the chassis, or the bottom identify a
manufacturer from the United States. The markings on the capacitors appear to have been "darkened out". The red cylindrical resistors I am familiar with - some
have the ratings identified with an apparent date code, and the 6
smaller ones are marked 59. and a small triangle. The tube filaments
are definitely in series - the continuity check (with small jumpers attached
to pins 2-3) confirms this.
I have MANY MANY notes and additional observations, but have
not had a Philips radio collector provide any additional assistance.
My best analysis of the tube configuration and layout is as follows:
CK1, CF3, CBC1, CL4, CY1, and the C8 regulator - the layout
closely resembles a Philips 461U or 461HU or a derivative of the
Philips Gavotta model 272HU.
I would be most appreciative for any assistance, and add in closing
that there are a few other unusual observations. I posted an item
to the Netherlands Oude Radio forum in early October, and have
received NO replies yet.
I apologize for not correcting the above statement since I received the response from Mr Henk Kremer from the Netherlands Oude radio forum on 22 Nov - in which he stated the most likely tube configuration
. . . . . ."De buizenbezetting lijkt mij CK1-CF3-CBC1-CBL1-CY1 en een stroomregelbuis met pennen,zie ookhet plaa
Henk Kramer 22. Nov 2005 18:29:00
Respectfully,
Robert Sarbell
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