History of the manufacturer
Philco Radio & Television Corp. (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
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| Name: | Philco Radio & Television Corp. (Aust) Pty. Ltd. (AUS) |
| Brand: |
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| Abbreviation: | philcoaus |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Philco sold radios in Australia under its own brand but manufactured by Email, formerly Emmco. See Emmco. |
| Founded: | 1936 |
| Closed: | 1955 |
| Production: | 1936 - 1955 |
| History: |
Philco radios were imported from the USA up until 1930 when tariff restrictions made it uneconomic to source radios from there. In 1936 Philco Radio & Television Corporation (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. was formed and had their radios manufactured by Email, makers of Emmco brand radios.
After the war Email bought Airzone Ltd. and from 1948 Philco and Airzone branded radios used the same chassis. Production of radios ceased about 1955.
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This manufacturer was suggested by Stuart Irwin.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | 38 | 84MV | 1C7G | Cabinet style referred to by Philco as "Chester". |
| AUS | 40 | Midgette 40-40 | 6A8G | Uses same case design as models 41-40, 46-40 (see) and 47-40P. Sets made after serial numb... |
| AUS | 41 | Midgette 41-40 | 6A8G | Uses same case design as models 40-40, 46-40 and 47-40. Circuit the same as the 40-40. |
| AUS | 46 | Midgette 46-40 | 6A8G | Uses identical case to models 40-40, 41-40 and 47-40. |
| AUS | 47–49 | 47-40 | 6A8G | Uses same case design as models 40-40, 41-40 and 46-40. |
| AUS | 37/38 | Spread-Band 86VB | 1C4 | |
| AUS | 38 | 96VB | 1M5G | This radio incorporates dial type automatic tuning with 19 settings and three band spread ... |
| AUS | 36 | 609 | 78 | Has continuous variable selectivity and noise suppressor. Uses two chassis. |
| AUS | 36 | 65U | 6A7 | Same chassis as model 65A but with different cabinet styling. |
| AUS | 36/37 | 76VB | 1A4 | Uses synchronous vibrator power unit. |
| AUS | 38 | 865 | 6U7G | |
| AUS | 37 | Ford Philco Ch= 83 | 78 | Specifically made to fit Ford cars. Uses a synchronous vibrator power supply. |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Advertisement from The Canberra Times, May 9, 1936 Page 2.
Advertisement from the Sydney Mail, July 29, 1936, Page 4.
Advertisement from the Sydney Morning Herald, April 13, 1949, Page 6.
Advertisement from the Sydney Mail, March 22, 1950, Page 7.
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