History of the manufacturer
Philco Radio of GB
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| Name: | Philco Radio of GB (GB) |
| Abbreviation: | philco |
| Products: | Model types Brand |
| Summary: |
Philco Radio & Television Corporation of Great Britain Ltd., Aintree Rd. and Wadsworth Rd., Perrivale, Middlesex; From 1960 became British Radio Corporation Ltd. 21 Cavendish Place. London WC1. From 1963 became P.G.B. Electronics Ltd. 21 Cavendish Place. London WC1. From 1966 became Philco International Ltd. 42 Leicester Square, London WC2. From 1968 products appeared under the name Philco-Ford. Transistor radios were produced from 1959 till 1971. |
| History: |
This manufacturer was suggested by Konrad Birkner † 12.08.2014.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB | 99/99 | Dublette ID = 79427 | UCC85 | |
| GB | 40 | Tropic B821 | 7B7 | There is a tab inside the radio: Philco, Richmond, Surrey, England.(Manuf.site or Dealer ... |
| GB | 51 | B2853 | 7S7 | |
| GB | 50 | B2852 | 7S7 | |
| GB | 33 | Baby Grand 1260 | 6A7 | With Shadow Tuning Indicator. Similar to models 260 & 261. |
| GB | 33 | Four Star Baby Grand 260 | 6A7 | Without Shadow Tuning Indicator, otherwise similar to Model 1260. |
| GB | 33 | Five Star Baby Grand 261 | 6A7 | Hill, "Radio Radio" depicts in fig.412 obviously not a "Five Star Baby Grand", but a "Mezz... |
| GB | 34 | Straight Four 267 | 77E | |
| GB | 36 | People´s Set 333 | VP21 | 120 volt battery has a 67.5 volt tapping. Same case for model 444. Same chassis in wooden ... |
| GB | 36 | People´s Set 269 | 6A7 | First one of the People´s Set Series. Also Bakelite cabinet version 444. |
| GB | 36 | People´s Set 444 | 6A7 | The price was 6gns = 6£ 6s 0d. Same cabinet (probably made by E.K. Cole (EKCO)) also as ba... |
| GB | 37 | People´s Set U427 | 6A7 | similar cabinet for U427, A527, U527, P527, B537 and V537. |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Seite 1 Prospekt ca.1940 Seite1