• Year
  • 1937/1938
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 50579

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 470 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
  • Power out
  • 3 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 38-60B - Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Tombstone = decorative upright, not cathedral but can have rounded edges.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12.8 x 17 x 9 inch / 325 x 432 x 229 mm
  • Notes
  • The Philco 38-60 series uses a 5-tube 2-band chassis. There are versions for 115 VAC 50-60 Hz, 115 VAC 25-40 Hz, and 115/220 VAC 50-60 Hz.

    There are three individual models in the series with different cabinet styles. Model 38-60B (1937-38) is a tombstone. Model 38-60F (1937) is a console with a vertical control panel. Model 38-60XF (1938) is another console design with a sloping control panel.
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 10 kg / 22 lb 0.4 oz (22.026 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 40.00 $
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 8 = 1937 and before
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • Philco Service Bulletin # 279

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