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PHILCO PHORUM
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Philco
for 1929-early 1930 (introduced Fall 1929)
Changes were occurring
rapidly within the radio industry. As new tubes were introduced, new
circuits were being developed to take advantage of the new tubes. Only a
few months after the introduction of their 1929-30 radio line, Philco
stopped production of Model 65 and introduced three new models.
Model 40 was Philco's
first set designed to operate on DC current only, which was being used
in some parts of the country although 60 cycle AC was well on its way to
becoming the standard for most of the USA. The Model 40 used six tubes
and its design was based on another new Philco, Model 76, a seven tube,
screen grid TRF set.
The third new Philco was
the company's best offering up to that time, and would remain so (with
minor changes) until January 1931. Model 95 or Screen Grid Plus used 9
tubes and featured Automatic Volume Control, a method of controlling the
amplification of the RF stages. This kept the volume at a fairly
constant level, preventing loud "blasting" while tuning across the band.
Model 87 was retained in
the Philco lineup, although its Neutrodyne-Plus design had been made
obsolete by both the Screen Grid 76 and the Screen Grid Plus 95.
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Model 76 - Model 95
You could now purchase a better
table model Philco, especially if you bought the Model 95
version. The Model F-10 electro-dynamic speaker continued to be
used with the new table models. However, for some reason, the
table model versions never were very popular, as the console
versions of these models outsold them.
Original selling price: Not
available (76), $97 (95)
Separate speaker: Price not available
Number made: 17,700 (NOTE: This figure includes Models
76 and 95 table models, as well as June 1929 Model 65 table
model and June 1930 Models 77 and 96
table models.)
Illustration is representative
of both Models 76 and 95 table sets, as both are identical in
appearance. |
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CONSOLES
The Console (Model 76)
This set is identical in appearance
to the June 1929 Model 65 Console which it replaced. It now had
seven tubes instead of six.
Original selling price: $95
Number made: 45,000 (NOTE: This figure includes June 1929 Model
65 consoles as well as June 1930 Model 77 consoles) |
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The Lowboy (Model 40 - Model 76 -
Model 87 - Model 95)
The new Philco Lowboy was very
popular in its time; examples are easily found today. All of the
early lowboy models such as the one shown at right have a wood
grille insert with intricate cutouts; sets made after approx.
January 1930 do not have the intricate cutouts and use the
"tapestry" grillecloth as used in Philco highboys and De Luxe
highboys (see below).
Original selling price: Not
available
(40, 76), $129.50 (87), $149.50 (95)
Number made: 249,327 (NOTE: This figure includes June 1929 Models
65 and 87 lowboys)
Model 95 lowboy (early version) shown; Models
40, 76 and 87 lowboy cabinets are identical.
Photo credit: Kim Bowers |
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The Lowboy (late
version) An example of
a late version Philco lowboy. This is a Model 87, with
"tapestry" grillecloth. Note how this version does not have the
wood grille insert with the intricate cutouts. |
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The Highboy (Model 40 - Model 76
- Model 87 - Model 95)
This handsome set features
fleur-de-lis on both sides, and double doors which open up to
reveal the radio dial, controls and speaker (see photo
immediately below for an open view).
Original selling price: Not
available
(40, 76), $149.50 (87), $169.50 (95)
Number made:
98,015 (NOTE: This figure includes June 1929 Models 65 and 87
highboys)
Model 76 Highboy shown; Model 40,
87 & 95
Highboy cabinets are identical.
Photo credit: J. Thomas Lawson |
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An "open" view of
the Model 76 Highboy, showing the "tapestry" grillecloth.
Photo credit: J. Thomas Lawson |
| The Tudor
Highboy (Model 76 - Model 87 - Model 95)
An unusual cabinet, this model
featured oak veneer and different legs from other contemporary
Philco models.
Original selling price: Not
available (76), $155 (87), $175 (95)
Number made:
5,006 (NOTE: This figure includes June 1929 Models 65 and 87
Tudor Highboys)
Model 87 Tudor Highboy shown;
Models 76 & 95 Tudor Highboy cabinets are identical. |
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The Highboy De
Luxe (Model 40 - Model 76 - Model 87 - Model 95)
This large cabinet features doors
which slide open and out of sight. It also has the fleur-de-lis
on left and right sides, like the Highboy.
Original selling price: Not
available
(40, 76), $205 (87), $225 (95)
Number made: 16,550 (NOTE: This figure includes June 1929 Models
65 and 87 versions)
Model 95 Highboy De Luxe shown;
Models 40, 76 & 87 versions are identical. |
| An "open" view of
the Model 95 Highboy De Luxe. NOTE: Grille cloth is incorrect;
it should use the "tapestry" cloth. |
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