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Philcoradio.com < Gallery Index Philco for 1940 (introduced June 1940) THE FOLLOWING MODELS CONTINUED IN THE PHILCO LINEUP: 39-711T (as 40-715T), RP-1, RP-2, RP-3, RP-4, TH-4, TP-4-I, TH-5, TP-5-I, TP-10, TP-11, TP-12, TH-14, TH-15. ALL OTHER 1939 MODELS WERE DISCONTINUED.
The 1940 Philco line was, in outward appearances, not much different from the 1939 models. Inside, however, most of
the new Philcos received built-in loop antennas, eliminating the need for external longwire aerials (except in cases
where the set was situated far from any local broadcast stations).
Click on a thumbnail to see a larger photo below: THE 1940 PHILCO LINE PORTABLE RADIOS
Original selling price: $26.45 Number made: 11,065
A popular model, this new, compact, four-tube portable was sort of a battery version of Model TH-4, even using a similar dial scale (only it read PHILCO instead of TRANSITONE). Original selling price: $17.45 Number made: 49,100
Original selling price: $36.45 Number made: 5,610 (NOTE: Figure includes production of January 1940 Model 40-88TL)
An unusual radio-phonograph which was designed to be portable. The 40-504P used four tubes and ran on batteries, and the phonograph mechanism used a mechanical hand-crank motor. Original selling price: $46.45 Number made: Not available BATTERY-OPERATED FARM SETS
Original selling price: $24.95 Number made: Not available
Original selling price: 24.95 Number made: 58,432
Original selling price: $34.95 Number made: 10,377
Another battery-operated Philco to be issued in table model and console versions, the 40-100 used four tubes and received the AM band only. These two models featured pushbutton tuning. Original selling price: $29.95 Number made: 12,510
Original selling price: $47.50 Number made: 4,926
Original selling price: $39.95 Number made: 5,408
Original selling price: $59.95 Number made: 2,030 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 40-110K)
Original selling price: $49.95 Number made: 1,600
Original selling price: $69.95 Number made: 2,030 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 40-105K) ELECTRIC (AC & AC/DC) MODELS
Original selling price: $20 Number made: 49,251
Number made: 59,593
Original selling price: $23.50 Number made: 13,855
Original selling price: $25 Number made: 16,020
Original selling price: $27.50 Number made: 34,806
A six tube, AC-only table model, this Philco received AM and the "police" band (1.5 to 3.3 mc). Original selling price: $29.95 Number made: 40,960
Essentially the same as the 40-130 above, with the addition of six electronic pushbuttons. Original selling price: $35 Number made: 17,860
This table model was similar to Model 40-130, but added a third band (shortwave, 5.7 to 18 mc). It also used six tubes and operated on AC only. Original selling price: $35 Number made: 16,591
A 40-140 with the addition of six electronic pushbuttons. Original selling price: $39.95 Number made: 19,555
One of two "slant front" table models for the new 1940 season, the 40-150 used seven tubes and had three band coverage: standard AM, "police" from 1.55 to 3.5 mc, and shortwave from 6 to 18 mc. Eight electronic pushbuttons were also featured. It operated on 115 volts AC only. Original selling price: $49.95 Number made: 40,011
Both this and the 40-150 are excellent performers. Original selling price: $59.95 Number made: 25,835
Original selling price: $39.95 Number made: 17.653
Photo courtesy Mike Moore Essentially a 40-135 in a floor model cabinet. This model also received standard AM and the 1.5 to 3.3 mc "police" band, used six tubes, and operated on 115 volts AC. It also featured six electronic pushbuttons. Original selling price: $45 Number made: 26,513
Original selling price: $55 Number made: 5,506
For the shopper who was considering a new 40-165 in late 1940, he or she had two cabinets from which to choose. This "K" cabinet is considerably different from the "F" cabinet above, but the chassis is the same. This model also outsold the 40-165F version by nearly 5 to 1. Original selling price: $59.95 Number made: 25,345
The 1940 version of a classic Philco cabinet that had been introduced at mid-season 1939 as Model 39-31XK. The new version used seven tubes and received standard AM, the "police" band from 1.55 to 3.4 mc, and shortwave from 6 to 18 mc. Eight electronic pushbuttons were also featured. It operated on 115 volts, AC only. Original selling price: $69.95 Number made: 129,076 (NOTE: Figure includes production of January 1940 Model 39-31XK)
Original selling price: $79.95 Number made: 21,518
Original selling price: $89.95 Number made: 39,769
Original selling price: $100 Number made: 28,505
The 40-200 sets used leftover 1940 Model 39-116XX cabinets. These can be distinguished from the 39-116 by the addition of a loop antenna in back, eight pushbuttons instead of only call letter windows, and the lack of any Mystery Control functions. Original selling price: $135 Number made: 22,330 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 39-116XX)
Original selling price: $159.50 Number made: 5,050 (NOTE: Figure includes production of January 1940 Model 40-215RX)
A three band receiver (AM, "police" from 1.6-4.5 mc and shortwave from 6 to 18 mc) which also featured wireless remote control. The radio used thirteen tubes plus one tube in the remote unit. Original selling price: $195 Number made: 3,449 (NOTE: Figure includes production of January 1940 Model 40-217RX)
No information has been found on this model or the similar A52CK1 below. The sets used a Philco (Transitone TH-4) chassis and Sessions electric clock. Original selling price & number made: Not available
Very similar to the A52CK above, this model has different speaker grille cutouts. Original selling price & number made: Not available PHONOGRAPH WITH PHILCO MODELS
Original selling price: $25 Number made: 3,015
Original selling price: $35 Number made: 3,000
Original selling price: $59.95 Number made: 1,000
A console version of Model 40-503P. It also used a version of the 40-135 chassis (six tubes). Original selling price: $79.95 Number made: 1,500
Original selling price: $119.95 Number made: 5,001 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 40-725PXX)
This eight tube receiver used a variation of the 40-180/185/190 chassis; the difference is that it uses a phase inverter tube, two Type 42 power output tubes, and a Type 80 rectifier. It also has a higher power output than the 40-180/185/190. The phonograph is an automatic record changer which was a forerunner of the 1941 Beam of Light changer. Original selling price: $139.95 Number made: 8,003 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 40-755PXX)
Number made: 2,310 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 40-755PDXX)
Original selling price: $350 Number made: 1,167 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 40-516P & 40-780PXX)
Original selling price: $395 Number made: 1,167 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 40-510P & 40-780PXX) TROPIC MODELS
These models used the old January 1938 Model 38-14CB/38-15CB Bakelite cabinets. Instead of the dial illustrated here, however, a slide rule dial was used instead. Both models were designed to operate on 115 or 230 volts, AC or DC current. The difference in the two was in the frequency coverage of each. 40-710: 530-1720 kc, 2.3-7.4 & 7.35-22 mc 40-2710: 150-390 & 530-1720 kc; 7.2-24 mc Original selling price & number made: Not available
The cabinet is identical to the 1939 Model 39-711T. Original selling price & number made: Not available
These were six tube Tropic models which were designed to run on either 115 or 230 volts, AC current only. The 40-725 received AM and shortwave from 2.3-7.4 & 7.35-22 mc. The 40-2725 received longwave (150-390 kc), AM, and shortwave from 7.2 to 24 mc. Original selling price: Not available Number made: 4,537 (figure includes both versions)
Original selling price: Not available Number made: 5,001 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 40-507P)
Original selling price: Not available Number made: 7,076 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 40-755T & 40-756T)
Original selling price: Not available Number made: 500 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 40-755XX & 40-756XX)
Original selling price: Not available Number made: 7,076 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 40-748T & 40-756T)
Original selling price: Not available Number made: 500 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 40-748XX & 40-756XX)
Original selling price: Not available Number made: 8,003 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 40-508P)
Original selling price: Not available Number made: 2,310 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model 40-509P)
Original selling price: Not available Number made: 7,076 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 40-748T & 40-755T)
Original selling price: Not available Number made: 500 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 40-748XX & 40-755XX)
These Tropic model uses eleven tubes and had three bands. The 40-780 covered 530-1720 kc, 2.3-7.4 mc & 7.4-22 mc; the 40-2780 covered 150-390 kc & 530-1720 kc & 7.4-22 mc. Both operated on 115 or 230 volts, AC current only. Original selling price: Not available Number made: 3,062 (figure includes both versions)
Console versions of Models 40-780T & 40-2780T, respectively. Original selling price: Not available Number made: 200 (figure includes both versions)
Original selling price: Not available Number made: 1,167 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Models 40-510P & 40-516P) TRANSITONE MODELS
Original selling price: Not available Number made: 91,948 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model TH-18 as well as January 1939 Model TH-4)
The plain brown Bakelite version of the January 1940 TP-5-I, which had an ivory painted Bakelite cabinet of the same style. Five tubes, AC/DC, AM and the "police" band (2.3-2.5 mc). Original selling price: Not available Number made: 18,093 (NOTE: Figure includes production of January 1939 Model TH-5)
Original selling price: & number made: Not available
Photo courtesy Mike Serafino These Transitone models featured a Tenite grille and dial pointer. These parts tend to shrink and warp over time. The set used five tubes, received AM and a 2.3 to 2.5 mc "police" band, and was available in colors other than the two examples shown above. Original selling price: & number made: Not available
Essentially a TH-4 with the addition of a handle, a loop antenna, and a Bakelite back to conceal the loop. This cabinet was molded differently from the TH-4, in order for the Bakelite back to fit properly. Original selling price: $11.95 Number made: 17,030
Original selling price: $17.95 Number made: 8,383
Original selling price: Not available Number made: 91,948 (NOTE: Figure includes production of Model TP-4 as well as January 1940 Model TH-4)
Similar to Model TP-10, the TP-20 adds a loop antenna, Bakelite back cover and carrying handle. Original selling price: $15.95 Number made: 4,000
Number made: 2,000
Original selling price & number made: Not available
Photo courtesy Mike Schultz
Photo courtesy William Thornton This very unusual model was marketed under the SIMPLEX name as well as TRANSITONE. Original selling price: $19.95 Number made: Not available
Original selling price & number made: Not available
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