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Philcoradio.com < Gallery Index Philco for 1941 (introduced January 1941)
THE FOLLOWING MODELS CONTINUED IN THE PHILCO LINEUP: 41-90CB, 41-95T, 41-95F, 41-100T, 41-100F, 41-105T,
41-110K, 41-220C, 41-220CI, 41-221C, 41-221CI, 41-225C, 41-226C, 41-230T, 41-235T, 41-240T, 41-245T, 41-250T,
41-255T, 41-258F, 41-265K, 41-280X, 41-285X, 41-295X, 41-300X, 41-316RX, 41-602P, 41-603P, 41-604P, 41-605P,
41-608P, 41-609P, 41-610P, 41-611P, 41-616P, 41-695P, 41-RP1, 41-RP2, 41-RP5, 41-RP15, 41-705, 41-708T,
41-712T, 41-713T, 41-714T, 41-722T, 41-745, 41-758T, 41-759, 41-788T, PT-25, PT-26, PT-27, PT-28, PT-30,
PT-87. 23 new Philco models were added to the lineup at mid-season 1941, while 12 models were dropped from the line. The most significant change took place in Philco's portable line - now, all Philco portables could be operated from 115 volts, AC or DC, or batteries.
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THE MID-SEASON 1941 PHILCO LINE ELECTRIC (AC & AC-DC) MODELS
A new radio-clock combination, the 41-22CL's radio used six tubes and could receive the standard AM band and shortwave from 1.6 to 3.3 mc. Original selling price: $29.95 Number made: 8,525
This new Philco's styling was reminiscent of the larger "bullet" sets the company had produced during the 1936, 1937 and 1938 seasons such as Models 610T, 37-610T, 38-620T, etc. The 41-231T used the same chassis as Model 41-226C (the "Sled"), with AM and shortwave coverage (540-1720 kc and 9-12 mc respectively). Electronic pushbutton tuning was another feature the 231T offered. Original selling price: $29.95 Number made: 5,025
Original selling price: $59.95 Number made: 34,351 (NOTE: Figure includes production of January 1941 Model 41-841T)
This new model also is identical in appearance to a June 1940 Philco - the 41-255T. This set also uses nine tubes and operates from 115 volts AC. It has the same frequency coverage as the 41-246T above. Original selling price: $59.95 Number made: 22,742 (NOTE: Figure includes production of June 1940 Model 41-255T)
This is an interesting set. It uses a 41-285 chassis mounted in a modified 41-295 cabinet. Lots of empty space inside! The set uses nine tubes and receives AM and shortwave from 2.3 to 7 mc & 9 to 12 mc. Original selling price: Not available Number made: 19,025 (NOTE: Figure includes production of June 1940 Model 41-295X)
Illustration courtesy Chuck Schwark Yet another Philco to use a cabinet that is identical to a June 1940 (early 1941) model! It looks like a 41-316RX, but houses a 41-300 chassis. The set receives AM and three shortwave bands: 2.3 to 7 mc, 9 to 12 mc and 13.5 to 18 mc. Using twelve tubes, it operates on 115 volts, AC only. Original selling price: Not available Number made: 4,053 (NOTE: Figure includes production of June 1940 Model 41-316RX) RADIO-PHONOGRAPH MODELS
This new radio-phonograph combination used the chassis of a new PT-2 (scroll down to see it) with a single play 78 rpm phonograph. AM only. Original selling price: $29.95 Number made: Not available
Unusual in that this five-tube model is a straight (single play) phonograph with amplifier and speaker - no radio. It also uses the Beam of Light pickup. Original selling price: $59.95 Number made: Not available
Photo courtesy Robert Barrett
Photo courtesy Robert Barrett An AM and shortwave (8.9 to 12 mc) radio-phonograph that used seven tubes and also featured the Beam of Light pickup. Original selling price: $59.95 Number made: 3,011
Original selling price: $159.95 Number made: 9,020
Original selling price: Not available Number made: 22,940 (NOTE: Figure includes production of June 1940 Model 41-605P)
Photos courtesy William Binzer Basically a 41-608P (see June 1940) in a different cabinet. The nine tube radio also received AM and shortwave from 9 to 12 mc, and included an automatic record changer with the Beam of Light pickup. Original selling price & number made: Not available
Original selling price: $29.95 Number made: Not available PORTABLE RADIOS NOTE: ALL FIVE OF THESE SETS ARE "THREE-WAY" PORTABLES (115 VOLTS AC, 115 VOLTS DC OR BATTERY OPERATED)
Original selling price & number made: Not available
Another AM-only portable, the 41-842 uses seven tubes. Original selling price: $26.35 Number made: 47,590
Very similar to Model 41-842T above; the difference is the addition of a lid which covers the front of the set when closed. Original selling price: $31.40 Number made: 2,525
Philco's first portable to use a roll-down tambour door to conceal the dial when the set was not in use. Seven tubes, AM only. Original selling price: $36.35 Number made: 1,500
A five tube portable that received shortwave (6 to 15 mc) in addition to AM. Original selling price & number made: Not available PHILCO TRANSITONE MODELS
A completely new Transitone, this model would remain in production (with different model numbers) in the 1942 season and for a few years after WWII. AM only, 5 tubes, 115 volts AC or DC. Original selling price: $12.95 Number made: 101,721 (NOTE: Figure includes Models PT-4 & PT-10 as well as June 1941 Models 42-PT2, 42-PT4 & 42-PT10)
An ivory painted Bakelite version of the PT-2 above, which also remained in production for several years. Original selling price: $13.95 Number made: 101,721 (NOTE: Figure includes Models PT-2 & PT-10 as well as June 1941 Models 42-PT2, 42-PT4 & 42-PT10)
A new, stylish, wooden version of the PT-2. Original selling price: $17.95 Number made: Not available
The cabinet of this new model is brown Bakelite, identical to the PT-2, but uses a dial scale that is similar to that used in the PT-4. It uses six tubes and receives the AM band only. It also operates on 115 volts, AC or DC. Original selling price: $14.95 Number made: 101,721 (NOTE: Figure includes Models PT-2 & PT-4 as well as June 1941 Models 42-PT2, 42-PT4 & 42-PT10)
Original selling price: $19.95 Number made: Not available
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