02-16-2023, 01:45 PM
Greetings Claude;
I think that the model 38-2670 was the long wave equipped version of the model 38-670. Obviously that example was an export version of the 38-2670 since it has a tapped primary on the power transformer to accommodate 240 volt AC mains, as well as a brass plate on the read of the chassis that a U.S version would not have. Interesting tubes used in that set, they look like metal-glass types, the originals would have been glass shouldered type tubes. I don't know about Philco's 1938 export models but the U.S and Canadian models had a very annoying base for the tube shields that would not allow you to use anything but glass tubes in those sockets, the metal, and even glass tubular tubes has bases that were too wide. It's not uncommon to see sets where the tube shield bases were hacked up, or removed outright, likely during the war years when there were parts shortages.
Regards
Arran
I think that the model 38-2670 was the long wave equipped version of the model 38-670. Obviously that example was an export version of the 38-2670 since it has a tapped primary on the power transformer to accommodate 240 volt AC mains, as well as a brass plate on the read of the chassis that a U.S version would not have. Interesting tubes used in that set, they look like metal-glass types, the originals would have been glass shouldered type tubes. I don't know about Philco's 1938 export models but the U.S and Canadian models had a very annoying base for the tube shields that would not allow you to use anything but glass tubes in those sockets, the metal, and even glass tubular tubes has bases that were too wide. It's not uncommon to see sets where the tube shield bases were hacked up, or removed outright, likely during the war years when there were parts shortages.
Regards
Arran
