07-20-2017, 10:48 AM
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It dates from June 1937 (1938 model year):
http://philcoradio.com/gallery2/1938a
That looks like it should be one of the following models:
38–9K, 38-23K, 38–38K, 38–39K, 38–40K, 38–89K, 38–630K & 38–2630K
There would have an originally been a model sticker on the back. The number you found (31-1970R) is the part number for the tuning condenser.
It has three tuning bands (AM plus two shortwave). No shadow meter. I see 5 tubes - any empty sockets?
I don't see a power transformer on it - but I think there is an AC power cord, so not a battery only set (or it has been converted).
Hmmmm....something doesn't add up. I must be missing something.
[Update: we were all typing at the same time I guess.
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It dates from June 1937 (1938 model year):
http://philcoradio.com/gallery2/1938a
That looks like it should be one of the following models:
38–9K, 38-23K, 38–38K, 38–39K, 38–40K, 38–89K, 38–630K & 38–2630K
There would have an originally been a model sticker on the back. The number you found (31-1970R) is the part number for the tuning condenser.
It has three tuning bands (AM plus two shortwave). No shadow meter. I see 5 tubes - any empty sockets?
I don't see a power transformer on it - but I think there is an AC power cord, so not a battery only set (or it has been converted).
- 38-9K (2 bands, AC only)
- 38-23K (2 bands, AC/DC)
- 38-38K (2 bands, batteries)
- 38-39K (2 bands, 6V battery)
- 38-40K (2 bands, AC or 6V battery)
- 38-89K (2 bands, AC)
- 38-630K - (3 bands, shadow meter, AC)
- 38-2630K - (3 bands, shadow meter, AC)
Hmmmm....something doesn't add up. I must be missing something.
[Update: we were all typing at the same time I guess.
]
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