[Ron Ramirez]

From what I have heard thru the years was that indeed the set was placed under the secratary's desk, then she would use her foot to control the set. I figure that's why the roller wheel was so large and robust.
I'd say it was designed for foot operation, otherwise why would such a large wheel and pre set stations be used on it? Plus the color wheel inside to light up the jewel showing what station you were tuned to, looking from afar.

Gary, where did you hear this? From original Philco information? Or word of mouth?

Sorry, but I need to see some conclusive proof before I will believe this set was made to be placed under a desk.

Which is not to say that some folks might have placed these sets on the floor...but I do not believe that was Philco's intent.

I therefore offer the Court of Philco Opinion the following evidence from a 1949 Philco catalog:

[Image: http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k420/.../49901.jpg]

Sure looks like a hand on the control to me, not a foot...