05-27-2012, 06:21 AM
Chris
No worries, it is indeed a 40-145.
http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1940a.htm#v
Six pushbuttons and three bands. Yes. 40-145T.
The lookalike set that has three bands and no pushbuttons is a 40-140T.
To further complicate things, Philco issued these models in new cabinets at mid-season 1940 (January '40):
40-140T: http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1940c.htm#d
40-145T: http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1940c.htm#e
The Philco Radio Gallery here on my site is more accurate and up-to-date than is that 1993 book, which the publisher slapped new covers on to and issued as a "revised" version in 2006, over my objections. Don't get me started on that subject...
Arran, yes, these are perhaps mediocre sets but I think they are rather appealing, especially the 40-145 with three bands and pushbuttons. At least you and I agree on Brand Z sets.
Edit: Oops, Terry posted as I was writing my reply.
No worries, it is indeed a 40-145.
http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1940a.htm#v
Six pushbuttons and three bands. Yes. 40-145T.
The lookalike set that has three bands and no pushbuttons is a 40-140T.
To further complicate things, Philco issued these models in new cabinets at mid-season 1940 (January '40):
40-140T: http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1940c.htm#d
40-145T: http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1940c.htm#e
The Philco Radio Gallery here on my site is more accurate and up-to-date than is that 1993 book, which the publisher slapped new covers on to and issued as a "revised" version in 2006, over my objections. Don't get me started on that subject...
Arran, yes, these are perhaps mediocre sets but I think they are rather appealing, especially the 40-145 with three bands and pushbuttons. At least you and I agree on Brand Z sets.
Edit: Oops, Terry posted as I was writing my reply.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
