12-15-2021, 09:42 AM
Philco only did this on model 54. Model 53 does not have such a switch.
No, the 54 does not have a "hot" chassis. To Philco's credit, as far as I can tell, they never built an AC/DC radio with the chassis directly connected to one side of the line as did some other manufacturers, including RCA.
No, I think they were being extra safe/cautious with the design of the 54. Their later AC/DC sets had no safety switch. I'm not sure if model 38-14 or 39-8 (AC/DC) sets even had a back - if they did, I've never seen one. I know the tiny Transitone/Philco Transitone five tube sets of 1939-42 had backs, but otherwise no interlock or safety switch.
No, the 54 does not have a "hot" chassis. To Philco's credit, as far as I can tell, they never built an AC/DC radio with the chassis directly connected to one side of the line as did some other manufacturers, including RCA.
No, I think they were being extra safe/cautious with the design of the 54. Their later AC/DC sets had no safety switch. I'm not sure if model 38-14 or 39-8 (AC/DC) sets even had a back - if they did, I've never seen one. I know the tiny Transitone/Philco Transitone five tube sets of 1939-42 had backs, but otherwise no interlock or safety switch.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
