07-07-2013, 12:59 PM
I'm probably too late with my reply, but I really enjoy my 39-35. Quite easy to work on. Yes, it is not the most impressive of the 1939 Philco sets, it is a very good performer. As Ron stated, it is a very sensitive set. It will sometimes receive anything that my other radios have trouble with, using only a long wire, especially SW. My only complaint with this chassis only has the three position tone control, instead of a variable control. Too bad it's not the 39-31 cabinet that is the same as the 40-180. Those wine red push buttons do look nice at night when lit.
