08-28-2021, 08:07 AM
1941 models which had the beam of light changer used a single speed (78 rpm) unit.
Higher-end 1942 models with the beam of light changer used a two speed (78 and 39 rpm) unit. Why 39 rpm? That is a question only dead Philco engineers can answer...and dead men tell no tales. I've never seen any documentation explaining that odd decision.
Since you titled this thread "Philco 42-1016" I assume this is the radio you are asking about. The 42-1016 used the same changer as the 42-1015, two speed, gold in color.
Higher-end 1942 models with the beam of light changer used a two speed (78 and 39 rpm) unit. Why 39 rpm? That is a question only dead Philco engineers can answer...and dead men tell no tales. I've never seen any documentation explaining that odd decision.
Since you titled this thread "Philco 42-1016" I assume this is the radio you are asking about. The 42-1016 used the same changer as the 42-1015, two speed, gold in color.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
