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Philco 1939 RMS Year Book
Philco 1940 RMS Year Book
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Philco 1946-1947 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1948-1949 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1950 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1951 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1952 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1953 Home Radio Year Book
Philco Service Bulletins
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Complete Instructions for Adjusting All Philco Receivers – Vol. 1
Complete Instructions for Adjusting All Philco Receivers – Vol. 2
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Wire-Wound Resistors
Shop Talk
Model Notes
Correct Intermediate Frequencies for Model 90
Error in Model 90 Service Info (1-47)
Error in Philco Model 38-690 Tweeter Wiring
Evolution of Philco Model 19
Evolution of Philco Model 60
Evolution of Philco Model 89
Extra Coil in Model 19TX Front End
Notes on Model 116
Notes on Model 21
Phonograph Jack in Model 511 Series Philcos
Speaker Hookup, Models 14LZX-19LZX-19TX-91RX
Speaker Replacement, Model 511 Series
The Speaker Problem in early Philco Cathedrals (20-21-70-90)
Tuning Condenser Wiring Trouble – Models 20-21-70-90
Unusual “No Reception” Problem in Model 90
General
Bakelite Block Condenser Data
Early 30s Philco Wiring Color Codes
How to Decipher Philco Resistor Part Numbers
Philco Models With Photofinish
Should I Plug It In and Turn It On?
Suffix Letters in Philco Model Numbers
Three-Legged Capacitors in Postwar AM-FM Philcos
Tips on Audio Interstage Transformers
Why Doesn’t My Philco Have a Back?
Syl’s Restoration Topics
$1 Fix for Torn Speaker Cones
Crystal Cartridge Rebuilding
Horseshoe Pickup Rebuilding
Restuffing Can Caps
Techniques
A Fix for Warped Mystery Control Dials
Aligning Adapter for Mystery Control Philcos
Bakelite Capacitor Rebuild Without Desoldering
Band Switch Repair
Cleaning Philco Tuning Dials
Coil Winding Machine Plans – Counter Added
Dial Cord Stringing Diagram, Models 14-17-18-43-71-91-118, others
Dial Drive Rebuilding – Models 16, 34, 44, 144
Dial Drive Rebuilding – Models 116, 640, 643, 645, 650, 651, 655, 660, 665
DIY push button labels
Focusing a Philco (newer style) shadowmeter
How to “isolate” AC line noise (hash) from your workbench
Loctal Socket Problems and their Cure
Neutralization of Philco Neutrodyne-Plus Receivers
Philco 45-2769 Aligning Adaptor – What is it?
Rebuilding the Automatic Tuning Flex Coupling, ’37 and ’38 models
Rebuilding Philco Pilot Lamps
Re-creating “Dogbone” Resistors
Replacing Speaker Wires Without Drilling Rivets
Re-Stuffing Caps in Metal Cans
Rewinding Philco Coils
Rubber-Covered Wiring, 1939-1942 Philcos
Shadow Meter Coil Rewind
Stuck tuning control, how to unstick???
Veneering Tutorial
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History
Introduction
1: Lamps to Batteries
2: Batteries and Socket-Powers to Radios
3: Leadership in Radio
4: Diversification and War
5: Philco Service
6: Other Philco Items
7: Philco People
8: The Later Years
9: The End
Early Philco Products
The Century of Progress Radio
Early Philco Television Development
Other Philco Items
Philco Around the World
Philco in Australia
Philco in Canada
Philco in Other Parts of the World
Philco in the United Kingdom
The Tropics
1939 Tropic Models
1940 Tropic Models
1941 Tropic Models
1942 Tropic Models
1946 Tropic Models
Later USA-built Tropics
Philco Tropic Models Built in the UK
Philco Cabinet Design & Production
Philco Service Organizations
Philco Test Equipment
Philco Auto Radios
Radiobars
Sources of Information
Models
Identification Guide
Age Guide
Value Guide
Set Indices
Automotive Set Index
Australia Set Index
Canada Set Index
United States Set Index
Documents
Service Info
Early Philco Schematics
Philco 1928-1936 Wiring Diagrams
Philco 1937-1938 Wiring Diagrams
Philco 1939 RMS Year Book
Philco 1940 RMS Year Book
Philco 1941 RMS Year Book
Philco 1942 RMS Year Book
Philco 1946-1947 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1948-1949 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1950 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1951 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1952 Home Radio Year Book
Philco 1953 Home Radio Year Book
Philco Service Bulletins
Philco Serviceman Newsletter
Philco UK Service Bulletins
Philco Canada Serviceman Newsletter
Complete Instructions for Adjusting All Philco Receivers – Vol. 1
Complete Instructions for Adjusting All Philco Receivers – Vol. 2
Parts
Parts Catalogs
Audio Transformers
Bakelite Block Condensers
Carbon Resistors
Chokes
Compensating Condensers
Electrolytic Condensers
Fuses
Lamps
Mica Condensers
Output Transformers
Paper Condensers
Speaker Field Coils
Speakers
Switches
Tone Controls
Volume Controls
Wire-Wound Resistors
Shop Talk
Model Notes
Correct Intermediate Frequencies for Model 90
Error in Model 90 Service Info (1-47)
Error in Philco Model 38-690 Tweeter Wiring
Evolution of Philco Model 19
Evolution of Philco Model 60
Evolution of Philco Model 89
Extra Coil in Model 19TX Front End
Notes on Model 116
Notes on Model 21
Phonograph Jack in Model 511 Series Philcos
Speaker Hookup, Models 14LZX-19LZX-19TX-91RX
Speaker Replacement, Model 511 Series
The Speaker Problem in early Philco Cathedrals (20-21-70-90)
Tuning Condenser Wiring Trouble – Models 20-21-70-90
Unusual “No Reception” Problem in Model 90
General
Bakelite Block Condenser Data
Early 30s Philco Wiring Color Codes
How to Decipher Philco Resistor Part Numbers
Philco Models With Photofinish
Should I Plug It In and Turn It On?
Suffix Letters in Philco Model Numbers
Three-Legged Capacitors in Postwar AM-FM Philcos
Tips on Audio Interstage Transformers
Why Doesn’t My Philco Have a Back?
Syl’s Restoration Topics
$1 Fix for Torn Speaker Cones
Crystal Cartridge Rebuilding
Horseshoe Pickup Rebuilding
Restuffing Can Caps
Techniques
A Fix for Warped Mystery Control Dials
Aligning Adapter for Mystery Control Philcos
Bakelite Capacitor Rebuild Without Desoldering
Band Switch Repair
Cleaning Philco Tuning Dials
Coil Winding Machine Plans – Counter Added
Dial Cord Stringing Diagram, Models 14-17-18-43-71-91-118, others
Dial Drive Rebuilding – Models 16, 34, 44, 144
Dial Drive Rebuilding – Models 116, 640, 643, 645, 650, 651, 655, 660, 665
DIY push button labels
Focusing a Philco (newer style) shadowmeter
How to “isolate” AC line noise (hash) from your workbench
Loctal Socket Problems and their Cure
Neutralization of Philco Neutrodyne-Plus Receivers
Philco 45-2769 Aligning Adaptor – What is it?
Rebuilding the Automatic Tuning Flex Coupling, ’37 and ’38 models
Rebuilding Philco Pilot Lamps
Re-creating “Dogbone” Resistors
Replacing Speaker Wires Without Drilling Rivets
Re-Stuffing Caps in Metal Cans
Rewinding Philco Coils
Rubber-Covered Wiring, 1939-1942 Philcos
Shadow Meter Coil Rewind
Stuck tuning control, how to unstick???
Veneering Tutorial
Resources
Resources – Alphabetical
Resources – Categorized
Other Useful Websites
PhilcoRadio.com
Philco Phorum
Philco Gallery
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Advertisements
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1922-1924 Various Ads for Philco Diamond Grid Batteries
1924-05-24 Saturday Evening Post-Philco Batteries
1925-11-07 Saturday Evening Post - Philco Socket Power
1928-08-18 Saturday Evening Post
1928-10 Philco Electric Radio Ad
1928-8-18 - The Saturday Evening Post
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Books
(15)
1936 Story of Two New Aerial Inventions-Philco UK
1943 Philco Service Training Manual
1947 Television Trouble Shooting by Philco
1955 Philco model 7020 Oscilloscope for Radio-Home Study
Aligning Philco Receivers Vol. I
Aligning Philco Receivers Vol. II
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Brochures
(88)
1928 Philco Color Radio Brochure - Form 927-B
1928 Philco Electric Newtrodyne Plus Radio
1928 Philco Socket Power Brochure
1929 Balanced-Units Brochure - Form 2017
1929 Philco Balanced-Unit All-Electric Radios
1929 Radio As You Go-Transitone Auto Radio
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Catalogs
(37)
1928 Neutrodyne-Plus Sales Catalog
1928 Philco Sales Catalog
1931 Philco Sales Catalog
1931 Philco's Big News
1933 Philco Sales Catalog
1935 Philco Sales Catalog (June 1934)
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Company
(49)
1927 Socket Powered Radio by Walter Holland
1930 Philco Logo Decal
1934 Philco Cruise Bermuda and Nassau
1935 Holiday Cruise to Belgium and Holland with Philco
1935 List of Passengers Philco Jamaica Cruise
1935 Menu-Philco New York to Jamaica Cruise
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Dealer
(114)
1923 Manual for Selling Radio Storage Batteries
1923-6 The Philco Retainer June 1923
1923-9 The Philco Retainer
1926 Philco Radio Sales Manual
1927-12-01 Consumer and Dealer Prices
1928 Philco Plans for 1927-1928
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Hang Tags
(19)
1931 Philco Marketing Survey Card
1941 Philco Directional Loop Aerial Tag
Philco "For Correct Operation" Tag - 1932
Philco "For Correct Operation" Tag - 1935
Philco 37-116X Deluxe Hang Tag
Philco 37-690X Hang Tag
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Labels
(58)
1939 Philco 39-116RX Envelope and Station Labels
1939 Philco Station Tab Call Letter Kit
Norman Bel Geddes Cabinet Label
Philco 'Adjust this screw..." Label
Philco 111 Tube Layout Label
Philco 112 (Early) Tube Layout Label
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Manuals
(104)
'Philco Auto Radio Bulletin 6D-MSS DeSoto Airflow
1926 Philco Installation-Service plus Supplement
1926 Philco Starting Battery Service Manual
1932 Philco Transitone 7, 8, and 12 Installation and Service
1935 Police Auto Model 810 Bulletin
1936 Philco Auto Radio Model 817, 817B,C,P Instructions
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Miscellaneous
(37)
1928 Philco Batteries Type PWR Information
1933 Letters-Philco and Techni-Craft Publishing
1934 Colliers-Philco Bermuda Cruise
1935 Philco Cartoon by C Atkinson
1935 Philco Cartoon by Kado
1935-07-01 Philco Letter to RMS Members
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Photos
(77)
1929 Philco Highboy De Luxe and Tommy Loughran
1929 Photo of Radio store
1929-1-15 Frank McIntyre with Philco Model 86 or 591 Lowboy
1930 Philco 20 Promotion with Clown(1)
1930 Philco 20 Promotion with Clown(2)
1930 Philco 20 Promotion with Clown(3)
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Posters
(2)
1940 Philco 40-81T Poster
1955 Philco Battery Poster
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Reproduction Parts
(6)
Grill Cloth Samples-John Okolowicz 1996
Philco 38-690XX Back
Philco 41-608P Preset Button Escutcheon
Scans of Philco Dials
Scans of Philco Dials(2)
Scans of Philco Lettering
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Service Info
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1928 Adjusting Condensers in Neutrodyne Plus Models
1933 Wiring Diagrams
1933-03 Philco Transitone Broadcast
1933-08 Philco Transitone Broadcast
1933-09 Philco Transitone Broadcast
1933-11 Philco Transitone Broadcast
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Station Logs
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1930 Philco Station Map and Log
1932 Philco Long and Short Wave Station Log
1934 Philco Radio Atlas
1934-1935 Philco Radio Atlas
1935 Philco Radio Atlas
1935 Philco Radio Atlas (version 2)
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