1939 Tropic Models

Philco-Tropic Radio for the 1939 Season

Model 39-711T

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1940 model 40-715T shown. Model 39-711T is identical in appearance to 1940 Tropic model 40-715T. Photos courtesy eBay seller mlawless1138.

A six tube, AC or DC operated receiver with three tuning ranges for reception of Standard Broadcast (AM), Police and Shortwave broadcasting stations (530-1720 kc, 2.3-7.4 mc & 7.3-22 mc). Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a three point tone control.

Power supply: 100-130 or 200-260 volts, AC or DC.
Power consumption: 86 watts at 240 volts; 43 watts at 120 volts.
Tube Lineup: 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 25L6G (Audio Output), 25Z5 (Rectifier), BKU172B (Ballast).

INFO FROM PHILCO FURNITURE HISTORY

711T

Part No. 10365-A
Designer: G. Patterson
Model No. 3066 (9/7/1939)
Chassis: 711
Speaker: On chassis
Part # Cabinet – 10365-A

First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (9/30/1938 )
Other Producers: (None)
Total: 5,000
Last Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (October, 1938 )

Specifications:
Panel – R-1047
Finish – R-992
Grille Silk – S-39.1 (commonly known as Philco “Ribbed” cloth)
Packing – R-1048

Size:
Height – 12-3/8″, Width – 16-3/4″, Depth – 9-7/8″

Weight:
Cabinet – 6-3/4 lbs., Packing – 6 lbs.

Average Cabinet Cost: $3.77
Sales Price of Set: (not given)

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Model 39-720T

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Technical data for this receiver is not available. Circuitry is reportedly identical to 1940 Tropic model 40-725.

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720T

Part No. 10354-A
Designer: Ben Nash
Model No. 2949B (5/19/1938 )
Chassis: 720
Speaker: 36-1452
Part # Cabinet – 10354-A

First Produced By: Rider Furniture Co. (6/30/1938 )
Other Producers: Red Lion Cabinet Co.
Total: Rider – 1,500; Red Lion – 3,151; Grand Total – 4,651
Last Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (4/10/1939)

Specifications:
Panel – (not given)
Finish – R-992
Grille Silk – S-39.1 (commonly known as Philco “Ribbed” cloth)
Packing – R-989

Size:
Height – 13-7/8″, Width – 18-1/2″, Depth – 9-5/8″

Weight:
Cabinet – 10-1/4 lbs., Packing – 7-1/2 lbs.

Average Cabinet Cost: $7.04
Sales Price of Set: (not given)

Models 39-744T, 39-750T, 39-751T

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Photo courtesy Shawn Johnston. Model 39-744T shown. Models 39-750T and 39-751T are identical in appearance.Model 39-744T: A seven tube, battery operated receiver with three tuning ranges for reception of Standard Broadcast (AM), Police and Shortwave broadcasting stations (530-1720 kc, 2.3-7.4 mc & 7.3-22 mc). Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a continuously variable tone control.Power supply: 6 volt storage battery.
Tube lineup: 6S7EG (RF), 6D8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 6S7EG (IF), 6T7EG (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 6G6EG (2nd Audio), Two 49 (Audio Output).

Model 39-750T: An eight tube, AC operated receiver with three tuning ranges for reception of Standard Broadcast (AM), Police and Shortwave broadcasting stations (530-1720 kc, 2.3-7.4 mc & 7.3-22 mc). Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a continuously variable tone control.

Power supply: 115 or 230 volts, AC only.
Power consumption: Not available.
Tube lineup: 78E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 37 (Phase Inverter), Two 42E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).

Model 39-751T:[b] An eight tube, AC or DC operated receiver with three tuning ranges for reception of Standard Broadcast (AM), Police and Shortwave broadcasting stations (530-1720 kc, 2.3-7.4 mc & 7.3-22 mc). Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a continuously variable tone control.

Power supply: 100-130 or 200-260 volts, AC or DC.
Power consumption: 50 watts at 120 volts; 100 watts at 240 volts.
Tube lineup: 78E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), Two 25L6EG (Audio Output), 25Z5 (Rectifier), BKU126D (Ballast).

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750T

Part No. 10352-A
Designer: Ben Nash
Model No. 2950A (5/19/1938 )
Chassis: 750
Speaker: 36-1453
Chassis: 744
Speaker: 36-1447
Chassis: 751
Speaker: 36-1447
Part # Cabinet (all three models) – 10352-A

First Produced By: Rider Furniture Co. (6/30/1938 )
Other Producers: Red Lion Cabinet Co.
Total: Rider – 1,960; Red Lion – 4,384; Grand Total – 6,344
Last Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (4/13/1939)

Specifications:
Panel – (not given)
Finish – R-985
Grille Silk – S-39.1 (commonly known as Philco “Ribbed” cloth)
Packing – R-987

Size:
Height – 14-7/16″, Width – 20″, Depth – 9-3/4″

Weight:
Cabinet – 13 lbs., Packing – 8-1/2 lbs.

Average Cabinet Cost: $4.89
Sales Price of Set: (not given)

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Models 39-744XX, 39-750XX, 39-751XX

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Model 39-750XX shown. Models 39-744XX and 39-751XX are identical in appearance.Model 39-744XX: A seven tube, battery operated receiver with three tuning ranges for reception of Standard Broadcast (AM), Police and Shortwave broadcasting stations (530-1720 kc, 2.3-7.4 mc & 7.3-22 mc). Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a continuously variable tone control.Power supply: 6 volt storage battery.
Tube lineup: 6S7EG (RF), 6D8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 6S7EG (IF), 6T7EG (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 6G6EG (2nd Audio), Two 49 (Audio Output).

Model 39-750XX: An eight tube, AC operated receiver with three tuning ranges for reception of Standard Broadcast (AM), Police and Shortwave broadcasting stations (530-1720 kc, 2.3-7.4 mc & 7.3-22 mc). Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a continuously variable tone control.

Power supply: 115 or 230 volts, AC only.
Power consumption: Not available.
Tube lineup: 78E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 37 (Phase Inverter), Two 42E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).

Model 39-751XX: An eight tube, AC or DC operated receiver with three tuning ranges for reception of Standard Broadcast (AM), Police and Shortwave broadcasting stations (530-1720 kc, 2.3-7.4 mc & 7.3-22 mc). Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a continuously variable tone control.

Power supply: 100-130 or 200-260 volts, AC or DC.
Power consumption: 50 watts at 120 volts; 100 watts at 240 volts.
Tube lineup: 78E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), Two 25L6EG (Audio Output), 25Z5 (Rectifier), BKU126D (Ballast).

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750XX

Part No. 10353-A
Designer: Ben Nash
Model No. 2956A (5/19/1938 )
Chassis: 750
Speaker: 36-1459
Chassis: 744
Speaker: 36-1460
Chassis: 751
Speaker: 36-1460
Part # Cabinet (all three models) – 10353-A

First Produced By: Rider Furniture Co. (6/30/1938 )
Other Producers: Red Lion Cabinet Co.
Total: Rider – 300; Red Lion – 414; Grand Total – 714
Last Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (11/7/1938 )

Specifications:
Panel – (not given)
Finish – R-992
Grille Silk – S-200.1 (commonly known as Philco “Diamond” cloth)
Packing – R-988

Size:
Height – 38-3/8″, Width – 27-1/2″, Depth – 11-3/8″

Weight:
Cabinet – 41 lbs., Packing – 56-1/2 lbs.

Average Cabinet Cost: $13.17
Sales Price of Set: (not given)

Models 39-770T, 39-2770T

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Model 39-770T shown. Models 39-770T and 39-2770T are identical in basic appearance; only the dial scales differ.Model 39-770T: An eleven tube, AC operated receiver with four tuning ranges for reception the following frequencies: 530-1720 kc, 1.7-5.6 mc, 5.5-11.6 mc & 11.6-22 mc). Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a continuously variable tone control.Power supply: 115 or 220 volts, AC only.
Tube lineup: 6K7G (RF), 6J8G (Converter-Oscillator), 6K7G (IF), 6H6G (2nd Det.), 6J5G (AVC-1st Audio), 6J5G (2nd Audio), 6J5G (Phase Inverter), Two 6F6G (Audio Output), 5Y4G (Rectifier).

Model 39-2770T: Identical to Model 39-770T except for the frequency coverage: 140-390 kc, 540-1720 kc, 5.7-11.5 mc & 11.5-22 mc).

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770T

Part No. 10351-A
Designer: Ben Nash
Model No. 2950A (5/19/1938 )
Chassis: 770
Speaker: 36-1460
Chassis: 2770
Speaker: 36-1460
Part # Cabinet (both models) – 10351-A

First Produced By: Rider Furniture Co. (6/30/1938 )
Other Producers: Red Lion Cabinet Co.
Total: Rider – 995; Red Lion – 3,734; Grand Total – 4,729
Last Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (4/10/1939)

Specifications:
Panel – (not given)
Finish – R-992
Grille Silk – S-39.1 (commonly known as Philco “Ribbed” cloth)
Packing – R-986

Size:
Height – 18-5/8″, Width – 23-3/8″, Depth – 12-13/16″

Weight:
Cabinet – 19-1/2 lbs., Packing – 11-1/2 lbs.

Average Cabinet Cost: (not given)
Sales Price of Set: (not given)

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Models 39-770XX, 39-2770XX

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Model 39-770XX shown. Models 39-770XX and 39-2770XX are identical in basic appearance; only the dial scales differ.

Model 39-770XX: An eleven tube, AC operated receiver with four tuning ranges for reception the following frequencies: 530-1720 kc, 1.7-5.6 mc, 5.5-11.6 mc & 11.6-22 mc). Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a continuously variable tone control.

Power supply: 115 or 220 volts, AC only.
Tube lineup: 6K7G (RF), 6J8G (Converter-Oscillator), 6K7G (IF), 6H6G (2nd Det.), 6J5G (AVC-1st Audio), 6J5G (2nd Audio), 6J5G (Phase Inverter), Two 6F6G (Audio Output), 5Y4G (Rectifier).

Model 39-2770XX: Identical to Model 39-770T except for the frequency coverage: 140-390 kc, 540-1720 kc, 5.7-11.5 mc & 11.5-22 mc).

Note: The 39-770XX/39-2770XX cabinet is identical in appearance to the 39-45XX cabinet (10343-A) and the 39-55RX cabinet (10343-B).

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770XX

Part No. 10343-C
Designer: Ben Nash
Model No. 2809 (5/19/1938 )
Chassis: 770
Speaker: 36-1460
Chassis: 2770
Speaker: 36-1460
Part # Cabinet (both models) – 10343-C

First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (7/1/1938 )
Other Producers: (none)
Total: 200
Last Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (July, 1938 )

Specifications:
Panel – (not given)
Finish – R-992
Grille Silk – S-200.1 (commonly known as Philco “Diamond” cloth)
Packing – R-990

Size:
Height – 38-3/8″, Width – 29-1/2″, Depth – 14-7/16″

Weight:
Cabinet – 47-1/2 lbs., Packing – 40 lbs.

Average Cabinet Cost: (not given)
Sales Price of Set: (not given)