Philco-Tropic Radio for the 1940 Season
Models 40-710T, 40-2710T
![[Image: 40-710T-1.jpg]](/library/images/tropics/1940/40-710T-1.jpg)
Model 41-705T shown. Models 40-710T & 40-2710T are identical in appearance except for the dial scales, which use sliding pointers in the 40-710 and 40-2710 instead of a rotary pointer as used in the 41-705.
Model 40-710T: A five 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).
Power supply: 100-130 or 200-260 volts, AC or DC. To operate the receiver on 200-260 volts a ballast resistor, Philco Part No. 33-3377, is required. This ballast plugs into the socket provided on the radio chassis.
Power consumption: 70 watts at 240 volts; 35 watts at 120 volts.
Tube Lineup: 7A8E (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7C6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 35A5E (Audio Output), 35Z3 (Rectifier).
Model 40-2710T: Identical to model 40-710T except for the frequency coverage: 530-1720 kc, 150-390 kc & 7.2-24 mc.
This receiver is otherwise identical with model 40-710T.
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14CB
Part No. 10313-B
Same cabinet as 38-14CB, 38-15CB, 41-705T
No other information available
Model 40-715T
![[Image: 40-715T-1.jpg]](/library/images/tropics/1940/40-715T-1.jpg)
Identical in appearance to 1939 Tropic model 39-711T. Photos courtesy eBay seller mlawless1138.
Model 40-715T: A five 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 three point tone control.
Power supply: 100-130 or 200-260 volts, AC only.
Power consumption: 40 watts
Tube Lineup: 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 41E (Audio Output), 84 (Rectifier).
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711T (note this is the same cabinet as used for 1939 model 39-711T)
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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![[Image: 40-715T-2.jpg]](/library/images/tropics/1940/40-715T-2.jpg)
![[Image: 40-715T-3.jpg]](/library/images/tropics/1940/40-715T-3.jpg)
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Models 40-725T, 40-2725T
![[Image: 40-725T-1.jpg]](/library/images/tropics/1940/40-725T-1.jpg)
Model 40-725T shown. Models 40-725T & 40-2725T are identical in basic appearance; only the dial scales differ.
Model 40-725T: A six 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: 100-130 or 200-260 volts, AC only.
Power consumption: 60 watts.
Tube Lineup: 78E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 41E (Audio Output), 84 (Rectifier).
Model 40-2725T: Identical to model 40-725T except for the frequency coverage: 150-390 kc, 530-1720 kc, 7.3-22 mc.
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725T
Part No. 10417-A
Designer: Ben Nash
Model No. 3371-A (5/2/1939)
Chassis: 725
Speaker: 36-1452
Part # Cabinet – 10417-A
Chassis: 2725
Speaker: 36-1452
Part # Cabinet – 10417-B
First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5/26/1939)
Other Producers: (None)
Total: 4,537
Last Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (11/1/1939)
Specifications:
Panel – (not given)
Finish – (not given)
Grille Silk – S-230.1
Packing – R-1109
Size:
Height – 14-1/8″, Width – 18-1/2″, Depth – 10-1/4″
Weight:
Cabinet – 9 lbs. 3 oz., Packing – 7 lbs. 4 oz.
Average Cabinet Cost: $4.161
Sales Price of Set: (not given)
Model 40-725PXX
![[Image: 40-725PXX-1.jpg]](/library/images/tropics/1940/40-725PXX-1.jpg)
Model 40-725PXX: A six 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). Includes an automatic record changer. Has a continuously variable tone control.
Power supply: 100-130 or 200-260 volts, AC only.
Power consumption: 60 watts.
Tube Lineup: 78E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 41E (Audio Output), 84 (Rectifier).
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507 (40-725PXX cabinet same as USA model 40-507P)
Part No. 10409-A
Designer: G. Patterson
Model No. 3376-A (5/26/1939)
Chassis: 145
Speaker: (not given)
Part # Cabinet – 10409-A
First Produced By: R. Prescott & Sons (10/10/1939)
Other Producers: (None)
Total: 5,001 (includes production of 40-507P cabinet)
Last Order Produced By: R. Prescott & Sons (10/10/1939)
Specifications:
Panel – (not given)
Finish – (not given)
Grille Silk – S-227.3
Packing – R-1111
Size:
Height – 34″, Width – 31-5/8″, Depth – 17″
Weight:
Cabinet – 45 lbs. 8 oz., Packing – 17 lbs. 4 oz.
Average Cabinet Cost: $13.962
Sales Price of Set: (not given)
Models 40-748T, 40-755T, 40-756T
![[Image: 40-748T-1.jpg]](/library/images/tropics/1940/40-748T-1.jpg)
Model 40-755T shown. Models 40-748T, 40-755T & 40-756T are identical in appearance.
Model 40-748T: 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), 6T7G (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 6G6EG (2nd Audio), Two 49 (Audio Output).
Model 40-755T: 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: 100-130 or 200-260 volts AC, 50-60 cycles.
Power consumption: 83 watts.
Tube Lineup: 78E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), Two 42E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).
Model 40-756T: 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 current.
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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755T
Part No. 10418-A
Designer: Ben Nash
Model No. 3372-D (5/2/1939)
Chassis: 755
Speaker: 36-1453
Part # Cabinet – 10418-A
Chassis: 748
Speaker: 36-1456
Part # Cabinet – 10418-A
Chassis: 756
Speaker: 36-1455
Part # Cabinet – 10418-A
First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5/26/1939)
Other Producers: (None)
Total: 7,076
Last Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (2/5/1940)
Specifications:
Panel – (not given)
Finish – (not given)
Grille Silk – S-230.1
Packing – R-1103
Size:
Height – 14-5/8″, Width – 20″, Depth – 10-1/4″
Weight:
Cabinet – 11 lbs. 12 oz., Packing – 7 lbs. 8 oz.
Average Cabinet Cost: $4.855
Sales Price of Set: (not given)
Models 40-748XX, 40-755XX, 40-756XX
![[Image: 40-748XX-1.jpg]](/library/images/tropics/1940/40-748XX-1.jpg)
Model 40-755XX shown. Models 40-748XX, 40-755XX & 40-756XX are identical in appearance.
Model 40-748XX: 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), 6T7G (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 6G6EG (2nd Audio), Two 49 (Audio Output).
Model 40-755XX: 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: 100-130 or 200-260 volts AC, 50-60 cycles.
Power consumption: 83 watts.
Tube Lineup: 78E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), Two 42E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).
Model 40-756XX: 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 current.
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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755XX
Part No. 10420-A
Designer: Ben Nash
Model No. 3370-A (5/2/1939)
Chassis: 755
Speaker: 36-1460
Part # Cabinet – 10420-A
Chassis: 748
Speaker: 36-1455
Part # Cabinet – 10420-A
Chassis: 756
Speaker: 36-1456
Part # Cabinet – 10420-A
First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5/26/1939)
Other Producers: (None)
Total: 500
Last Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5/26/1939)
Specifications:
Panel – (not given)
Finish – (not given)
Grille Silk – S-200.1 (commonly known as Philco “Diamond” cloth)
Packing – R-1114
Size:
Height – 38″, Width – 29-1/2″, Depth – 11-7/8″
Weight:
Cabinet – 43 lbs. 12 oz., Packing – 58 lbs. 8 oz.
Average Cabinet Cost: $11.5395
Sales Price of Set: (not given)
Model 40-755PXX
![[Image: 40-755PXX-1.jpg]](/library/images/tropics/1940/40-755PXX-1.jpg)
Model 40-755PXX: 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). Includes an automatic record changer. Has a continuously variable tone control.
Power supply: 100-130 or 200-260 volts AC, 50-60 cycles.
Power consumption: 83 watts.
Tube Lineup: 78E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), Two 42E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).
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508 (40-755PXX cabinet same as USA model 40-508P)
Part No. 10410-A
Designer: E. Haines
Model No. 3403 (5/4/1939)
Chassis: 185
Speaker: (not given)
Part # Cabinet – 10410-A
First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5/26/1939)
Other Producers: (None)
Total: 8,003 (includes production of 40-508P cabinet)
Last Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (1/4/1940)
Specifications:
Panel – (not given)
Finish – (not given)
Grille Silk – S-200.1 (commonly known as Philco “Diamond” cloth)
Packing – R-1104
Size:
Height – 35″, Width – 32-3/4″, Depth – 16″
Weight:
Cabinet – 48 lbs. 5 oz., Packing – 18 lbs.
Average Cabinet Cost: $16.406
Sales Price of Set: (not given)
Model 40-755PDXX
![[Image: 40-755PDXX-1.jpg]](/library/images/tropics/1940/40-755PDXX-1.jpg)
Model 40-755PDXX: 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). Includes an automatic record changer. Has a continuously variable tone control.
Power supply: 100-130 or 200-260 volts AC, 50-60 cycles.
Power consumption: 83 watts.
Tube Lineup: 78E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), Two 42E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).
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509 (40-755PDXX cabinet same as USA model 40-509P)
Part No. 10411-A
Designer: E. Harman
Model No. 3416-A (5/22/1939)
Chassis: 185
Speaker: (not given)
Part # Cabinet – 10411-A
First Produced By: R. Prescott & Sons (6/2/1939)
Other Producers: (None)
Total: 2,310 (includes production of 40-509P cabinet)
Last Order Produced By: R. Prescott & Sons (10/26/1939)
Specifications:
Panel – (not given)
Finish – (not given)
Grille Silk – S-200.1 (commonly known as Philco “Diamond” cloth)
Packing – R-1117
Size:
Height – 34-1/2″, Width – 33-1/2″, Depth – 17-1/2″
Weight:
Cabinet – 55 lbs. 6 oz., Packing – 40 lbs. 10 oz.
Average Cabinet Cost: $18.199
Sales Price of Set: (not given)
Models 40-780T, 40-2780T
![[Image: 40-780T-1.jpg]](/library/images/tropics/1940/40-780T-1.jpg)
Model 40-780T shown. Models 40-780T & 40-2780T are identical in basic appearance; only the dial scales differ.
Model 40-780T: An eleven 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 & 7.4-22 mc). Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a continuously variable tone control.
Power supply: 118 or 236 volts, 50-60 cycle AC (Code 121); 118 or 236 volts, 25-40 cycle AC (Code 251).
Tube Lineup: 7C7E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 6K7EG (1st IF), 7C7 (2nd IF), 7A6 (2nd Det.-AVC), 6R7G (1st Audio), two 6J5G (2nd Audio-Phase Inversion), Two 6V6EG (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).
Model 40-2780T: Identical to model 40-780T except for the frequency coverage: 150-390 kc, 530-1720 kc, 7.4-22 mc.
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780T
Part No. 10419-A
Designer: Ben Nash
Model No. 3373-B (5/2/1939)
Chassis: 780
Speaker: 36-1459
Part # Cabinet – 10419-A
Chassis: 2780
Speaker: 36-1459
Part # Cabinet – 10419-B
First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5/26/1939)
Other Producers: (None)
Total: 3,062
Last Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (11/1/1939)
Specifications:
Panel – (not given)
Finish – (not given)
Grille Silk – S-230.1
Packing – R-1110
Size:
Height – 15-11/16″, Width – 22″, Depth – 13-1/4″
Weight:
Cabinet – 18 lbs. 12 oz., Packing – 10 lbs. 6 oz.
Average Cabinet Cost: $6.083
Sales Price of Set: (not given)
Models 40-780XX, 40-2780XX
![[Image: 40-780XX-1.jpg]](/library/images/tropics/1940/40-780XX-1.jpg)
Model 40-780XX shown. Models 40-780XX & 40-2780XX are identical in basic appearance; only the dial scales differ.
Model 40-780XX: An eleven 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 & 7.4-22 mc). Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a continuously variable tone control.
Power supply: 118 or 236 volts, 50-60 cycle AC (Code 121); 118 or 236 volts, 25-40 cycle AC (Code 251).
Tube Lineup: 7C7E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 6K7EG (1st IF), 7C7 (2nd IF), 7A6 (2nd Det.-AVC), 6R7G (1st Audio), two 6J5G (2nd Audio-Phase Inversion), Two 6V6EG (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).
Model 40-2780XX: Identical to model 40-780XX except for the frequency coverage: 150-390 kc, 530-1720 kc, 7.4-22 mc.
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780XX
Part No. 10421-A
Designer: Ben Nash
Model No. 3435 (5/2/1939)
Chassis: 780
Speaker: 36-1460
Part # Cabinet – 10421-A
Chassis: 2780
Speaker: 36-1460
Part # Cabinet – 10421-B
First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5/26/1939)
Other Producers: (None)
Total: 200
Last Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5/26/1939)
Specifications:
Panel – (not given)
Finish – (not given)
Grille Silk – S-200.1 (commonly known as Philco “Diamond” cloth)
Packing – R-1116
Size:
Height – 38″, Width – 30″, Depth – 15-5/8″
Weight:
Cabinet – 56 lbs. 8 oz., Packing – 62 lbs.
Average Cabinet Cost: $16.086
Sales Price of Set: (not given)
Model 40-780PXX
![[Image: 40-780PXX-1.jpg]](/library/images/tropics/1940/40-780PXX-1.jpg)
Model 40-780PXX: An eleven 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 & 7.4-22 mc). Includes automatic record changer. Has a continuously variable tone control.
Power supply: 118 or 236 volts, 50-60 cycle AC or 118 or 236 volts, 25-40 cycle AC.
Tube Lineup: 7C7E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 6K7EG (1st IF), 7C7 (2nd IF), 7A6 (2nd Det.-AVC), 6R7G (1st Audio), two 6J5G (2nd Audio-Phase Inversion), Two 6V6EG (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).
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510-516 (40-780PXX cabinet same as USA models 40-510P & 40-516P)
Part No. 10412-A
Designer: Ben Nash
Model No. 3364 (4/20/1939)
Chassis: 780
Speaker: 36-1460
Part # Cabinet – 10412-A
First Produced By: R. Prescott & Sons (5/24/1939)
Other Producers: Red Lion Cabinet Co.
Total: R. Prescott & Sons – 800; Red Lion – 367; Grand Total – 1,167 (includes production of 40-510P & 40-516P cabinets)
Last Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (9/6/1939)
Specifications:
Panel – (not given)
Finish – (not given)
Grille Silk – S-200.1 (commonly known as Philco “Diamond” cloth)
Packing – R-1108
Size:
Height – 38-1/8″, Width – 40-1/2″, Depth – 21″
Weight:
Cabinet – 110 lbs., Packing – 58 lbs. 12 oz.
Average Cabinet Cost: (not given)
Sales Price of Set: (not given)