{"id":1032,"date":"2018-08-25T06:20:08","date_gmt":"2018-08-25T13:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/?page_id=1032"},"modified":"2018-08-25T07:39:53","modified_gmt":"2018-08-25T14:39:53","slug":"1939-tropic-models","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/philco-history\/philco-around-the-world\/the-tropics\/1939-tropic-models\/","title":{"rendered":"1939 Tropic Models"},"content":{"rendered":"

Philco-Tropic Radio for the 1939 Season<\/span><\/h1>\n

Model 39-711T<\/span><\/h2>\n

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\n1940 model 40-715T shown. Model 39-711T is identical in appearance to 1940 Tropic model 40-715T. Photos courtesy eBay seller mlawless1138.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0100-130 or 200-260 volts, AC or DC.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a086 watts at 240 volts; 43 watts at 120 volts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a06J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 25L6G (Audio Output), 25Z5 (Rectifier), BKU172B (Ballast).<\/p>\n

INFO FROM PHILCO FURNITURE HISTORY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

711T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10365-A
\nDesigner: G. Patterson
\nModel No. 3066 (9\/7\/1939)
\nChassis: 711
\nSpeaker: On chassis
\nPart # Cabinet – 10365-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (9\/30\/1938 )
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 5,000
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (October, 1938 )<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – R-1047
\nFinish – R-992
\nGrille Silk – S-39.1 (commonly known as Philco “Ribbed” cloth)
\nPacking – R-1048<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 12-3\/8″, Width – 16-3\/4″, Depth – 9-7\/8″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 6-3\/4 lbs., Packing – 6 lbs.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $3.77
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n

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Model 39-720T<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Technical data for this receiver is not available. Circuitry is reportedly identical to 1940 Tropic model 40-725.<\/p>\n

INFO FROM PHILCO FURNITURE HISTORY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

720T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10354-A
\nDesigner: Ben Nash
\nModel No. 2949B (5\/19\/1938 )
\nChassis: 720
\nSpeaker: 36-1452
\nPart # Cabinet – 10354-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Rider Furniture Co. (6\/30\/1938 )
\nOther Producers: Red Lion Cabinet Co.
\nTotal: Rider – 1,500; Red Lion – 3,151; Grand Total – 4,651
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (4\/10\/1939)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – R-992
\nGrille Silk – S-39.1 (commonly known as Philco “Ribbed” cloth)
\nPacking – R-989<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 13-7\/8″, Width – 18-1\/2″, Depth – 9-5\/8″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 10-1\/4 lbs., Packing – 7-1\/2 lbs.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $7.04
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n

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Models 39-744T, 39-750T, 39-751T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nPhoto courtesy Shawn Johnston. Model 39-744T shown. Models 39-750T and 39-751T are identical in appearance.<\/span><\/em>Model 39-744T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0A 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<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a06 volt storage battery.
\nTube lineup:<\/span>\u00a06S7EG (RF), 6D8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 6S7EG (IF), 6T7EG (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 6G6EG (2nd Audio), Two 49 (Audio Output).<\/p>\n

Model 39-750T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0An 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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0115 or 230 volts, AC only.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0Not available.
\nTube lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a078E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 37 (Phase Inverter), Two 42E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Power supply:\u00a0100-130 or 200-260 volts, AC or DC.
\nPower consumption:<\/span>\u00a050 watts at 120 volts; 100 watts at 240 volts.
\nTube lineup:<\/span>\u00a078E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), Two 25L6EG (Audio Output), 25Z5 (Rectifier), BKU126D (Ballast).<\/p>\n

INFO FROM PHILCO FURNITURE HISTORY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

750T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10352-A
\nDesigner: Ben Nash
\nModel No. 2950A (5\/19\/1938 )
\nChassis: 750
\nSpeaker: 36-1453
\nChassis: 744
\nSpeaker: 36-1447
\nChassis: 751
\nSpeaker: 36-1447
\nPart # Cabinet (all three models) – 10352-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Rider Furniture Co. (6\/30\/1938 )
\nOther Producers: Red Lion Cabinet Co.
\nTotal: Rider – 1,960; Red Lion – 4,384; Grand Total – 6,344
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (4\/13\/1939)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – R-985
\nGrille Silk – S-39.1 (commonly known as Philco “Ribbed” cloth)
\nPacking – R-987<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 14-7\/16″, Width – 20″, Depth – 9-3\/4″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 13 lbs., Packing – 8-1\/2 lbs.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $4.89
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n

More Photos<\/span><\/strong>
\nPhotos courtesy Shawn Johnston<\/span><\/p>\n

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Models 39-744XX, 39-750XX, 39-751XX<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nModel 39-750XX shown. Models 39-744XX and 39-751XX are identical in appearance.<\/span><\/em>Model 39-744XX<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0A 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<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a06 volt storage battery.
\nTube lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a06S7EG (RF), 6D8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 6S7EG (IF), 6T7EG (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 6G6EG (2nd Audio), Two 49 (Audio Output).<\/p>\n

Model 39-750XX<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0An 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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0115 or 230 volts, AC only.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0Not available.
\nTube lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a078E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 37 (Phase Inverter), Two 42E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

Model 39-751XX<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0An 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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0100-130 or 200-260 volts, AC or DC.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a050 watts at 120 volts; 100 watts at 240 volts.
\nTube lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a078E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), Two 25L6EG (Audio Output), 25Z5 (Rectifier), BKU126D (Ballast).<\/p>\n

INFO FROM PHILCO FURNITURE HISTORY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

750XX<\/p>\n

Part No. 10353-A
\nDesigner: Ben Nash
\nModel No. 2956A (5\/19\/1938 )
\nChassis: 750
\nSpeaker: 36-1459
\nChassis: 744
\nSpeaker: 36-1460
\nChassis: 751
\nSpeaker: 36-1460
\nPart # Cabinet (all three models) – 10353-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Rider Furniture Co. (6\/30\/1938 )
\nOther Producers: Red Lion Cabinet Co.
\nTotal: Rider – 300; Red Lion – 414; Grand Total – 714
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (11\/7\/1938 )<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – R-992
\nGrille Silk – S-200.1 (commonly known as Philco “Diamond” cloth)
\nPacking – R-988<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 38-3\/8″, Width – 27-1\/2″, Depth – 11-3\/8″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 41 lbs., Packing – 56-1\/2 lbs.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $13.17
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Models 39-770T, 39-2770T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nModel 39-770T shown. Models 39-770T and 39-2770T are identical in basic appearance; only the dial scales differ.<\/span><\/em>Model 39-770T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0An 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<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0115 or 220 volts, AC only.
\nTube lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a06K7G (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).<\/p>\n

Model 39-2770T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0Identical to Model 39-770T except for the frequency coverage: 140-390 kc, 540-1720 kc, 5.7-11.5 mc & 11.5-22 mc).<\/p>\n

INFO FROM PHILCO FURNITURE HISTORY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

770T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10351-A
\nDesigner: Ben Nash
\nModel No. 2950A (5\/19\/1938 )
\nChassis: 770
\nSpeaker: 36-1460
\nChassis: 2770
\nSpeaker: 36-1460
\nPart # Cabinet (both models) – 10351-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Rider Furniture Co. (6\/30\/1938 )
\nOther Producers: Red Lion Cabinet Co.
\nTotal: Rider – 995; Red Lion – 3,734; Grand Total – 4,729
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (4\/10\/1939)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – R-992
\nGrille Silk – S-39.1 (commonly known as Philco “Ribbed” cloth)
\nPacking – R-986<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 18-5\/8″, Width – 23-3\/8″, Depth – 12-13\/16″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 19-1\/2 lbs., Packing – 11-1\/2 lbs.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: (not given)
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n

More Photos<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Models 39-770XX, 39-2770XX<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nModel 39-770XX shown. Models 39-770XX and 39-2770XX are identical in basic appearance; only the dial scales differ.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 39-770XX<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0An 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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0115 or 220 volts, AC only.
\nTube lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a06K7G (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).<\/p>\n

Model 39-2770XX<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0Identical to Model 39-770T except for the frequency coverage: 140-390 kc, 540-1720 kc, 5.7-11.5 mc & 11.5-22 mc).<\/p>\n

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).<\/p>\n

INFO FROM PHILCO FURNITURE HISTORY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

770XX<\/p>\n

Part No. 10343-C
\nDesigner: Ben Nash
\nModel No. 2809 (5\/19\/1938 )
\nChassis: 770
\nSpeaker: 36-1460
\nChassis: 2770
\nSpeaker: 36-1460
\nPart # Cabinet (both models) – 10343-C<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (7\/1\/1938 )
\nOther Producers: (none)
\nTotal: 200
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (July, 1938 )<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – R-992
\nGrille Silk – S-200.1 (commonly known as Philco “Diamond” cloth)
\nPacking – R-990<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 38-3\/8″, Width – 29-1\/2″, Depth – 14-7\/16″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 47-1\/2 lbs., Packing – 40 lbs.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: (not given)
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Philco-Tropic Radio for the 1939 Season Model 39-711T 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1030,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1032","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1032","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1032"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1032\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1030"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}