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Philco-Tropic Radio for the 1940 Season<\/span><\/h1>\n

Models 40-710T, 40-2710T<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

Model 40-710T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0A 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).<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0100-130 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.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a070 watts at 240 volts; 35 watts at 120 volts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07A8E (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7C6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 35A5E (Audio Output), 35Z3 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

Model 40-2710T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0Identical to model 40-710T except for the frequency coverage: 530-1720 kc, 150-390 kc & 7.2-24 mc.
\nThis receiver is otherwise identical with model 40-710T.<\/p>\n

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

14CB<\/p>\n

Part No. 10313-B<\/p>\n

Same cabinet as 38-14CB, 38-15CB, 41-705T<\/p>\n

No other information available<\/p>\n

Model 40-715T<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"[Image:Identical in appearance to 1939 Tropic model 39-711T. Photos courtesy eBay seller mlawless1138.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 40-715T<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0100-130 or 200-260 volts, AC only.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a040 watts
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a06J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 41E (Audio Output), 84 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

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

711T (note this is the same cabinet as used for 1939 model 39-711T)<\/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

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

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Models 40-725T, 40-2725T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Model 40-725T shown. Models 40-725T & 40-2725T are identical in basic appearance; only the dial scales differ.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 40-725T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0A 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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0100-130 or 200-260 volts, AC only.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a060 watts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a078E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 41E (Audio Output), 84 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

Model 40-2725T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0Identical to model 40-725T except for the frequency coverage: 150-390 kc, 530-1720 kc, 7.3-22 mc.<\/p>\n

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

725T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10417-A
\nDesigner: Ben Nash
\nModel No. 3371-A (5\/2\/1939)
\nChassis: 725
\nSpeaker: 36-1452
\nPart # Cabinet – 10417-A
\nChassis: 2725
\nSpeaker: 36-1452
\nPart # Cabinet – 10417-B<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5\/26\/1939)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 4,537
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (11\/1\/1939)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-230.1
\nPacking – R-1109<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 14-1\/8″, Width – 18-1\/2″, Depth – 10-1\/4″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 9 lbs. 3 oz., Packing – 7 lbs. 4 oz.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $4.161
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

Model 40-725PXX<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Model 40-725PXX<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0100-130 or 200-260 volts, AC only.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a060 watts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a078E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 41E (Audio Output), 84 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

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

507 (40-725PXX cabinet same as USA model 40-507P)<\/p>\n

Part No. 10409-A
\nDesigner: G. Patterson
\nModel No. 3376-A (5\/26\/1939)
\nChassis: 145
\nSpeaker: (not given)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10409-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: R. Prescott & Sons (10\/10\/1939)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 5,001 (includes production of 40-507P cabinet)
\nLast Order Produced By: R. Prescott & Sons (10\/10\/1939)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-227.3
\nPacking – R-1111<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 34″, Width – 31-5\/8″, Depth – 17″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 45 lbs. 8 oz., Packing – 17 lbs. 4 oz.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $13.962
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

Models 40-748T, 40-755T, 40-756T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Model 40-755T shown. Models 40-748T, 40-755T & 40-756T are identical in appearance.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 40-748T<\/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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a06 volt storage battery.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a06S7EG (RF), 6D8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 6S7EG (IF), 6T7G (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 6G6EG (2nd Audio), Two 49 (Audio Output).<\/p>\n

Model 40-755T<\/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>\u00a0100-130 or 200-260 volts AC, 50-60 cycles.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a083 watts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a078E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), Two 42E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

Model 40-756T<\/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 current.
\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

755T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10418-A
\nDesigner: Ben Nash
\nModel No. 3372-D (5\/2\/1939)
\nChassis: 755
\nSpeaker: 36-1453
\nPart # Cabinet – 10418-A
\nChassis: 748
\nSpeaker: 36-1456
\nPart # Cabinet – 10418-A
\nChassis: 756
\nSpeaker: 36-1455
\nPart # Cabinet – 10418-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5\/26\/1939)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 7,076
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (2\/5\/1940)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-230.1
\nPacking – R-1103<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 14-5\/8″, Width – 20″, Depth – 10-1\/4″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 11 lbs. 12 oz., Packing – 7 lbs. 8 oz.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $4.855
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

Models 40-748XX, 40-755XX, 40-756XX<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Model 40-755XX shown. Models 40-748XX, 40-755XX & 40-756XX are identical in appearance.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 40-748XX<\/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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a06 volt storage battery.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a06S7EG (RF), 6D8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 6S7EG (IF), 6T7G (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 6G6EG (2nd Audio), Two 49 (Audio Output).<\/p>\n

Model 40-755XX<\/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>\u00a0100-130 or 200-260 volts AC, 50-60 cycles.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a083 watts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a078E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), Two 42E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

Model 40-756XX<\/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 current.
\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

755XX<\/p>\n

Part No. 10420-A
\nDesigner: Ben Nash
\nModel No. 3370-A (5\/2\/1939)
\nChassis: 755
\nSpeaker: 36-1460
\nPart # Cabinet – 10420-A
\nChassis: 748
\nSpeaker: 36-1455
\nPart # Cabinet – 10420-A
\nChassis: 756
\nSpeaker: 36-1456
\nPart # Cabinet – 10420-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5\/26\/1939)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 500
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5\/26\/1939)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-200.1 (commonly known as Philco “Diamond” cloth)
\nPacking – R-1114<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 38″, Width – 29-1\/2″, Depth – 11-7\/8″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 43 lbs. 12 oz., Packing – 58 lbs. 8 oz.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $11.5395
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

Model 40-755PXX<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Model 40-755PXX<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0100-130 or 200-260 volts AC, 50-60 cycles.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a083 watts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a078E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), Two 42E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

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

508 (40-755PXX cabinet same as USA model 40-508P)<\/p>\n

Part No. 10410-A
\nDesigner: E. Haines
\nModel No. 3403 (5\/4\/1939)
\nChassis: 185
\nSpeaker: (not given)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10410-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5\/26\/1939)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 8,003 (includes production of 40-508P cabinet)
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (1\/4\/1940)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-200.1 (commonly known as Philco “Diamond” cloth)
\nPacking – R-1104<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 35″, Width – 32-3\/4″, Depth – 16″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 48 lbs. 5 oz., Packing – 18 lbs.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $16.406
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

Model 40-755PDXX<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Model 40-755PDXX<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0100-130 or 200-260 volts AC, 50-60 cycles.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a083 watts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a078E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), Two 42E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

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

509 (40-755PDXX cabinet same as USA model 40-509P)<\/p>\n

Part No. 10411-A
\nDesigner: E. Harman
\nModel No. 3416-A (5\/22\/1939)
\nChassis: 185
\nSpeaker: (not given)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10411-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: R. Prescott & Sons (6\/2\/1939)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 2,310 (includes production of 40-509P cabinet)
\nLast Order Produced By: R. Prescott & Sons (10\/26\/1939)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-200.1 (commonly known as Philco “Diamond” cloth)
\nPacking – R-1117<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 34-1\/2″, Width – 33-1\/2″, Depth – 17-1\/2″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 55 lbs. 6 oz., Packing – 40 lbs. 10 oz.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $18.199
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

Models 40-780T, 40-2780T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Model 40-780T shown. Models 40-780T & 40-2780T are identical in basic appearance; only the dial scales differ.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 40-780T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0An 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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0118 or 236 volts, 50-60 cycle AC (Code 121); 118 or 236 volts, 25-40 cycle AC (Code 251).
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07C7E (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).<\/p>\n

Model 40-2780T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0Identical to model 40-780T except for the frequency coverage: 150-390 kc, 530-1720 kc, 7.4-22 mc.<\/p>\n

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

780T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10419-A
\nDesigner: Ben Nash
\nModel No. 3373-B (5\/2\/1939)
\nChassis: 780
\nSpeaker: 36-1459
\nPart # Cabinet – 10419-A
\nChassis: 2780
\nSpeaker: 36-1459
\nPart # Cabinet – 10419-B<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5\/26\/1939)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 3,062
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (11\/1\/1939)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-230.1
\nPacking – R-1110<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 15-11\/16″, Width – 22″, Depth – 13-1\/4″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 18 lbs. 12 oz., Packing – 10 lbs. 6 oz.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $6.083
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

Models 40-780XX, 40-2780XX<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Model 40-780XX shown. Models 40-780XX & 40-2780XX are identical in basic appearance; only the dial scales differ.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 40-780XX<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0An 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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0118 or 236 volts, 50-60 cycle AC (Code 121); 118 or 236 volts, 25-40 cycle AC (Code 251).
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07C7E (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).<\/p>\n

Model 40-2780XX<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0Identical to model 40-780XX except for the frequency coverage: 150-390 kc, 530-1720 kc, 7.4-22 mc.<\/p>\n

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

780XX<\/p>\n

Part No. 10421-A
\nDesigner: Ben Nash
\nModel No. 3435 (5\/2\/1939)
\nChassis: 780
\nSpeaker: 36-1460
\nPart # Cabinet – 10421-A
\nChassis: 2780
\nSpeaker: 36-1460
\nPart # Cabinet – 10421-B<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5\/26\/1939)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 200
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (5\/26\/1939)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-200.1 (commonly known as Philco “Diamond” cloth)
\nPacking – R-1116<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 38″, Width – 30″, Depth – 15-5\/8″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 56 lbs. 8 oz., Packing – 62 lbs.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $16.086
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

Model 40-780PXX<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Model 40-780PXX<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0118 or 236 volts, 50-60 cycle AC or 118 or 236 volts, 25-40 cycle AC.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07C7E (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).<\/p>\n

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

510-516 (40-780PXX cabinet same as USA models 40-510P & 40-516P)<\/p>\n

Part No. 10412-A
\nDesigner: Ben Nash
\nModel No. 3364 (4\/20\/1939)
\nChassis: 780
\nSpeaker: 36-1460
\nPart # Cabinet – 10412-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: R. Prescott & Sons (5\/24\/1939)
\nOther Producers: Red Lion Cabinet Co.
\nTotal: R. Prescott & Sons – 800; Red Lion – 367; Grand Total – 1,167 (includes production of 40-510P & 40-516P cabinets)
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (9\/6\/1939)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-200.1 (commonly known as Philco “Diamond” cloth)
\nPacking – R-1108<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 38-1\/8″, Width – 40-1\/2″, Depth – 21″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 110 lbs., Packing – 58 lbs. 12 oz.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: (not given)
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Philco-Tropic Radio for the 1940 Season Models 40-710T, 40-2710T 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:\u00a0A five tube, AC or DC operated receiver with three […]<\/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-1037","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1037","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=1037"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1037\/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=1037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}