{"id":1039,"date":"2018-08-25T07:00:29","date_gmt":"2018-08-25T14:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/?page_id=1039"},"modified":"2023-06-10T09:09:07","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T16:09:07","slug":"1941-tropic-models","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/philco-history\/philco-around-the-world\/the-tropics\/1941-tropic-models\/","title":{"rendered":"1941 Tropic Models"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Philco-Tropic Radio for the 1941 Season<\/span><\/h1>\n

Model 41-705T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Model 41-705T<\/strong>: A five tube, AC or DC operated receiver with three tuning ranges (540-1600 kc, 2.3-7.2 mc & 7.0-24 mc).<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0110 or 220 volts, AC or DC.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07A8E (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7C6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 35A5E (Audio Output), 35Z3 (Rectifier), 33-3389 (Ballast).<\/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, 40-710T, 40-2710T<\/p>\n

No other information available<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Models 41-708T, 41-712T, 41-713T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Photo courtesy Greg Armstrong. Model 41-712T shown. Models 41-708T, 41-712T & 41-713T are identical in appearance.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 41-708T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0A four tube, battery operated receiver with three tuning ranges (540-1600 kc, 2.3-7.1 mc & 7.0-24 mc). Has a three point tone control.
\nPower supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a06 volt storage battery.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07A8E (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7C6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 7B5E (Audio Output).<\/p>\n

Model 41-712T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0A five tube, AC operated receiver with three tuning ranges (540-1600 kc, 2.3-7.2 mc & 7.0-24 mc). Has a three point tone control.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0110 or 220 volts AC, 60 cycles.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07A8E (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7B6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 6K6EG (Audio Output), 7Y4 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

Model 41-713T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0A five tube, AC or DC operated receiver with three tuning ranges (540-1600 kc, 2.3-7.2 mc & 7.0-24 mc). Has a three point tone control.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0110 or 220 volts AC or DC current.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07A8E (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7C6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 35A5E (Audio Output), 35Z3 (Rectifier), 33-3389 (Ballast).<\/p>\n

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

712 – 713T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10478-C
\nDesigner: E. Harman
\nModel No. 3660 (1\/4\/1940)
\nChassis: 712
\nSpeaker: 5-1\/4″ (36-1504)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10478-C
\nChassis: 713
\nSpeaker: 5-1\/4″ (36-1509)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10478-E
\nChassis: 708
\nSpeaker: 36-1520
\nPart # Cabinet – 10478-C<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Northern Indus. Chem. Co. (3\/29\/1940)
\nOther Producers: Assoc. Attleboro Mfgrs.
\nTotal: North.Indus. – 10,850; Assoc.Attle. – 500; Grand Total: 11,350
\nLast Order Produced By: Northern Indus. Chem. Co. (2\/5\/1940)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-402.1
\nPacking – R-1173<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 10-5\/16″, Width – 13-7\/8″, Depth – 6-5\/8″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 3 lbs. 13 oz., Packing – 4 lbs. 2 oz.<\/p>\n

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

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Model 41-714T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Model 41-714T<\/strong>: A six tube, AC operated receiver with three tuning ranges (540-1600 kc, 2.3-7.2 mc & 7.0-24 mc). Has a two point tone control.<\/p>\n

Power supply:<\/span>\u00a0115 or 230 volts AC, 60 cycles.
\nPower consumption:<\/span>\u00a040 watts.
\nTube Lineup:<\/span>\u00a07A7E (RF), 7J7E (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7B6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 6K6E (Audio Output), 7Y4 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

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

714T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10470-A
\nDesigner: E. Harman
\nModel No. 3616-C (12\/12\/1939)
\nChassis: 714
\nSpeaker: 5-1\/4″ (36-1504)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10470-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Watsontown Cabinet Co. (3\/29\/1940)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 4,051
\nLast Order Produced By: Watsontown Cabinet Co. (11\/27\/1940)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-402.5
\nPacking – R-1165<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 11-5\/8″, Width – 16-3\/16″, Depth – 7-3\/8″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 5 lbs. 9 oz., Packing – 5 lbs. 8 oz.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $3.175
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Model 41-722T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Photo courtesy Eddie Haines<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 41-722T<\/strong>: A six tube, AC operated receiver with three tuning ranges (540-1720 kc, 2.3-7.1 mc & 7.0-22 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, 60 cycles.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07A7E (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

722T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10469-A
\nDesigner: E. Harman
\nModel No. 3636 (11\/29\/1939)
\nChassis: 722
\nSpeaker: 6″ (36-1452)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10469-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (3\/29\/1940)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 2,902
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (11\/27\/1940)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – #5013 – Light Gold
\nPacking – R-1164<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 14″, Width – 18″, Depth – 11-3\/16″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 11 lbs. 4 oz., Packing – 6 lbs. 5 oz.<\/p>\n

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

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Models 41-745T, 41-758T, 41-759T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Photo courtesy Henry Tessier (radiohenry)
\n<\/span><\/em>Model 41-759T shown. Models 41-745T, 41-758T & 41-759T are identical in appearance.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 41-745T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0A seven tube, battery operated receiver with three tuning ranges (540-1720 kc, 2.3-7.1 mc & 7.0-22.2 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>\u00a06 volt storage battery.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07B7E (RF), 7A8E (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7C6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 6G6EG (Driver), two 49 (Audio Output).<\/p>\n

Model 41-758T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0An eight tube, AC operated receiver with three tuning ranges (540-1720 kc, 2.3-7.1 mc & 7.0-22 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, 60 cycles.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07A7E (RF), 6J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), two 42E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

Model 41-759T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0An eight tube, AC or DC operated receiver with three tuning ranges (540-1720 kc, 2.3-7.1 mc & 7.0-22 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>\u00a0110 or 220 volts AC or DC current.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07A7E (RF), 7J7E (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (IF), 7B6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), two 25L6EG (Audio Output), 25Z5 (Rectifier), 33-3391 (Ballast).<\/p>\n

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

758T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10457-A
\nDesigner: G. Patterson, Jr.
\nModel No. 3655 (1\/9\/1940)
\nChassis: 758
\nSpeaker: 8″ (36-1453)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10457-A
\nChassis: 745
\nSpeaker: 36-1508
\nChassis: 759
\nSpeaker: 36-1508<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Watsontown Cabinet Co. (2\/16\/1940)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 6,276
\nLast Order Produced By: Watsontown Cabinet Co. (11\/27\/1940)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-46.4
\nPacking – R-1169<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 14″, Width – 20″, Depth – 10-11\/16″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 12 lbs. 5 oz., Packing – 7 lbs.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $5.123
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Model 41-788T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Model 41-788T<\/strong>: An eleven tube, AC operated receiver with eight tuning ranges.<\/p>\n

Standard Tuning:<\/span>\u00a0540-1720 kc; 2.3-7.2 mc; 7.2-22 mc.
\nSpread Band Tuning:<\/span>\u00a09.4-9.9 mc; 11.4-12.0 mc; 14.8-15.6 mc; 17.3-18.2 mc; 20.9-21.9 mc.<\/p>\n

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, 50-60 cycles.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a090 watts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07C7E (RF), 7J7E (Converter-Oscillator), 78E (1st IF), 7C7E (2nd IF), 7A6 (2nd Det.-AVC), 76 (1st Audio), two 76 (2nd Audio – Phase Inversion), two 6V6EG (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

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

788T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10479-A
\nDesigner: E. Harman
\nModel No. 3639-A (12\/28\/1939)
\nChassis: 788
\nSpeaker: 10″ (36-1459)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10479-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Watsontown Cabinet Co. (2\/23\/1940)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: (not given)
\nLast Order Produced By: (not given)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-402.1
\nPacking – R-1174<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 16-1\/4″, Width – 24-1\/8″, Depth – 11-1\/16″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 14 lbs. 8 oz., Packing – 9 lbs. 6 oz.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $5.723
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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