{"id":1041,"date":"2018-08-25T07:19:28","date_gmt":"2018-08-25T14:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/?page_id=1041"},"modified":"2018-08-25T07:42:06","modified_gmt":"2018-08-25T14:42:06","slug":"1942-tropic-models","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/philco-history\/philco-around-the-world\/the-tropics\/1942-tropic-models\/","title":{"rendered":"1942 Tropic Models"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Philco-Tropic Radio for the 1942 Season<\/span><\/h1>\n

Initial 1942 Models, Introduced June 1941<\/span><\/h1>\n

Model 42-706C<\/span><\/h2>\n
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1946 model 46-806 shown. Model 42-706C is identical in appearance.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 42-706C<\/strong>: A five tube, AC or DC operated receiver with three tuning ranges (540-1600 kc, 2.3-7.5 mc & 7.0-22 mc).<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0115 or 230 volts, AC or DC.
\nPower Consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a028 watts at 115 volts; 58 watts at 230 volts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07A8E (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7C6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 35A5E (Audio Output), 35Z3 (Rectifier), 33-3414 (Ballast).<\/p>\n

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

706C<\/p>\n

Part No. 10524-E
\nDesigner: (PT-2 Production Cabinet, designed by E. Harman)
\nModel No. (PT-2 Production Drawing)
\nChassis: PT-2
\nSpeaker: 4 x 6 ellip. (36-1533 or 36-1559)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10524-E<\/p>\n

First Produced By: American Insulator Corp. (1\/29\/1941)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 10,081
\nLast Order Produced By: (not given)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – None
\nPacking – R-1251<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 7-1\/4″, Width – 11-3\/4″, Depth – 6″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 2 lbs. 4 oz., Packing – 2 lbs. 13 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 42-716T, 42-717T, 42-718T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Model 42-716T shown. Models 42-716T, 42-717T & 41-718T are identical in appearance.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 42-716T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0A five tube, AC operated receiver with four tuning ranges (540-1600 kc, 3.0-9.5 mc, 9.4-12.0 mc & 11.8-22 mc).<\/p>\n

Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a two point tone control.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0115 or 230 volts AC, 50-60 cycles.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a035 watts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a06J8EG (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7C6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 6K6EG (Audio Output), 7Y4 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

Model 42-717T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0A five tube, AC or DC operated receiver with four tuning ranges (540-1600 kc, 3.0-9.5 mc, 9.4-12.0 mc & 11.8-22 mc).<\/p>\n

Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a two point tone control.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0115 or 230 volts AC or DC current.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a033 watts at 115 volts; 67 watts at 230 volts.
\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

Model 42-718T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0A four tube, battery operated receiver with four tuning ranges (540-1600 kc, 3.0-9.5 mc, 9.4-12.0 mc & 11.8-22 mc).<\/p>\n

Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a two point tone control.<\/p>\n

Power 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

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

716T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10478-G
\nDesigner: (41-230T Production Cabinet, designed by Emil Harman)
\nModel No. (230T Production Drawing)
\nChassis: 716
\nSpeaker: 5-1\/4″ (36-1504)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10478-G
\nChassis: 717
\nSpeaker: 5-1\/4″ (36-1509)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10478-H
\nChassis: 718
\nSpeaker: 5-1\/4″ (36-1520)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10478-G<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Northern Indus. Chem. Co. (1\/16\/1941)
\nOther Producers:
\nTotal: 10,100
\nLast Order Produced By: (not given)<\/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 – 6-9\/16″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 3 lbs. 13 oz., Packing – 2 lbs. 13 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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Model 42-724T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Photo courtesy Livio Gasparini<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 42-724T<\/strong>: A six tube, AC operated receiver with four tuning ranges (540-1600 kc, 3.0-9.5 mc, 9.4-12.0 mc & 11.8-22 mc). Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a two point tone control.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0115 or 230 volts AC, 60 cycles.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a050 watts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07J7E (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7C6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), two 7B5E (Audio Output), 6X5G (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

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

724T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10557-A
\nDesigner: F. Newman
\nModel No. 4051 (5\/5\/1941)
\nChassis: 716
\nSpeaker: 6″ (36-1551)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10557-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Watsontown Cabinet Co. (6\/11\/1941)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 3,600
\nLast Order Produced By: Watsontown Cabinet Co.<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – #1074 (Abbott)
\nPacking – R-1304<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 12-1\/16″, Width – 17″, Depth – 7-7\/8″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 6 lbs. 8 oz., Packing – 4 lbs. 8 oz.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: Cab & Pack 4.619; Tax 0.221; Freight 0.055; Total $4.259
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Model 42-730T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Photo courtesy Eddie Haines<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 42-730T<\/strong>: A seven tube, AC operated receiver with five tuning ranges (540-1720 kc, 2.3-7.5 mc & 7.0-22 mc, 9.4-12 mc, 15.1-18 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.
\nPower consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a050 watts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07A7E (RF), 7J7E (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7C6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), two 41E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

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

730T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10540-A
\nDesigner: R.J. Whipple
\nModel No. 3868-A (12\/19\/1940)
\nChassis: 730
\nSpeaker: 6″ (36-1549)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10540-A<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Watsontown Cabinet Co. (3\/29\/1940)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 4,000
\nLast Order Produced By: Watsontown Cabinet Co.<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-402.1
\nPacking – R-1261<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 12-7\/8″, Width – 17-7\/8″, Depth – 11″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – 11 lbs. 4 oz., Packing – 6 lbs. 7 oz.<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: Cab & Pack 5.002; Tax 0.203; Freight 0.089; Total $5.294
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Models 42-760T, 42-761T, 42-762T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Model 42-760T shown. Models 42-760T, 42-761T & 42-762T are identical in appearance.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 42-760T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0An eight tube, AC operated receiver with eight tuning ranges.<\/p>\n

Standard Tuning:<\/span>\u00a0540-1720 kc; 2.3-7.3 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>\u00a07A7E (RF), 7J7E (Converter-Oscillator), 7A7E (IF), 75 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Driver), two 42E (Audio Output), 80 (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

Model 42-761T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0An eight tube, AC or DC operated receiver with eight tuning ranges.<\/p>\n

Standard Tuning:<\/span>\u00a0540-1720 kc; 2.3-7.5 mc; 7.1-22 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>\u00a060 watts at 115 volts; 120 watts at 230 volts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07A7E (RF), 7J7E (Converter-Oscillator), 7A7E (IF), 7B6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 76 (Phase Inverter), two 25L6EG (Audio Output), 25Z5 (Rectifier), 33-3391 (Ballast).<\/p>\n

Model 42-762T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0A seven tube, battery operated receiver with eight tuning ranges.<\/p>\n

Standard Tuning:<\/span>\u00a0540-1720 kc; 2.3-7.5 mc; 7.1-22 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:<\/span>\u00a06 volt storage battery.
\nTube Lineup:<\/span>\u00a07B7E (RF), 7A8E (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7C6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 6G6EG (Phase Inverter), two 49 (Audio Output).<\/p>\n

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

758T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10541-A
\nDesigner: E.F. Haines
\nModel No. 3862 (10\/15\/1940)
\nChassis: 760
\nSpeaker: 8″ (36-1453)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10541-A
\nChassis: 761
\nSpeaker: 8″ (36-1567)
\nChassis: 762
\nSpeaker: 8″ (36-1508)<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Watsontown Cabinet Co. (2\/3\/1941)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 11,382
\nLast Order Produced By: Watsontown Cabinet Co.<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – S-402.10
\nPacking – R-1260<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 14-9\/16″, Width – 20-9\/16″, Depth – 9-1\/4″<\/p>\n

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

Average Cabinet Cost: Cab & Pack 5.408; Tax 0.195; Freight 0.09; Total $5.693
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Model 42-788T<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Photo courtesy Dave Doughty<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 42-788T<\/strong>: An eleven tube, AC operated receiver with nine tuning ranges.<\/p>\n

Standard Tuning:<\/span>\u00a0540-1720 kc; 1.45-2.6 mc; 2.3-7.3 mc; 7.2-22 mc.
\nSpread Band Tuning:<\/span>\u00a09.34-9.9 mc; 11.34-12.0 mc; 14.78-15.6 mc; 17.38-18.2 mc; 21.14-21.8 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:<\/span>\u00a0115 or 230 volts AC, 50-60 cycles.
\nPower consumption:<\/span>\u00a090 watts.
\nTube Lineup:<\/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-B<\/p>\n

Same Cabinet as 41-788 – See 1941 Tropic Models<\/a> page\u00a0for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Mid-Season 1942 Models, Introduced January 1942<\/span><\/h1>\n

Model A-707 (42-707)<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Cabinet identical to domestic 42-PT3. Chassis identical to Tropic 42-706C.<\/span><\/p>\n

Model A-707<\/strong>: A five tube, AC or DC operated receiver with three tuning ranges (540-1600 kc, 2.3-7.5 mc & 7.0-22 mc).<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0115 or 230 volts, AC or DC.
\nPower Consumption<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a028 watts at 115 volts; 58 watts at 230 volts.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07A8E (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7C6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), 35A5E (Audio Output), 35Z3 (Rectifier), 33-3414 (Ballast).<\/p>\n

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

707T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10592-B
\nDesigner: E.F. Haines
\nModel No. 4139 (11\/24\/1941)
\nChassis: 706
\nSpeaker: 4 x 6 ellip. (36-1533 or 36-1559)
\nPart # Cabinet – 10592-B<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Watsontown Cabinet Co. (12\/5\/1941)
\nOther Producers: (None)
\nTotal: 10,100
\nLast Order Produced By: Watsontown Cabinet Co.<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – 514.1D
\nPacking – (not given)<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 7-31\/32″, Width – 12-7\/8″, Depth – 6-1\/8″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – (not given), Packing – (not given)<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $3.64
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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42-720T, 42-721T, 42-722T<\/span><\/h1>\n
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Model 42-720T shown. Models 42-720T, 42-721T & 41-722T are identical in appearance.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Model 42-720T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0A six tube, AC operated receiver with four tuning ranges (540-1600 kc, 3.0-9.5 mc, 9.3-12.0 mc & 11.8-22 mc).<\/p>\n

Connections are also provided for attaching a high impedance electric phonograph pickup. Has a two point tone control.<\/p>\n

Power supply<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0115 or 230 volts AC, 50-60 cycles.
\nTube Lineup<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a07J7E (Converter-Oscillator), 7B7E (IF), 7B6 (2nd Det.-AVC-1st Audio), two 7B5 (Audio Output), 6X5G (Rectifier).<\/p>\n

Models 42-721T, 42-722T<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0No technical information available.<\/p>\n

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

720T – 721T – 722T<\/p>\n

Part No. 10593-B
\nDesigner: G. Patterson, Jr.
\nModel No. 4165 (11\/12\/1941)
\nChassis: 720
\nSpeaker: 5-1\/4″
\nPart # Cabinet – 10593-B
\nChassis: 721
\nSpeaker: 5-1\/4″
\nPart # Cabinet – 10593-C
\nChassis: 722
\nSpeaker: 5-1\/4″
\nPart # Cabinet – 10593-B<\/p>\n

First Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (12\/5\/1941)
\nOther Producers: None
\nTotal: 3,570
\nLast Order Produced By: Red Lion Cabinet Co. (3\/17\/1942)<\/p>\n

Specifications:
\nPanel – (not given)
\nFinish – (not given)
\nGrille Silk – 421.4A
\nPacking – (not given)<\/p>\n

Size:
\nHeight – 10-9\/16″, Width – 14-5\/8″, Depth – 6-13\/16″<\/p>\n

Weight:
\nCabinet – (not given), Packing – (not given)<\/p>\n

Average Cabinet Cost: $4.2223
\nSales Price of Set: (not given)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Philco-Tropic Radio for the 1942 Season Initial 1942 Models, Introduced June 1941 Model 42-706C 1946 model 46-806 shown. Model 42-706C is identical in appearance. Model 42-706C: A five tube, AC or DC operated receiver with three tuning ranges (540-1600 kc, 2.3-7.5 mc & 7.0-22 mc). Power supply:\u00a0115 or 230 volts, AC or DC. Power Consumption:\u00a028 […]<\/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-1041","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1041","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=1041"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/philcoradio.com\/library\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1041\/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=1041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}