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Just got a 660, but not sure what exact model - quartermoonpro - 09-05-2014

Hi there, just got this beauty today. Can you tell me which model it is?

RE: Just got a 660, but not sure what exact model - Eric Adams - 09-05-2014

Hello and welcome to the Phorum. If you look at this page:at Philco Radio. com It looks to be a 660X.
Good luck with it. It looks to be in good shape.

RE: Just got a 660, but not sure what exact model - Warren - 09-06-2014

Hmm, that dial glass looks awful close to a 630. Does anyone know if it is the same?

RE: Just got a 660, but not sure what exact model - raydog - 09-06-2014

My guess would be the 665X from Spring of 1936

RE: Just got a 660, but not sure what exact model - Ron Ramirez - 09-06-2014

Warren - no, the 665 escutcheon/dial glass is not the same as a 630; it is much taller. Same size as the 116 uses.

Quartermoonpro - Welcome! I see you are in my home town of KCMO. Icon_thumbup Anyway, Raydog is correct - it is a 665X.
http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1936b.htm#al
The toning on the 665X in the Gallery is too dark; it should be Perfect Brown, not Extra Dark Walnut. I can complain because I did that. Icon_redface Yours is correct.

There is very little difference between a 660 and 665 chassis.

RE: Just got a 660, but not sure what exact model - Radioroslyn - 09-06-2014

Don't know what model it is but the 660/665 both have a good chassis. Lots of stages (1 rf and 2 IF amps) and the 12watt push/pull audio (triode connected 42's driven by a 42.)
Should really pull'em in with good selectivity and loud with the 12W audio amp.
Looks like a great project!!! GL with it!! I've got it big brother the 660L. Unfortunately I haven't had the time to get it up and running.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/53710524@N06/10005077384/in/photostream/
Terry

RE: Just got a 660, but not sure what exact model - quartermoonpro - 09-07-2014

Wow, thanks for everyone's help. Is the chevron cloth still available for this model?
Hey Ron, always good to meet another KCMO person. Funny, I have some relatives in Huntington.

RE: Just got a 660, but not sure what exact model - morzh - 09-07-2014

Go to Kenny Richmond, "richmonddesigns" on eBay, he sells the cloth.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Radio-Grille-Cloth-PHILCO-CHEVRON-12-X-14-Two-pc-Special-read-below-/171422482900?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27e99381d4

Just pick the size.

RE: Just got a 660, but not sure what exact model - PhilcoJohn - 09-07-2014

Nice radio cabinet is in great shape. Like morzh said replace the grill cloth and it will show nice, then the electronics stuff begins!

RE: Just got a 660, but not sure what exact model - Ron Ramirez - 09-07-2014

quartermoonpro Wrote:Hey Ron, always good to meet another KCMO person. Funny, I have some relatives in Huntington.

Huntington, Indiana? That's about 175,000 miles NE of here. Okay, 273. NE Indiana just seems to be 175,000 miles away. Icon_wink Now, I live fairly close to Huntingburg, IN...

I was born in KC and we lived there until I was 12 years old, at which time my parents and I moved to western Kentucky, where I finished growing up and lived a good part of my adult life. Only about 14 years ago did I switch to the north side of the Ohio River.

I returned home briefly on Thanksgiving 2010. A brief thread with a link to photos here:
http://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=2800