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Model 47-1230; - Lee - 03-28-2021

Hello, new member here. I have recently come across a Philco model 47-1230 radio and would like to get as much information as I can about it to aid in talking about it during house tours.

RE: Model 47-1230; - morzh - 03-28-2021

Lee,

Welcome!

Start from here. This has schematics and bunch of other things that will help you.

http://www.nostalgiaair.org/pagesbymodel/606/M0013606.pdf


The radio has modern FM band and a record player.

Some overall info is in our gallery

https://philcoradio.com/gallery2/1947a/#Model_47-1230

RE: Model 47-1230; - Radioroslyn - 03-28-2021

Hi and welcome,

Here is the service info for your set which has more than you would ever what to know about it. There are a couple of '46 models that are similar in appearance but have different features.
It wasn't uncommon in those right after WWII to scramble to get back in to civilian production, called reconversion. It's not uncommon for 1946 products to look like their prewar counterparts or for '46, '47, and '48 model to look the same.
The 47-1230 was released in the fall of 1946 for the '47 season. The best and newest feature was the new FM band.

https://philcoradio.com/library/download/service%20info/yearbooks/1946-1947/split/Part30-Philco%20Home%20Radio%20Yearbook%201946-1947.pdf

RE: Model 47-1230; - NostalgiaRadioTime - 03-28-2021

Hello Lee, Are you looking to restore the set to working condition or just spiffy it up a bit to use as a static display piece?

You can find the missing knob here: http://www.renovatedradios.com/product.php?product=214

The missing push button may be a bit harder to obtain. You could place a want ad for it in the proper section of this phorum.

RE: Model 47-1230; - Lee - 03-29-2021

Morzh:
Thank you. Both helpful.
Lee

RE: Model 47-1230; - Lee - 03-29-2021

Terry:
Wow, good stuff. Thank you very much.
Lee

RE: Model 47-1230; - Lee - 03-29-2021

Greg:
Just spiffing it up. It is in a 100 year old historic home here in northern Ohio. I am a member of a volunteer group that helps maintain the home and supplies it with period furnishings. I also am one their docents that conducts house tours. Will use what I can learn about the radio to engage the public during those tours.
Will look into a knob and push button. Thanks very much.
Lee

RE: Model 47-1230; - David - 03-29-2021

On ebay you can find DVDS of old radio programs from the same time period as the set guest would be able to travel back in time. Just a idea . Stay Safe David