PHILCO 39-55 - Printable Version

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PHILCO 39-55 - Guest - 02-18-2006

I would like to get some info on this model, I received it from a friend, any info would be appreciated.

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- Chuck Schwark - 02-18-2006

It's a 1939 model that tunes standard AM broadcast band and shortwave. The 39-55 also has wireless remote control called Mystery Control.

[Image: http://www.philcorepairbench.com/images/mystctl01.jpg]


You can learn about the Philco Mystery Control on my website below.

This console model is correctly called the Model 39-55XX. I originally sold for $82.95 in 1939. There were 15,842 units manufactured.

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- zenith82 - 02-27-2006

I have one of those. Nice looking little sister to the 39-116.

Only bad thing. These consoles have about a mile of the rubber wiring from that era we all know and love!

Tom

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