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Difference between Butterfly 28 and 45?
rocklandman
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08-14-2011, 06:08 PM
I have a butterfly and on the bottom it has the tag for a model 28, but I am still puzzled because I know other radio co. used cases from other radios and changed the chassis, here are a couple of pics If anyone can help? I would be grateful
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John

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Ron Ramirez
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08-14-2011, 06:24 PM
Hello and welcome!

Philco 28C and 45C table models are identical in appearance.

28C: http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1935a.htm#i
45C: http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1935a.htm#u

The difference? The 28 is an AC/DC set while the 45 has a power transformer, and is made for AC only.

What looks like a small black transformer in the back of your 28C is actually a filter choke. The 45 has a real power transformer in this position, and it is much larger than that choke used in the 28.

So, yours is genuine, it is a 28C.
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