01-17-2014, 12:34 PM
No, they are not the same internally (although the cabinet is the same).
38-12CB is AC operated; the 40-90CB requires batteries.
38-12CB: http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1938c.htm#c
40-90CB: http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1940a.htm#e
38-12CB is AC operated; the 40-90CB requires batteries.
38-12CB: http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1938c.htm#c
40-90CB: http://www.philcoradio.com/gallery/1940a.htm#e
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN