[Ron Ramirez]

We're off and running again! My next patient is another Canadian Philco.

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This Philco Canada 51A is a 1942 model. It is very, very similar to the Philco Tropic 42-730EZ.

Differences:

• Four bands instead of five.
  
• Pushbuttons (something the 42-730EZ does not have).
  
• Electrolytics mounted under the chassis. The 42-730 uses "Twist-Lock" electrolytics mounted on top of the chassis.
  
• Completely different cabinet.
  

I pulled the chassis from the cabinet before I started taking pictures, but here is a quick black and white illustration from Philco Canada sales literature:

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Back view of the chassis:

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Take a look at that hefty 25 cycle power transformer!

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A close-up of the model number tag:

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The chassis has "Run #1" stamped on back:

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More to come...