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Looking for Canadian Philco Tropic Chassis 87 schematic
k_f3d
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06-08-2020, 04:29 PM
Hi,

I have a Canadian made Philco Tropic Model 87 which looks similar to the US Model 49-905.  This radio has five tubes and can run on AC or DC.  Attached are some photos.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

K


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06-08-2020, 08:33 PM
https://www.justradios.com/schematics.html
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!

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