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Philco Model 38-12C Compact Table Model (1938)
Philco introduced the model 38-12 Compact
(38-12C) in June of 1937 as part of their line-
up for the 1938 model season. At the time of its
introduction, this modest radio was Philco's
starter set, listing at $22.50 (as shown).
As well as the walnut version seen here, the 38-
12 also came in the same style cabinet painted
ivory (38-12CI)*, and in a somewhat more elab-
orate walnut cabinet (38-12T)*. By early 1938 it
was being offered in ivory painted bakelite,
walnut bakelite and ivory plaskon too.
The 38-12 is a 5 tube AC superhet having tube
complement:- 6A7 (mixer/LO), 78 (IF amp), 75
(2nd detector/AVC/1st AF), 41 (AF power pent-
ode) and 84 (rectifier). Frequency coverage
was 540 - 1720kc (standard broadcast & lower
police band). Schematic.
(38-12C) in June of 1937 as part of their line-
up for the 1938 model season. At the time of its
introduction, this modest radio was Philco's
starter set, listing at $22.50 (as shown).
As well as the walnut version seen here, the 38-
12 also came in the same style cabinet painted
ivory (38-12CI)*, and in a somewhat more elab-
orate walnut cabinet (38-12T)*. By early 1938 it
was being offered in ivory painted bakelite,
walnut bakelite and ivory plaskon too.
The 38-12 is a 5 tube AC superhet having tube
complement:- 6A7 (mixer/LO), 78 (IF amp), 75
(2nd detector/AVC/1st AF), 41 (AF power pent-
ode) and 84 (rectifier). Frequency coverage
was 540 - 1720kc (standard broadcast & lower
police band). Schematic.
This 1938 Philco Compact is BIG NEWS for radio buyers!
| "Smart new style and famous Philco quality for only $24.50*. This 1938 Philco compact is BIG NEWS for radio buyers. Compare these features found in radios selling $10 more: Automatic Volume Control Five Philco tubes Superheterodyne circuit Illuminated full vision dial Full Dynamic Speaker" *price as advertised for sale in Lowell, MA in Sept 1937 |
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