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Philco 49-501 "Boomerang" Brown Bakelite Table Radio (1949)
The Philco 49-501, better known as the
Philco "boomerang" or "Jetson's" model, has
become highly collectible in recent years. Its
sweeping curves have prompted at least one
commentator to remark that it resembles a
futuristic flying machine attempting to take off
in two directions at once!
It had an original purchase price of around
$22.95 and was also available in an ivory
painted bakelite case.
The radio covers the standard broadcast
band from 540-1620kc and has the AA5 tube
line-up:- 7A8 (converter), 14A7 (IF amp),
14B6 (detector/AVC/1st AF), 50A5 (AF amp)
and 35Y4 (rectifier). It is ac/dc powered. The
schematic is available here, courtesy of
NostalgiaAir.
Philco "boomerang" or "Jetson's" model, has
become highly collectible in recent years. Its
sweeping curves have prompted at least one
commentator to remark that it resembles a
futuristic flying machine attempting to take off
in two directions at once!
It had an original purchase price of around
$22.95 and was also available in an ivory
painted bakelite case.
The radio covers the standard broadcast
band from 540-1620kc and has the AA5 tube
line-up:- 7A8 (converter), 14A7 (IF amp),
14B6 (detector/AVC/1st AF), 50A5 (AF amp)
and 35Y4 (rectifier). It is ac/dc powered. The
schematic is available here, courtesy of
NostalgiaAir.
Philco 501 - New Concept in a Table Radio... striking new design... surprising radio power and tone.
"Rich walnut plastic cabinet with
sweeping modern lines.. encases a
powerful superheterodyne circuit"
sweeping modern lines.. encases a
powerful superheterodyne circuit"
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