Looking at philco radios on ebay, you will find about five of these every week. The rolltop dial cover really makes this a classy radio. Philco 46350 1946 cabinet finish was left as original. These schematics include capacitor and resistor part values information which was not always included in philco schematics published prior to mid1933. It receives the standard broadcast band and one short wave band. After philco was purchased by ford motor company, the model 212 was introduced in 1962 and released in. Photofact service manuals 19461960s over 2,700 instant downloads at. Philcos only console radio for the 1946 season used seven tubes and received standard am, shortwave from 9. I believe the cut wire in your photo is as manufactured. Philco model 46 350 portable radio 1946 next this was a very popular portable model in its day and consequently is very easy to find nowadays for a reasonable. Currently not working and needs a couple of tubes and likely some capacitor work to get functioning again. By 1964, 18 model 210, and 18 model 211 and 7 model 212 systems had been sold.
Replacement reproduction leather handles for missing or worn out handles for your philco 1946 portable model 46350 or 1948 model 48360. These bulletins should be used in conjunction with philco service manual pr1167. I am cleaning out my basement and will be listing several of. The 46 1209 uses eight tubes and receives the am band and shortwave from 9. The philco restorer ca 1928 this site is dedicated to the restoration of philco radio chassis and cabinets from 1929 thru 1942. Philco radio, model 42350 philco 42350 schematic diagram, chassis, ets. Philco was a pioneer in battery, radio, and television production. Philco model 46 420 bakelite radio 1946 i love the soft lines of this radio. Philco radio service repair manual auto truck radio cd.
Radios philco model 46350, 1946 a portable radio, wood and leatherette with a sliding tambour cover pictured above open and closed below. Parts and service division philco philadelphia, pa. Supplies and tools for the restoration of chassis and cabinets for the newbie. You wont find a square corner or a straight edge anywhere. Popular instant downloads antique radio schematics. Philco diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Co usa, build 1946, 56 pictures, 12 schematics, 6 tubes, united states of america, semiconductors. Radios philco 46250, 1946 am broadcast 5 tube loktal design. Huge 1919 to 1953 philco radio service manual bible cd. The receiver should be aligned with the chassis installed in the cabinet.
Philco model 46 350 portable radio 1946 next this was a very popular portable model in its day and consequently is very easy to find nowadays for a reasonable price. Philco rolltop portable 46350 antique radio forums. The circuit is conventional, but the cabinet design is bold and quite deco. Large collection of 1919 to 1953 philco radio service manual. Schematics, service manual or circuit diagram for philco schematic. The philco gallery history of philco home radios built in the united states from 1928 through 1960. The philco model 66 is a 5tube ac superhet circuit radio. The philco model 49500 is a compact table model, very similar to the previous years 48200. Portable set 8 inch also usable without mains dimensions whd 315 x 245 x 140 mm 12. Jul 26, 2011 here is a philco model 46 350 that i restored. This is a sixtube radio, using 7a8, 35z5gt, 7c6, 7c7, 7b7, and 50b5 tubes.
The chassis uses 6 tubes and operates on 115 volts ac, or can be battery operated. Schematics, service manual or circuit diagram for philco. Chassis, tubes, speaker, bolts of philco radio 46480. Radios philco 46 250, 1946 am broadcast 5 tube loktal design. Connect the output meter from the voice coil lug green wire on the speaker to ground. The philco 46350, shown in figure 1, dates back to 1946 and appears to have been a very popular radio for the postwar era. The philco 46 350, shown in figure 1, dates back to 1946 and appears to have been a very popular radio for the postwar era. Large collection of 1919 to 1953 philco radio service.
Philco model 42350 radio 1942 a fine radio, if you overlook the fact that the insides are missing. Included with this set, are 4 philco factory manuals. Resources riders volume 15 philco 155 riders volume 15 philco 156 riders volume 15 philco 157 riders volume 15 philco 158 riders volume 15 philco 159 courtesy nostalgia air. The 461209 uses eight tubes and receives the am band and shortwave from 9. This is due to the fact that the printed schematic was not squared with the page.
Additional content, downloads, and much more are available to you when you create an account and sign up as a member. Buyer agrees to grant permission to accept only the electronics of this working unit. Cabinet in decent shape with some veneer on one side having damage. Through august 31, 1946 this bulletin contains production changes made since the printing of philco service bulletin pr1100, and lists differences between codes on model 461201 radios. The circuit of the model 46 and 46e is very similar to the philco model 20. Philco model numbers usually start by the year so this is a 1937. The philco phorum is a familyfriendly place for the discussion of philco radios and related items. It came in ivory painted bakelite as well as the walnut bakelite photographed here. However, the tubes used are quite unique and are rare. I have refurbished a 46 350 and this wire was present it connected to nothing. But again its much lighter than the portables of the 1920s. For model 46250 transitone code 125, philco, philadelphia stg. Philco service bulletins by year and model number in djvu format see home page if theres no link on one you need, just ask ill scan it next. For model 46 250 transitone code 125, philco, philadelphia stg.
The schematic for the philco 66 can be found on nostalgia air. The cabinet will not be included due to shipping costs. Philco model 46420 bakelite radio 1946 i love the soft lines of this radio. Select picture or schematic to display from thumbnails on the right and click for download. The unusual topmounted knobs give it a sort of hippo appearance or is it a very oldfashioned space alien. If you have a philco of canada model or chassis check the philco of canada schematic section. If you look up a 37610 it comes in a few different case styles. Disconnect the blue external antenna lead from ground. The beginners guide to software defined radio rtlsdr. The tuning range is 5401620kc on the standard broadcast band and the tube line up is 7a8 mixerlo, 14a7 if, 14b6 2nd. Move the mouse over the image to see it with the rollup door closed. Radios philco model 46 350, 1946 a portable radio, wood and leatherette with a sliding tambour cover pictured above open and closed below. It is a 6tube plus ballast tube trf circuit, broadcast band only.
Philco sold far more of this style than any other maker, a total of over two million in over twenty models, with. To see more of this sellers radios, visit jim dennis attic. In fact they are more easily read on the screen than on the printed originals. Philco tube radio am shortwave model 42350 youtube. Philco models 027 and 028 circuit testers contain both these meters. Tests to isolate trouble within section 3 test points normal indication possible cause oi abnormal indiculion. Huge factory 19381950 philco radio service manual cd. Test points normal indication possible cause oi abnormal indication no signal indicates defective 50l6gt tube, detective d t a audible signal from output transformer t200, defective speaker lszoo. Figure includes production of january 1947 model 471230. Philco portable radio model 46 350 liveauctioneers. Antique radio forums view topic philco model 46350. I have refurbished a 46350 and this wire was present it connected to nothing.
The rounded lines and wraparound ribs remind me of one of my favorite philco designs, the model 46420. How to adjust all philco radios, book 1 and book 2, and philco complete instructions on how to tune your. Show me a collector that doesnt have or had one of these, must of been a popular set, find them everywhere. Speaker is intact, as well as original dial, and knobs.
Click a link below to see the schematic of a particular philco radio. However this floor console is actually what appears to be a 37630 case with a 37610 inside. It uses 3 type 14 tubes, a type 17, two 71as and a type 2 or 3 ballast tube the model 46 uses a type 2, and the model 46e uses a type 3. Philco s only console radio for the 1946 season used seven tubes and received standard am, shortwave from 9. Visit us online for more information or to download service manuals today. Radio models covered are philco set models from 1938 to 1950 factory. Disclaimer digital files purchased here are ed and for use by original purchaser only and may not be redistributed or resold. Philco model 46350 portable radio 1946 next this was a very popular portable model in its day and consequently is very easy to find nowadays for a reasonable price. The transac s2000philco 210211 weighed about 2,000 pounds 910 kg.
It uses 3 type 14 tubes, a type 17, two 71as and a type 2 or 3 ballast tube the. This site is for the newcomer newbie and novice and not really the expert. It used discrete surface barrier transistors instead of vacuum tubes as the integrated circuit had not yet been invented. How to adjust all philco radios, book 1 and book 2, and philco complete instructions on how to tune your philco radio, and factory philco wiring and parts manuals.