This philco we believe is a 1938 model 387 based on the riders manual. Interesting pictures and articles from early magazines will find their way onto this page also. Model 38 10f is a console with a vertical control panel. When ordering, please indicate the brand and model number.
Model 3810xf is a console with a different cabinet design having a sloping control panel. Click a link below to see the schematic of a particular philco radio. Set up a search alert to hear when collectibles items arrive. Others such as philco, rca victor, and ge frequently supplied the schematic with many pages of diagrams and service information service manual or bulletin. The philco model 38610 is a large upright tombstone style radio made in 1938. It also offers a definitive history of the company and its products. Philco svelta dwn 38 lx service manual free download. Original philco advertisements for the 38116 and the 1938 model year. The philco library provides reference material for servicing your philco radio. These schematics include capacitor and resistor part values information which was not always included in philco schematics published prior to mid1933. Hello this is my first time posting on the discussion boards hope im in the correct spot. We have over brands models available for email delivery. This 1937 philco 3812, as it arrived in the shop, had some major issues.
We do not have service info for tvs, cd players, stereos or any other consumer electronics that may be branded philco. Philco floor model 42390 fmshortwave radio collectors. The 383 appears to have a slightly higher capacity power transformer, based on my observation that the high voltage secondary winding as a little lower resistance as indicated on the schematic. The schematic at is annotated with parts values in addition to part numbers, and is indispensable. Find the user manual and the help you need for the products you own at manualsonline. Model 38665 was a repeat of the 1937 model 37665, with the same frequency coverage. Philco introduced the model 3812 compact 3812c in june of 1937 as part of their lineup for the 1938 model season. Schematics, service manual or circuit diagram for philco searches beitman, rider, radio and television servicing and trader service sheets. Photos and commentary on philcos model 384xx 1938 model 4 with inclined sounding board and inclined control panel. I am currently working on a philco, model 3812 chassis.
When ordering, please indicate the brand and model. For shortwave trimming, the maker recommends the use of a special. Philcos best battery set shared an inclined sounding board console cabinet with one of the companys better ac sets. I purchased it asis and i dont know if it is in working condition. Frequency coverage is 540 to 1720 kc standard broadcast and 5. This philco we believe is a 1938 model 38 7 based on the riders manual. Large collection of 1919 to 1953 philco radio service. You would probably only be able to get a definitive answer from an antique dealer who handles a lot of similar items, since even a photo isnt very helpful in determining the kind of shape its in. The power transformers for a 383 and a 384 should indeed be quite similar. I recently purchased this philco 384 console from the local antique store.
Many of the early schematics were hand drawn and manufacturers supplied only a schematic with the parts listed on the schematic itself. Its a 1938 philco 38 c12, special edition to commemorate the crowning of king george iv and queen elizabeth. Ive had this radio on my bench for a little while, and shes finally back up and running and it plays great. Philco model 077 signal generator which has a fundamental frequency range from 115 to 36,000 k. I post this schematic and functional description of the philco models 39. This is a tuned radio frequency trf design, but using more modern technology than the 1925 fada described in another sparc project article. This slantfront table set is a 5tube superheterodyne and measures 18 12 x 10 34 x 10. The schematic and a parts list for the radio can be found on. Automatic tuning, pushpull inverted phase audio circuit, inclined. The 384 is an 8tube superheterodyne with frequency coverage 5401720kc standard broadcast and 5.
For the actual text, please consult the schematic above. Does anyone have any info on this radio or could you point me in the right direct. Working vintage philco deco tombstone floor model 384 tube radio pick up only. Supplies and tools for the restoration of chassis and cabinets for the newbie. Philco 384 conecentric tuning antique radio forums. Huge fluke service and repair manual library cd full set. Philco diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free.
This is one of the last radios made with prewar fm signal reception. This radio is quite small and is the cousin to the philco model 3812, am only, radio i have. Philco model 20 baby grand restoration gerry ohara the philco model 20 baby grand was the first of the philco cathedral table top sets, introduced in august, 1930. Philco model 60b cathedral radio 1935 i picked up this philco cathedral radio during a family vacation in the summer of 1997. Don there is a picture in the philco section showing the back on a 38 4 but i can say that every 38 model i have, 38 123 4 116 not one of the 5 have a back. The schematic for the philco 90 can be found on nostalgia air. So that your appliance serves you well, please read all the instructions in this users manual. Schematics, service manual or circuit diagram for philco. You can used the pictures as a guideline and make one, which is what i had intended to do for each of mine. Model 38 10xf is a console with a different cabinet design having a sloping control panel. Oct 28, 2009 condition is everything with vintage radios.
Auto radios marked sp contain the philco factory schematic and parts list only. Philco was a pioneer in battery, radio, and television production. It has proved to be the most challenging radio repair job we have ever done. There was no id inside the cabinet or on the chassis. I guess i like hand coding as i used to database program quite a lot. Since we dont have a king and queen of the united states, its fairly. View and download philco pw 38 d user manual online. Philco flat screen keeps shuting off after 5 minut. The troubleshooting procedure given for each section includes a simplified test chart and a bottom view of the chassis showing the locations of the test points and. Schematics schematics are available for most vintage radios, from admiral to zenith. That would make sense since the 383 has one more tube than the 384. Schematics, service manual or circuit diagram for philco searches beitman, rider, radio and television servicing and trader service sheets schematics, service manual or circuit diagram for philco. The tube lineup is 6u7g rf amp, 6a8g mixerlo, 6k7g if amp, 6j5g detectoravc, 6k5g 1st af, 6f6g 2 pushpull audio output and 5y4g rectifier. I recently purchased this philco 38 4 console from the local antique store.
As well as the walnut version seen here, the 38 12 also came in the same style cabinet painted. Philco sold far more of this style than any other maker, a total of over two million in over. This radio is quite small and is the cousin to the philco model 38 12, am only, radio i have. The 38116 is one of philcos no squat, no stoop, no squint line of radios. I said what the heck i dont have one, so i brought it home. Don there is a picture in the philco section showing the back on a 384 but i can say that every 38 model i have, 381234116 not one of the 5 have a back. I then measured the windings resistance and all were found good. The cabinet front has a photo finish picture of wood. In the philco model 3810 series, there are four individual models with different cabinet styles. The schematic may be found here, courtesy of nostalgiaair. The philco model 384xx was introduced in the summer of 1937 as one of philcos no squat, no stoop, no squint style radios offered for the 1938 model year. Before wwii, the fm stations broadcast on frequencies of 4250mhz. Originally i thought it was a 385 but later found it was likely a 387. An extensive searchable parts list and scans of philco catalogs, service bulletins can be accessed for free.
I was attracted to its unique slant panel and tuning system. The philco restorer ca 1928 this site is dedicated to the restoration of philco radio chassis and cabinets from 1929 thru 1942. Originally i thought it was a 38 5 but later found it was likely a 38 7. Its a 1938 philco 38c12, special edition to commemorate the crowning of king george iv and queen elizabeth. Meissner radio schematicparts list meissner catalog hallicrafters s38 hallicrafters s38b hallicrafters s38c hallicrafters s38d. Philco 387 console radio repair journal by chad hauris, retro electronics and audio lab, midland, tx. In the philco model 38 10 series, there are four individual models with different cabinet styles. Philco introduced the model 38 12 compact 38 12c in june of 1937 as part of their lineup for the 1938 model season.
Wegmanchuck closegraphic design programsjohn waterschildren images. The frequency bands are a standard broadcast band covering 540 to 1720 kc and shortwave band capability of 4. Most of the schematics we have on hand are for radios from the 1920s 1930s. The philco model 3925, shown in figure 1, was among the more popular models. This is a tuned radio frequency trf design, but using more modern technology than the 1925. Get the best deals on philco vintage electronics manuals when you shop the largest online selection at. With a schematic on hand, work was started in the power supply section, removing the old repairs and installing new electrolytic filters and paper capacitors. Included with this set, are 4 philco factory manuals.
Specifically the 384, 387 and the 3822 are the only models to use this. Tv and television manuals and free pdf instructions. The philco model 38 4xx was introduced in the summer of 1937 as one of philco s no squat, no stoop, no squint style radios offered for the 1938 model year. This site is for the newcomer newbie and novice and not really the expert. About the 38 116 the 38 116 is one of philco s no squat, no stoop, no squint line of radios, with around 25,600 manufactured the whole idea behind that slogan was the slanted or inclined control panel and dial. Wine cooler wine cooler users manual pw 38 d pw 59 d. For rapid trouble shooting, the radio circuit is divided into four sections, with test points specified for each section. Page 2 dear customer, thank you for buying a philco brand product.
Free philco cathedralgrandfather clock radio schematic. Model 3810f is a console with a vertical control panel. Please note that items here are free and may not be the quality of purchased items. I then applied 120 vac to the primary and measured the secondary voltages. I removed the power transformer and repaired the broken wiring.
These schematics include capacitor and resistor part values information. This is a large tabletop set, measuring 16 inches high, 11. I thought id talk for a minute about one of the radios that ive already sold. Please note that we only provide schematics for antique philco radios sold in the u. Both are located above in the dark grey resources bar. Philco radio schematics and factory service manuals. Philco and the years leading to antique radio classified. Philco model 20 baby grand restoration gerry o hara. Sams photofact schematic index philco, phillips, pilot. Philco radio schematics schematics for antique and vintage tube radios are available in jpg format.
This one needs an electrical restoration, it lights and hums, but wont tune. It has a deco design speaker grille and push buttons. Philco models 39 and 39a, 6tube dualrange battery superhet. The glass around the grid connection of the 6a7 tube had cracked, meaning that tube had to be replaced. Find the user manual you need for your tv and more at manualsonline. Philco speaker problem solving rebuilding antique radio 4 of 4. The sets inclined control panel and conecentric tuning dial were touted as offering the consumer new levels of comfort in. Free antique radio schematics, manuals, and schematics for. Any part numbers will refer to numbers on that schematic.
The philco 58c from circa 193334 is a compact four tube superhet circuit radio often called the peewee or cigar box radio. Find philco radio and radio rca from a vast selection of radios. Sams photofact index radio index p philco phillips pilot. Philco 3815 a philco 3815, 5 tube am band chairside radio mfgd.
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