Philco Model 37-60B (37-60) Cathedral Radio (June 1936)
Introduced in June of 1936 at $33.50, the model 37-60B cont-
inued a long line of Philco model 60 cathedral radios, dating
back to 1933. It was one of several new cathedral models off-
ered by Philco for 1937. Significantly, the set would prove to
be the end of the line for the model 60B, and moreover, 1937
would prove to be the last year Philco manufactured any cath-
edral radio, thus ending a long line of models that had begun
in 1930 with the ubiquitous model 20. It was the end of an era.
The 37-60B is a 5 tube receiver covering the broadcast band
from 530-1720kc and the shortwave band from 2.3-7.4mc.
The tube line-up is 6A8G (LO/mixer), 6K7G (IF), 6Q7G (2nd
detector/AGC/1st AF), 6F6G (power output), 5Y4G (rectifier).
Sister model 37-61B is almost identical to the 37-60B, except
that it provides extended shortwave coverage of 5.7-18.2mc
compared with 2.3-7.4mc for the 60B. The 37-61B can be
distinguished from the 37-60B in that it employs a dual knob
tuning mechanism, comprising concentric fine and coarse
controls rather than the 60B's single knob. Other than that,
the cabinets look identical.
inued a long line of Philco model 60 cathedral radios, dating
back to 1933. It was one of several new cathedral models off-
ered by Philco for 1937. Significantly, the set would prove to
be the end of the line for the model 60B, and moreover, 1937
would prove to be the last year Philco manufactured any cath-
edral radio, thus ending a long line of models that had begun
in 1930 with the ubiquitous model 20. It was the end of an era.
The 37-60B is a 5 tube receiver covering the broadcast band
from 530-1720kc and the shortwave band from 2.3-7.4mc.
The tube line-up is 6A8G (LO/mixer), 6K7G (IF), 6Q7G (2nd
detector/AGC/1st AF), 6F6G (power output), 5Y4G (rectifier).
Sister model 37-61B is almost identical to the 37-60B, except
that it provides extended shortwave coverage of 5.7-18.2mc
compared with 2.3-7.4mc for the 60B. The 37-61B can be
distinguished from the 37-60B in that it employs a dual knob
tuning mechanism, comprising concentric fine and coarse
controls rather than the 60B's single knob. Other than that,
the cabinets look identical.
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Early in my collecting days I bought this model 37-60B from an antiques mall for a very reasonable price even though something
didn't seem quite right about it. Some time later, I discovered that the radio I had purchased had been stripped of its FAUX finish,
as shown in the lower of the two photos above right. Oh well, I thought, you live and learn. However, this story has a happy ending,
because some years later at a radio show I came across an empty case for it that was in good original condition, for just a few
bucks. I removed the electronics from the stripped case and placed it in the good one. I now have a radio in fine original condition.
didn't seem quite right about it. Some time later, I discovered that the radio I had purchased had been stripped of its FAUX finish,
as shown in the lower of the two photos above right. Oh well, I thought, you live and learn. However, this story has a happy ending,
because some years later at a radio show I came across an empty case for it that was in good original condition, for just a few
bucks. I removed the electronics from the stripped case and placed it in the good one. I now have a radio in fine original condition.
ANOTHER YEAR... And it's still the fastest-selling model in the world!
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| "Interest centers in the instrument panel... a Philco reproduction of matched burl, butt and straight grained American walnut inlaid with holly and black. The top and end panel is of rotary walnut, the base mouldings of a darker contrasting tone, and the bezel, speaker grille and knob spacing all work together to achieve a harmonious effect. Satin finish. 17" High 135/8" Wide 91/8" Deep" |
| Philco Balanced Superheterodyne Circuit with 5 Philco Self-Centering Octal Base High-Efficiency tubes Eight Tuned Circuits Pentode Audio System Two Point Tone Control. (A) Speech (B) Music Standard Philco Electro-Dynamic Speaker Wide Vision Dial. A great convenience and an aid to accurate tuning. Glowing Beam Station Finder Two Tuning Ranges cover Standard American Broadcasts... State and Municipal Police... Night and Day Aviation... Night First-Class Amateur... some American and Night Foreign Short-Wave Broadcasts. Adapted for use with the Philco High-Efficiency Aerial. The more efficient the aerial, the more efficient the set, and to get the best results from the Philco 60, the use of the Philco High-Efficiency Aerial is strongly recommended. Reduction Gear Tuning... Greater overall Selectivity... Philco Unit Construction... Automatic Volume Control |