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 elaborate walnut cabinet
(38-12T)*. By early 1938 it was being offered in ivory
painted bakelite, walnut bakelite and ivory plaskon too.
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 elaborate walnut cabinet
(38-12T)*. By early 1938 it was being offered in ivory
painted bakelite, walnut bakelite and ivory plaskon too.
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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 |
The 38-12 was a 5 tube AC superhet having tube complement:- 6A7 (mixer/LO), 78 (IF amp), 75 (2nd detector/AVC/1st AF), 41 (AF power
pentode) and 84 (rectifier). Frequency coverage was 540-1720kc (standard broadcast & lower police band). Schematic.
pentode) and 84 (rectifier). Frequency coverage was 540-1720kc (standard broadcast & lower police band). Schematic.
*Photo links courtesy of Philcoradio.com