Philco Model 38-9K Console Radio (1938)
Nice two band, 6-tube floor model from 1938. It uses the same chassis as the 38-9T table model and a
similar chassis to models 38-7 and 38-8. Tube usage is:- 6A8G (mixer/LO), 6K7G (IF amp), 6J5G (2nd
Detector/AVC), 6K5G (1st AF amp), 6F6G (power output), 5Y4G (rectifier). Frequency coverage is from
530-1720kc (standard broadcast) and 5.7-18.2mc (shortwave).
The model photographed was purchased from an antiques wholesaler and is entirely original. It features
a high-gloss cabinet with multiple inlaid veneers. The dial on this this model is almost 5.5" in diameter
compared with 4.25" for the model 38-9T table model.
similar chassis to models 38-7 and 38-8. Tube usage is:- 6A8G (mixer/LO), 6K7G (IF amp), 6J5G (2nd
Detector/AVC), 6K5G (1st AF amp), 6F6G (power output), 5Y4G (rectifier). Frequency coverage is from
530-1720kc (standard broadcast) and 5.7-18.2mc (shortwave).
The model photographed was purchased from an antiques wholesaler and is entirely original. It features
a high-gloss cabinet with multiple inlaid veneers. The dial on this this model is almost 5.5" in diameter
compared with 4.25" for the model 38-9T table model.
I'm not certain as to the function of the cardboard insert in the base of the cabinet. Perhaps it served an
acoustic purpose or may have been part of the original shipping material. It appears the radio came with
a back, as evidenced by the rear screws. It is now missing. The tube shield for the tube in the rear center
was found sleeved over the electrolytic can at the front left of the chassis! I had meant to place it over the
tube prior to taking the photo.
acoustic purpose or may have been part of the original shipping material. It appears the radio came with
a back, as evidenced by the rear screws. It is now missing. The tube shield for the tube in the rear center
was found sleeved over the electrolytic can at the front left of the chassis! I had meant to place it over the
tube prior to taking the photo.
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