Philco Model 45 Compact (45C) "Butterfly Grille" Table Radio (1934)
It tunes the standard broadcast band from
540-1720kc and the short-wave band from
4.2-13mc. The 6-tube line-up is 6A7
(mixer/osc), 39-44 (1st IF), 39-44 (2nd IF),
75 (detector/AVC & 1st AF), 42 (power
output) and 80 (rectifier). Interestingly, as
a 6-tube radio it doesn't include an RF
stage but uses a second IF stage instead.
The schematic may be found here.
540-1720kc and the short-wave band from
4.2-13mc. The 6-tube line-up is 6A7
(mixer/osc), 39-44 (1st IF), 39-44 (2nd IF),
75 (detector/AVC & 1st AF), 42 (power
output) and 80 (rectifier). Interestingly, as
a 6-tube radio it doesn't include an RF
stage but uses a second IF stage instead.
The schematic may be found here.
Philco 45C... the finest, most beautiful compact ever built.
Sometime in late 1934 Philco produced its five millionth radio and to mark the
event stores put on special promotions on purchases of 1935 radios. Here's
one such offer that included the 45C:-
"In celebration of the production of Philco's 5 millionth radio - an amazing
and unequalled record, we are making it easy for you to own a new PHILCO.
For a limited time, we will install in your own home any model you select for
an exceptionally low down payment plus especially attractive terms. Extra
liberal trade-in allowance for your present radio! Come in - see and hear the
new 1935 PHILCOS. Learn how easy it is to own one."
I had been looking for an example of this model for a while before I found this
one at the Brimfield flea market in 2002. It was complete and original though in
a pretty sorry state. I restored it to the condition shown here. The grill cloth is
not original - as to the best of my knowledge no reproduction cloth is currently
available. The original grille cloth can however be seen in the "before" photo.
event stores put on special promotions on purchases of 1935 radios. Here's
one such offer that included the 45C:-
"In celebration of the production of Philco's 5 millionth radio - an amazing
and unequalled record, we are making it easy for you to own a new PHILCO.
For a limited time, we will install in your own home any model you select for
an exceptionally low down payment plus especially attractive terms. Extra
liberal trade-in allowance for your present radio! Come in - see and hear the
new 1935 PHILCOS. Learn how easy it is to own one."
I had been looking for an example of this model for a while before I found this
one at the Brimfield flea market in 2002. It was complete and original though in
a pretty sorry state. I restored it to the condition shown here. The grill cloth is
not original - as to the best of my knowledge no reproduction cloth is currently
available. The original grille cloth can however be seen in the "before" photo.
...a powerful world-wave compact.
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The Philco 45 Compact (45C) is today a
highly collectible model that because of
the shape of its grille is popularly known
as the "butterfly". It was introduced in the
early summer of 1934 as part of Philco's
new line-up for 1935. The original sales
price was $49.95. It was described thus:-
highly collectible model that because of
the shape of its grille is popularly known
as the "butterfly". It was introduced in the
early summer of 1934 as part of Philco's
new line-up for 1935. The original sales
price was $49.95. It was described thus:-
| "a little gem with such big-set features as automatic-volume-control, tone control, electro-dynamic speaker, etc. Guaranteed foreign reception in addition to your favorite American programs" |