Philco Early Model 59 Compact (59C) Table (Mantel) Radio (1934)
This is the first version of Philco's model 59
compact (59C), introduced in the early summer of
1934 as one of 49 new models for the 1935 sales
season. The initial selling price was $25 complete
($26.50 West of the Rockies). Don't be fooled by
the impression of a cabinet using exotic veneers
and inlays however, as it in fact uses photo-finish,
consistent with it being positioned as an entry-level
set in the season's line up! The later style of this
set can be viewed here.
It's a four-tube ac-powered super-het covering
standard broadcast from 540-1720kc. The tube
line-up is 77 (mixer/LO), 77 (2nd detector), 42 (AF
output) and 80 rectifier. The set has neither AVC
nor an IF stage but regeneration is employed in the
second detector, controlled using a pot at the rear
of the cabinet. The schematic may be found here,
courtesy of NostalgiaAir.
A comparison of the schematic for this radio with
that of Philco's model 84B reveals that the 59C is
basically a re-packaged, miniaturized 84B.
compact (59C), introduced in the early summer of
1934 as one of 49 new models for the 1935 sales
season. The initial selling price was $25 complete
($26.50 West of the Rockies). Don't be fooled by
the impression of a cabinet using exotic veneers
and inlays however, as it in fact uses photo-finish,
consistent with it being positioned as an entry-level
set in the season's line up! The later style of this
set can be viewed here.
It's a four-tube ac-powered super-het covering
standard broadcast from 540-1720kc. The tube
line-up is 77 (mixer/LO), 77 (2nd detector), 42 (AF
output) and 80 rectifier. The set has neither AVC
nor an IF stage but regeneration is employed in the
second detector, controlled using a pot at the rear
of the cabinet. The schematic may be found here,
courtesy of NostalgiaAir.
A comparison of the schematic for this radio with
that of Philco's model 84B reveals that the 59C is
basically a re-packaged, miniaturized 84B.
Philco 59C .. marvelous new compact set that's ideal for home or office.
Big-set features give performance and tone far greater than its size indicates.
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