116B (1933)

Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA

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  • Year
  • 1933 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 191209

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 11
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 460 kHz
  • Tuned circuits
  • 10 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave and more than two Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 10.5 inch = 26.7 cm
  • Power out
  • 10 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 116B - Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Tombstone = decorative upright, not cathedral but can have rounded edges.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 418 x 597 x 314 mm / 16.5 x 23.5 x 12.4 inch
  • Notes
  • The Philco model 116 series is a follow-on to its model 16 series. The 116 chassis has 11 tubes, a shadow meter (tuning aid), and five bands (LW, BC, and 3 SW bands: 1.5-4.1, 4.1-10.0, and 9.7-22.5 MHz).

    There are four distinct models with different cabinet styles. The early version (1935) of 116B is a shouldered tombstone with a 10.5 inch speaker; the late version (1936) is a simpler rectangular tombstone with an 8 inch speaker. Both versions of 116B use a code 121 chassis with type 42 output tubes and 10 watts output.

    Model 116X (1935-36) is a floor type console which includes two passive radiators (Philco called them "acoustic clarifiers") in addition to the driven speaker, and used a code 122 chassis with type 6A3 output tubes and 15 watts output.

    Model 116PX is a radio-phonograph using the code 122 chassis. The cabinet is similar to that of 116X, but somewhat taller to make room for the phonograph under the top lid.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Ernst Erb. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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