54C Middle
Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA
- Country
- United States of America (USA)
- Manufacturer / Brand
- Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA
- Year
- 1933/1934
- Category
- Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 103657
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- Number of Tubes
- 5
- Main principle
- Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 460 kHz
- Wave bands
- Broadcast (MW), Police, sometimes also early TV (75-200m).
- Power type and voltage
- AC/DC-set / 110 Volt
- Loudspeaker
- Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 14 cm = 5.5 inch
- Material
- Wooden case
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: 54C [Middle] - Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt
- Shape
- Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
- Dimensions (WHD)
- 305 x 230 x 140 mm / 12 x 9.1 x 5.5 inch
- Notes
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The model 54 series are compact upright table radios, referred to as "pee-wee" or "cigar box" designs because of their compactness. The 54C early version (1933) has a wood front with vertical bars through the speaker opening. The 54C middle version (1934) is similar to the early version, but has a photofinish front with faux inlay and burl patterns. The 54C late version (1935) has a wood front with a "wave" pattern at the top of the speaker opening. The 54S early version (1934-35) has the front appearance of an "owl". The 54S late version (1935) has a spoked arch speaker opening. All versions have 2 bands and lighted dial.
- Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
- 5.5 kg / 12 lb 1.8 oz (12.115 lb)
- Price in first year of sale
- 25.00 $
- Circuit diagram reference
- Rider's Perpetual, Volume 3 = 1933 and before
- Mentioned in
- Philco Radio 1928-1942
- Literature/Schematics (1)
- Philco 1928-36 Wiring Diagrams, Parts Lists, and Essential Service Data
- Literature/Schematics (2)
- Machine Age to Jet Age II (page 211.)
- Literature/Schematics (3)
- Philco Folder for 1933/34.
- Literature/Schematics (4)
- Spiegel Catalogs (Aircastle) (Spring/Summer 1934, No. 137, page 178.)
- Other Models
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Here you find 4041 models, 2218 with images and 3690 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
All listed radios etc. from Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA
Collections
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Forum contributions about this model: Philco, Philadelphia: 54C
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I believe the photograph listed under Philco 54C is actually a 59C. The 54C I believe has a hole top middle.
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James Hochstetler, 01.Nov.22