54S Early

Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA

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  • Year
  • 1934/1935
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 139455

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 Technical Specifications

  • 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 / 115 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 54S [Early] - Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Notes
  • 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.
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 35.00 $
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 3 = 1933 and before
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • Philco 1928-36 Wiring Diagrams, Parts Lists, and Essential Service Data
  • Author
  • Model page created by Thomas Albrecht. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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