212 Radio-Phonograph Early (2x 45 tube, 60Hz)

Philco Products Ltd.; Toronto

  • Year
  • 1931/1932
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 203019

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 11
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 175 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Details
  • Changer (Record changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 212 Radio-Phonograph [Early ] - Philco Products Ltd.; Toronto
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Notes
  • Models 212 and 212A were radio-phonographs using chassis similar to radio-only models 112 and 112A and likewise had an early version using two 45 output tubes and a late version with two 47 tubes. Model 212 is for 115 VAC 50-60 Hz, and model 212A is for 25-60 Hz. The console cabinet, like those for 112, were designed by Norman Bel Geddes. The automatic record changer was supplied by Capehart.

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