Philco 37-61EZ Code 121 Tombstone

Dominion Radio & Electrical Corp. Ltd (Dreco), Philco; Auckland

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  • Year
  • 1937
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 347773

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 470 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50-60Hz: 230 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
  • Power out
  • 3 W (undistorted)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Philco 37-61EZ Code 121 [Tombstone] - Dominion Radio & Electrical
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Tombstone = decorative upright, not cathedral but can have rounded edges.
  • Notes

  • The Philco model 37-61 series uses a 5-tube 2-band (BC and 5.7-18.2 MHz) chassis similar to that for the 37-60 series. The 37-61 chassis covers a different SW range than the 37-60, and has 2-speed tuning with concentric knobs, another feature not found on the 37-60.

    There are four specific models in the series with different cabinet styles. The early version of 37-61B is a cathedral with an arch-shaped profile. The late version of 37-61B is a rectangular tombstone.

    The early version of model 37-61F is a floor-type console with a tulip pattern for the speaker opening. The late version of 37-61F has a large rectangular speaker grill with three vertical bars in front of the speaker.

    Possibly a New Zealand specific model given the model suffix EZ and 230V (see model label). Also the cabinet differs from the US model and was probably made by G. C. Goode & Co. Auckland, New Zealand. 

    Marketed throughout New Zealand by distributor Charles Begg & Co. Ltd.

    Made in the USA. See also US domestic version 37-61B.

  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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