1939 Philco "Traveler"
Model 39-71
Model 39-71
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Cabinet Style: Portable Tube Count: 4 Circuit Type: Superheterdyne Power: Battery (1.5v & 90v) Bands: AM Broadcast Tubes: 1A7, 1N5, 1H5, 1C5 Speaker: Dynamic Original Cost: $29.00* *(That's over $400.00 in today's dollars!) |
As the war in Europe heats up, everyone wants to keep up with the latest news.
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Click to read The Old Radio Almanac for 1939
This is a 4 tube battery superheterodyne portable
radio. The introduction of tubes with 1 volt filaments and a built in loop
antenna allowed true portability.
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Philco was formed in 1906 as the Philadelphia Storage Battery Company, a maker of batteries and power supplies. In 1927, Philco made its first radios and from there grew to be one of the largest of all radio manufacturers.
Philco was purchased by Ford Motor Company in 1961 and became Philco-Ford. Ford sold Philco to GTE-Sylvania in 1974. Philco eventually became part of Philips Consumer Electronics Corporation , known today for their Philips Magnavox line of consumer electronics products.
Philco was formed in 1906 as the Philadelphia Storage Battery Company, a maker of batteries and power supplies. In 1927, Philco made its first radios and from there grew to be one of the largest of all radio manufacturers.
Philco was purchased by Ford Motor Company in 1961 and became Philco-Ford. Ford sold Philco to GTE-Sylvania in 1974. Philco eventually became part of Philips Consumer Electronics Corporation , known today for their Philips Magnavox line of consumer electronics products.
