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1939 Philco "Traveler"
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!)
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As the war in Europe heats up, everyone wants to keep up with the latest news.

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About The Radio

_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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About The Company

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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.

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