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Philco AM FM Table radio circa early 60's?

Ron Ramirez
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07-24-2023, 06:48 PM

...or just take a look through the Philco Gallery right here on this site. Icon_rolleyes

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https://philcoradio.com/gallery2/

Retroroy, based on your description, it sounds like you are describing a model G978, a 1959 model.

https://philcoradio.com/gallery2/1959a/#Model_G978

Unfortunately, the Gallery does not have a color photo of this model. (Neither, for that matter, does Radiomuseeeeeeum.) A few color photos of this model may be found online through some diligent searching. Here's a link or two...

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/p...-118309528
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/p...1978147412

Some observations:

The G978 had four knobs, not five. And it did not have FM Stereo (this did not become common until after the FCC approved the GE-Zenith FM multiplex system in 1961). This is the only radio Philco made, that I am currently aware of, which had a top-facing dial with split AM and FM dial markings.

Hope this helps.

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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN

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Philco AM FM Table radio circa early 60's? - by retroroy - 07-24-2023, 08:25 AM

RE: Philco AM FM Table radio circa early 60's? - by DaleHCook - 07-24-2023, 08:53 AM

RE: Philco AM FM Table radio circa early 60's? - by JimSirt - 07-24-2023, 06:31 PM

RE: Philco AM FM Table radio circa early 60's? - by Ron Ramirez - 07-24-2023, 06:48 PM

RE: Philco AM FM Table radio circa early 60's? - by retroroy - 07-25-2023, 02:10 AM

RE: Philco AM FM Table radio circa early 60's? - by retroroy - 07-25-2023, 03:37 AM

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