Philco radio model 37-630 with shadowmeter

Playing a restored Philco 37-630 table radio. Radio is from 1937, 6 tube set with a tuned RF section. Very sensitive and selective. Uses a Shadow Meter as a tuning aid. Around 1/pm Detroit MI

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[RICHARDDAVISMCLEOD]

Is this shadow eye on Philco comparable to the green eye RCA and Zenith used? Thanks, Rich

[weiwdxnw3nywyxrc98]

The "eye tube" is a cathode ray tube. The shadow meter (sometimes called a shadow graph) is an electro-mechanical operated vane, which shadows against a standard lamp/bulb. Operation is the same, showing a more narrow pattern as a station is tuned to it's center frequency.

[CreativeCritisizm]

Was Philco originally a division of Ford or was it later only used by Ford ?

[weiwdxnw3nywyxrc98]

Philco was bought by Ford in the early 60s. It was originally an independent company since the 1920s.

[cementhead6]

hello..i have a philco model 37-624 i would think very simular,all it has is battery clips for power but could be restored ,its in pretty good shape for the age..what should i be looking for for a power source

[reistadbp]

I am also a lucky owner of a restored Philco 37-630. It gets good reception, especially at night. Your video prompted me to fire it up. Your's is the only other working shadow meter I've seen so far. This radio remains one of my favorites.

[RICHARDDAVISMCLEOD]

Thanks for the information. I have a newer Philco Console Record Player AM/FM combo unit. On the Chassis is stamped C-1758, and also RUN-5. On a smaller attached Chassis is stamped PA1. The cabinet appears to be what I would call Chinese modern style with a lucite push button on the front that you push to turn the whole console either on or off. Do you have any information about this unit? It was my aunt's and I eventually would like to get it completely playing again. Thanks Rich

[skitch88]

some of the songs sound like they fit with the olde radio

[marc1178]

Just curious - Which County was that in.

[W2QYVkz789]

"A magic eye" is a special vacuum radio tube for "see" the wafe reception.

[PupuTheClown]

,,it looks like the extra window on the top is a fine tuning light acting as a magic eye, I wonder how they work ?, my Philco aint got one,,lol