Philco 41-255 Review

It is a substantial "table model," measuring approximately 19.4 inches wide, 10.8 inches high, and 13.9 inches deep. Technical Specifications

This is a thoughtful request. The is a classic 1941 American "consol" radio (tabletop with a built-in loop antenna). It has no modern "features" in the digital sense, but a helpful feature you can add or restore is a grounded, isolated auxiliary input (3.5mm or Bluetooth) . philco 41-255

Philco marketed the 41-255 as a "High-Fidelity" console for the family living room. It offered shortwave bands at a time when Americans were intensely curious about news from Europe and the Pacific. Owning a 41-255 in 1941 meant you were technologically current—just before technology froze for four years. It is a substantial "table model," measuring approximately

The Philco 41-255 is a five-tube, superheterodyne radio that operates on the AM (amplitude modulation) band. Its compact design, measuring 12 inches wide, 7 inches deep, and 6 inches tall, made it an ideal addition to any home or office. The radio's cabinet is constructed from high-quality walnut wood, adorned with a beautiful chrome grille and a classic Philco logo. It has no modern "features" in the digital

The 1941 model year was a turning point. By December 1941, Philco would convert its factories to war production. The was designed and sold during the final months of peacetime America. It was built to impress: large, furniture-grade wood cabinets provided a sense of security and luxury during the tail end of the Great Depression.

: It covers standard AM (Broadcast) , Police , and Shortwave bands (2.3–7.0 MHz and 9.0–12.0 MHz).

Here's a quick video showing a restoration I completed a couple of years ago along with a live demonstration of the radio playing. Lewis Reyna