Philips

Welcome to my Philips radio collection.

This page is a repository for all of the Philips radios and accessories in my collection – it’s currently a work-in-progress, and I’ll continue to add things as and when I have the time.

1956 Philips 353A

TypeVacuum Tube
Release dateJanuary 1956
DiscontinuedDecember 1956
PrincipleSuperheterodyne
Tube Count7
Tuned Circuits6 AM circuit(s), 8 FM circuit(s)

The Philips Electrical model 353A is a table-top AM/FM vacuum tube radio from 1956, featuring a Bakelite case and seven tubes.

1954 Philips 342A “Music Maid”

TypeVacuum Tube
Release dateFebruary 1954
DiscontinuedMarch 1955
PrincipleSuperheterodyne
Tube Count5
Tuned Circuits6 AM circuit(s)

The Philips 342A “Music Maid” is a table-top AM-only alarm clock radio, featuring a Bakelite case and four pre-set selectable stations (L = LW 1250-1800m, 1 = MW 188-343m, 2 = MW 245-435m, 3 = MW 310-550m).

1974 Philips 90 RL047

TypeTransistor
Release dateJanuary 1974
DiscontinuedDecember 1976
PrincipleSuperheterodyne
Transistor Count6
Tuned Circuits1 AM circuit(s)

The Philips model RL047 is a battery-powered portable AM (medium wave only) transistor radio from 1974, featuring a plastic case and six transistors.

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