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Philco's service offering free radio program guides for better appreciation of radio programs.
Details audio quality aspects like high fidelity system, acoustic clarifiers, and sounding board.
Describes the 15-watt system for extended musical range and appreciation.
Explains how they eliminate boom for clear tone.
Details how the board projects sound to ear-level for clarity.
Adjusts reception for different program types and stations.
Exclusive tubes providing mellowness for high fidelity tone.
Covers electrical aspects like balanced circuit and non-radiating design.
Scientific balancing for enhanced all-wave performance.
Filter prevents interference with nearby sets.
Combines tubes for power and selectivity, superior to more tubes.
Rejects power line noises from the radio.
Details broadcast band coverage, wave band indicator, and tuning controls.
Lists supported bands: weather, standard, police, amateur, aircraft, ship, and short-wave.
Shows the current wave band in use via a control position.
Counteracts fading and blasting of stations.
Offers spaced station settings for easier, precise tuning.
Features fast and slow speeds for tuning.
Amplifies signals while rejecting noise.
Synchronizes aerial for maximum reception on each band.
Step-by-step guide to turn on and warm up the radio.
How to use the wave band indicator to choose reception bands.
Guidance on tuning American broadcast stations.
How to use the tuning screen for optimal tone.
Instructions for tuning specific non-broadcast bands.
Guide to tuning short-wave stations by band and time.
How to tune in government weather reports.
How to use program control for different station types.
Information on time differences affecting short-wave listening.
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