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1959 Philips L1X75T/82X Fanette

Micro-table / coat pocket radio, thermoplastic cabinet
6 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 1 3/8 inches / 168 x 89 x 35 mm
MW, seven transistors (Philips, OC44, 2x OC45, 2x OC71, 2x OC72)
Superheterodyne circuit, hand-wired chassis
Four 1.5v AA cells
Manufactured by Philips Corp., Holland

A fairly uncommon blue cabinet version of the L1X75T series — note also the gold-colored dial elements. The MW dial is calibrated both in meters and kHz. The chassis is hand-wired on a phenolic board.

Two OC71 transistors (T5 P4 black Euros) are mounted on the underside of the circuit board, and two OC72 transistors (U3 M2 aluminum cans) and three black Euro transistors — OC44 (Z2ZD), 2x OC45 (R2 LD) — are mounted on the top side of the circuit board.


Philips L1X75T/82X

1959 Philips L1X75T/82X Fanette


Philips L1X75T/82X

1959 Philips L1X75T/82X Fanette


Philips L1X75T/82X

inside back cover

Philips L1X75T/82X

chassis underside — click on the photo for a larger image

Philips L1X75T/82X

chassis — click on the photo for a larger image

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