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Philco 46-1203

Posted: Mon May 18, 2026 2:44 pm
by 1922VV111
Got this beautiful Philco 46-1203 from my mom! She found it at the same place I found the floor model Philco last month. It will need a new power cord, caps, ect, as these always do. Thanks mom!

Re: Philco 46-1203

Posted: Mon May 18, 2026 8:00 pm
by William
I have seen that model, or at least one that looks like yours, at estate stales, antique stores, or auctions. I always thought they were nice looking and if the radio plays like most Philco's it should work great.

Bill

Re: Philco 46-1203

Posted: Mon May 18, 2026 9:54 pm
by 1922VV111
William wrote: Mon May 18, 2026 8:00 pm I have seen that model, or at least one that looks like yours, at estate stales, antique stores, or auctions. I always thought they were nice looking and if the radio plays like most Philco's it should work great.

Bill
This also could be a Philco 48-1256, I need to check again.

Re: Philco 46-1203

Posted: Mon May 18, 2026 11:39 pm
by electra225
I had two 1203's. They are good performers as far as the radio goes. They use the D-10 changer, not one of Philco's best, IMHO. Easy to work on. Good luck with yours!

Re: Philco 46-1203

Posted: Tue May 19, 2026 3:26 am
by TC Chris
I've got a 46-1203. It was in my grandparents' house, parked next to a bed in the guest room where I'd sleep when visiting. I'd turn it on at night, enjoy the warm dial glow, and experience the miracle of hearing sounds coming through the air. Then it started humming. I did rescue it when we closed the house out. I should recap it. I see it has an RF amp but otherwise is unremarkable. One of those switched hi-filter tone controls.... Yeah, that changer looks like nothing special at all.

Chris Campbell