Expert: Eileen Cronk - 8/12/2004

Question
I have a old philco shortwave battery operated radio. i cannot find it anywhere. there is some tags on the inside, 39 6796E -on the back of the speaker this # is there 36-1511-3.also there is a warning tag olso on the inside that states: WARNING-any person installing or operating this recieving set without first having obtained a license from the minister of transport of canada is liable,on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding twenty five dollars, and the said receiving set may be forfeited to his majesty by the order of the minister, for such disposition as the minister may direct. part number 7414.      i typed this word for word. chassis type- 211 code- 121

Answer
Hi Stephen
Nice to hear from you.
How interesting to own one of these old sets.
My father was very interested in this type of thing, and actually could repair many he found.
I also searched on your behalf, and could find nothing either.
My advice would be to hold on to it till you get some concrete info regarding its value..I just don't know, but if my Dad was alive, I would have your answer in minutes.
After his death, a collector purchased his entire collection for a considerable sum.
Good Luck
Eileen