Philips EL3302A/15P - Different Colour Logo Badges - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

camtechman · 3rd Oct 2016, 4:20 pm

I finally gave in and bought one of the later models of the EL33XX series, the EL3302A/15P, to add to my collection.

Then, not long after, another one came up for sale at a very low price, ideal for spares but I noticed something about it that seemed different...the Logo badge was Reddish/Brown and not the normal Black.

Both are models: EL3302A/15P, with Factory Codes WT 03 (Made in Austria).

The black badged having Date Code:336 (1973 Week 36), S/No: 411974.
Whereas,the reddish/brown badged having Date Code:440 (1974 Week 44), S/No:191855.

Anyone come across this reddish/brown badged one before and know of a reason why?

Pics below:

Maarten · 4th Oct 2016, 9:50 pm

Could have something to do with the production date (week 40 of 1974 seems quite late for this model).

One of the Spanish made EL3302B/76P examples found in http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/philips..._el_3302b.html has a production date of week 1, 1974 and also a red badge.

camtechman · 5th Oct 2016, 7:21 pm

Maarten, thanks for that information.

brenellic2000 · 6th Oct 2016, 10:25 am

Could simply be a remarketing excerise... the BBC paid thousands the have their logo updated - not that any could tell the difference at first glance!

sp10mk11 · 7th Oct 2016, 3:35 pm

Can I ask why some EL3302 machines have clear cassette housing lids and some black
Gary

3rd Oct 2016, 4:20 pm	#1
camtechman Nonode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks. UK. Posts: 2,552	Philips EL3302A/15P - Different Colour Logo Badges I finally gave in and bought one of the later models of the EL33XX series, the EL3302A/15P, to add to my collection. Then, not long after, another one came up for sale at a very low price, ideal for spares but I noticed something about it that seemed different...the Logo badge was Reddish/Brown and not the normal Black. Both are models: EL3302A/15P, with Factory Codes WT 03 (Made in Austria). The black badged having Date Code:336 (1973 Week 36), S/No: 411974. Whereas,the reddish/brown badged having Date Code:440 (1974 Week 44), S/No:191855. Anyone come across this reddish/brown badged one before and know of a reason why? Pics below: Attached Thumbnails __________________ When I die, please don't let my Wife sell my collection for the amount I told her I paid for it!

4th Oct 2016, 9:50 pm	#2
Maarten Dekatron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haarlem, Netherlands Posts: 4,199	Re: Philips EL3302A/15P - Different Colour Logo Badges Could have something to do with the production date (week 40 of 1974 seems quite late for this model). One of the Spanish made EL3302B/76P examples found in http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/philips..._el_3302b.html has a production date of week 1, 1974 and also a red badge.

5th Oct 2016, 7:21 pm	#3
camtechman Nonode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks. UK. Posts: 2,552	Re: Philips EL3302A/15P - Different Colour Logo Badges Maarten, thanks for that information. __________________ When I die, please don't let my Wife sell my collection for the amount I told her I paid for it!

6th Oct 2016, 10:25 am	#4
brenellic2000 Octode Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rye, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 1,647	Re: Philips EL3302A/15P - Different Colour Logo Badges Could simply be a remarketing excerise... the BBC paid thousands the have their logo updated - not that any could tell the difference at first glance!

7th Oct 2016, 3:35 pm	#5
sp10mk11 Octode Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 1,275	Re: Philips EL3302A/15P - Different Colour Logo Badges Can I ask why some EL3302 machines have clear cassette housing lids and some black Gary