In your case the 462A should be a 462U but I do not know of it's existance...
The U stands for a radio without transformer.

A dial and backing might be available at Ben Dijkmans' site: www.bendijkman.nl

Goodluck with your "special"

Hi. I have an unusual Philips 462A tube radio, which is marked as that number and letter on the chassis, but instead of a mains transformer it has a ballast resistor for the tube filaments (U series). Did Philips make variations on the 462A radio, or has it been modified in the past by someone (I wonder)? I was going to dispose of it (initially), but I decided to change my mind. It is missing its glass dial and back card, but I am sure that I can get replacements somewhere?

Could you post a few pictures and the tube line-up?

Hi Mike,

This is certainly a unusual 462A. Most likely a radioset for another market than mainland Europe. I only know the 462A with a mains transformer and E-series tubes.

A couple of photos are more than welcome.

Greetz,
Paul

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