8 Transistor 6508 (Revised) (Japan 704)

Channel Master Corp.; USA

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  • Year
  • 1963 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 153951

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 8
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 1 x 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.25 inch = 5.7 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.2 W (max.)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 8 Transistor 6508 - Channel Master Corp.; USA
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 2.5 x 4 x 1.5 inch / 64 x 102 x 38 mm
  • Notes

  • Channel Master 6 transistor, model 6508 (Original);
    Black or maroon color, sold with accessories: Carrying case and strap, earphone with leather pouch, US$ 19.95

    Channel Master 8 transistor, model 6508 (Revised) was a second version of an earlier 6508 model manufactured in 1961-1962.  The 6508 (Revised) is also distinguished by not having Civil Defense marks on the station dial.

    Made in Japan 704

  • Source of data
  • -- Original prospect or advert
  • Author
  • Model page created by a member from A. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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