X641 Farm Radio

Admiral (brand) Continental Radio & Television Co.; Chicago, IL

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  • Year
  • 1935/1936
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 35996
    • alternative name: Continental Radio & TV

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 456 kHz
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Short Wave(s) and Police.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage Battery for all (e.g. for car radios and amateur radios) / 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: X641 Farm Radio - Admiral brand Continental
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Tombstone = decorative upright, not cathedral but can have rounded edges.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 13 x 14.5 x 8.5 inch / 330 x 368 x 216 mm
  • Notes
  • The Admiral Farm Radio model X641 table model uses the same chassis as the model X718 floor model. They have a tubular synchronous rectifier-vibrator unit for +B from "Utah". Reception is broadcast 175 to 565 m, short wave 52 to 174 and 17 to 51 m. New type dual illuminated rectangular, calibrated airplane dial. The front panel is of choice figured butt walnut with genuine marquetry inlay, top of panel, grained dark walnut with walnut overlay over top and front. Total drain is 1.25 amperes.
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 19.5 lb (19 lb 8 oz) / 8.853 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 44.50 $
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 7 = 1936 and before

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