Viking 50-79W

Eaton Co. Ltd., The T. (Viking); Toronto

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  • Year
  • 1949/1950 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 275816

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Details
  • Changer (Record changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 60 cycles, 115-120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 10 inch = 25.4 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.7 W (1 W max.)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Viking 50-79W - Eaton Co. Ltd., The T. Viking;
  • Shape
  • Console with any shape - in general
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 32 x 28 x 14 inch / 813 x 711 x 356 mm
  • Notes

  • The Eaton Viking 50-79W is an AC operated 5 tube combination BC band receiver and phonograph with automatic record changer.  The BC band frequency tuning range is 535 to 1650kHz. Uses Webster-Chicago model 346 automatic 3 speed record changer that operates at 33 1/3, 45 or 78 rpm speeds and plays up to 1" stack of 10" or 12" records.

    The following models use the same schematic, chassis and record changer except have different cabinets:

    Model Cabinet
    50-79M Mahogany
    50-79W Walnut

     

  • External source of data
  • Information courtesy of guest Alvin Hughes
  • Author
  • Model page created by John Kusching. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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