D. X. Type 58 DX58 metal case

Federal Radio Corp. / Federal Telephone & Telegraph Co.; Buffalo, NY

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  • Year
  • 1922–1925
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 40312
    • alternative name: Federal Recorder || Federal Tel. & Radio || Federal T&T
    • Brand: Orthosonic / Ortho-Sonic

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • TRF without regeneration; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 2 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / 3 x 22.5 & 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: D. X. Type 58 DX58 [metal case] - Federal Radio Corp. / Federal
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Box - most often with Lid (NOT slant panel).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 17.5 x 9.75 x 8.5 inch / 445 x 248 x 216 mm
  • Notes

  • One dial (primary tuning control knob).
    The DX58 utilized one stage of RF amplification, a detector and two stages of AF amplification.

    Price is for 1922. In 1925 it was raised to 123.00 .

    There isw also the identical radio in a wooden case.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 116.00 $
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Literature/Schematics (2)
  • Radio Digest Illustrated, 1923 Jan. 20, p. 7

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