160

General Electric Co. (GE); Bridgeport CT, Syracuse NY

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  • Year
  • 1948 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 18645
    • Brand: Musaphonic

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / Either AC: 50 to 60Hz, 105 to 125V or Batteries: 2.1 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5.25 inch = 13.3 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.17 W (0.21 W max.)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 160 - General Electric Co. GE;
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12.8 x 10.1 x 5.8 inch / 325 x 257 x 147 mm
  • Notes

  • The General Electric 160 is a 5 tube AC/Battery operated portable BC band receiver.  The BC band frequency tuning range is 540 to 1600kHz.  Has RF stage and built-in loop antenna. Also has vibrator circuit that generates B+ voltage. Battery used is Willard 2V No. 25-2 rechargable type or equivalent. Receiver has built-in battery charger.  Bias cell used in output tube grid circuit. Plastic cabinet color is Maroon.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 7.7 kg / 16 lb 15.4 oz (16.96 lb)
  • External source of data
  • E. Erb 3-907007-36-0
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 19 = 1949 and before
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • Die «Thali Schemasammlung» führt das Modell.

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