T-158A

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

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  • Year
  • 1962–1964
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 145440
    • Brand: Musaphonic

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • 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
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50 to 60 cycles, 105 to 120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 6 inch = 15.2 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: T-158A - General Electric Co. GE;
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 15 x 8 x 6 inch / 381 x 203 x 152 mm
  • Notes

  • The General Electric T-158A is an AC operated 6 tube BC band receiver.  BC band range is 540 to 1600kHz.  Has built-in loopstick antenna and two position tone control. Cabinet is wood grain finish on plastic.

    The following models share the same schematic but have different cabinets and/or cabinet colors. These models are listed in the GE Radio Service Guides, with the latest year of production listed from each Guide.

    Model GE Radio Service Guide Volume II (1957 - 1959) GE Radio Service Guide Volume III (1946 - 1961) GE Radio Service Guide Volume IV (1961 - 1963) GE Radio Service Guide Volume V (1963 - 1965)
    T155A 1959 1961 1962 1964
    T155B - - - 1964
    T156A 1959 1961 1962 1964
    T157A - - 1962 1964
    T158A - - 1962 1964
    T159A - - - 1964

    In each of the GE Radio Service Guides, the schematics list a 4" speaker, but the parts list has a 6" speaker listed.

  • 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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