City-Boy 500

Grundig (Radio-Vertrieb, RVF, Radiowerke); Fürth/Bayern

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  • Year
  • 1971–1973
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 28595
    • alternative name: Grundig Portugal || Grundig USA / Lextronix

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 11
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 460/10700 kHz
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)     10 FM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave, Short Wave plus FM or UHF.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / 110-240 / C: 4×1,5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Power out
  • 1 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: City-Boy 500 - Grundig Radio-Vertrieb, RVF,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 274 x 148 x 55 mm / 10.8 x 5.8 x 2.2 inch
  • Notes

  • Gehäuse: Dekor Nussbaum oder schwarz.

    Frequency range:

    LW 145 - 260 kHz
    MW 510 - 1620 kHz
    KW 5,65 - 16,2 MHz
    UKW 87,5 - 108 MHz

    Top, 6 function keys, including on/off and two-position tone. On the front, sliding volume control, under the dial, and tuning knob next to the dial, metal, horizontal, knurled. 

    Automatic selection of mains voltage. Earphone socket on the left side; mains socket on the right side. Access to the battery compartment  from below. 
    Speaker 8 x 13,5 cm. Ferrite 14 cm. Telescopic antenna with full retraction.
    Rigid handle, with rotation.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 1.5 kg / 3 lb 4.9 oz (3.304 lb)
  • External source of data
  • Erb

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