• Year
  • 1969–1972
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 183303

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 8
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.5 inch = 6.4 cm
  • Material
  • Bakelite or Plastics (type unknown)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Nivico 8A-260E - JVC - Victor Company of Japan,
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 6.75 x 3.5625 x 1.75 inch / 171 x 90 x 44 mm
  • Notes
  • Nivico Model 8A-260E

    An 8-transistor MW/SW portable radio. Housed in attractive high-impact styrole cabinet. Finished in black with brushed silver trim.

    Features: ferrite core antenna and rod antenna; 2½" PM speaker; large dial scale; visible volume indicator permits easy volume adjusting.

    • Sold in Australia between 1969 & 1972 for $55.
    • Batteries 4 x 1.5V AA cells.
    • Weight includes batteries.
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 1.1 lb (1 lb 1.6 oz) / 0.499 kg
  • Author
  • Model page created by Reg Gauci. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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