Transistorized Tape Recorder RQ-112

Panasonic, Matsushita, National ナショナル (also tubes); Osaka

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  • Year
  • 1961–1963
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 90529

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Tape Recorder
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / AA: 12 x 1,5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.5 inch = 6.4 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.1 W (max.)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Transistorized Tape Recorder RQ-112 - Panasonic, Matsushita,
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 6.875 x 1.75 x 6.5 inch / 175 x 44 x 165 mm
  • Notes

  • National RQ112 Tape Recorder

    Fully transistorised two-speed tape recorder which operates on 12 x 1.5V (6 for motor & 6 for amplifier) penlight dry cells. One lever control and recording level indicator.

    Two tape speeds are available by changing capstan diameter. Tape speeds: 3¾ ips - 2 x 15 min. playing time, 1⅞ ips - 2 x 30 min. playing time. Rewinds in less than than three minutes. Frequency response 5,000 C/s (hz).

    Complete with 1 x 3" tape, 1 x 3" empty spool, one crystal microphone, one earphone, one connector cable, one reel splicing tape and leather case.

    Optional extras: RF-961 telephone pick-up, RF-921 foot switch, RF-931 AC adaptor to 230-240V., RT-30 silver tape 300 ft 3" reel.

    This model sold in Australia between 1961 & 1963 for £75/12/-.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 3 lb 8 oz (3.5 lb) / 1.589 kg
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (National Tape Recorder Service Handbook Page 5.)
  • Literature/Schematics (2)
  • JR Tape Recorder Handbook, Page N4.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Peter Lokowand. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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