All Wave Transistor 8 AB-250J
Panasonic, Matsushita, National ナショナル (also tubes); Osaka
- Country
- Japan
- Manufacturer / Brand
- Panasonic, Matsushita, National ナショナル (also tubes); Osaka
- Year
- 1960/1961
- Category
- Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 254718
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- Number of Transistors
- 8
- Main principle
- Superheterodyne (common)
- Wave bands
- Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
- Power type and voltage
- Dry Batteries / C: 6 x 1.5 Volt
- Loudspeaker
- Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
- Material
- Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: All Wave Transistor 8 AB-250J - Panasonic, Matsushita,
- Shape
- Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
- Dimensions (WHD)
- 10.5 x 6.5 x 3.25 inch / 267 x 165 x 83 mm
- Notes
-
National Model AB-250J
An 8 transistor, 2 diode, 2 band portable radio incorporating a telescopic whip antenna which doubles as a carrying handle. Has duplicate control knobs on back and front of cabinet, crystal earphone terminal and external antenna wire terminal. Frequency range - medium wave: 540-1600 kC/s (kHz), short wave: 6 -18 MC/s (MHz). Operates from six 1.5V dry cells. (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)
Leather case sold as an optional extra (£5/5/- in Australia).
See also Model AB-250H.
Sold in Australia between 1960 and 1961 for £53/11/-. Batteries not included.
- Literature/Schematics (1)
- J.R. Publications Transistor Radio Service Handbook (Vol. 1, 1960, Page N20.)
- Literature/Schematics (2)
- J.R. Publications Transistor Radio Service Handbook (E Series Handbook, Page N7.)
- Literature/Schematics (3)
- Mingay's Price Service (Aug 1960 & Feb 1961.)
- Author
- Model page created by Daniel Rosha. See "Data change" for further contributors.
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