National All Transistor Radio-Phonograph SG-550A
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
- 1964/1965
- Category
- Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 259712
National Radio-Phonograph
- Number of Transistors
- 7
- Main principle
- Superheterodyne (common)
- Wave bands
- Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
- Details
- Record Player (not changer)
- Power type and voltage
- Batteries / addl. power jack / D: 6 x 1.5 Volt
- Loudspeaker
- Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
- Power out
- 0.6 W (max.)
- Material
- Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: National All Transistor Radio-Phonograph SG-550A - Panasonic, Matsushita,
- Shape
- Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
- Dimensions (WHD)
- 11.625 x 4.25 x 8.875 inch / 295 x 108 x 225 mm
- Notes
-
National Model SG-550 Monaural Radiogram
Handy to carry two-band three-speed fully transistorised portable radiogram with sensitive reception through seven transistors and three diodes. Housed in a smart two-colour lightweight cabinet of unbreakable high-impact styrol.
Features: smooth, quiet three-speed phono-motor, highly efficient 4" PM dynamic speaker. High sensitivity with a telescopic whip antenna as well as built-in antenna. Maximum power output 600 mW.
Specifications: frequency range, MW 525 - 1605 kC/s (kHz); SW, 3.9 - 12 MC/s (MHz). Pick-up: cap-in type ceramic. Phonomotor, three-speed rim-drive DC. Batteries: 6 x UM1 (D cells) National batteries. (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)
See also model type SG-550FL (MW/LW/FM Band reception).
- Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
- 5 lb 5 oz (5.313 lb) / 2.412 kg
- Price in first year of sale
- 47.25 AUS £
- Mentioned in
- Mingay's Price Service (Feb 1965 & Aug 1965.)
- Literature/Schematics (1)
- J.R. Publications Transistor Radio Service Handbook (Group C3, 1966, Page N131.)
- Author
- Model page created by Daniel Rosha. See "Data change" for further contributors.
- Other Models
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Here you find 3053 models, 2830 with images and 635 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
All listed radios etc. from Panasonic, Matsushita, National ナショナル (also tubes); Osaka
Collections
The model National All Transistor Radio-Phonograph is part of the collections of the following members.