National RQ-150
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
- 1964–1966
- Category
- Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 328068
- Number of Transistors
- 9
- Main principle
- Audio-Amplification
- Wave bands
- - without
- Details
- Tape Recorder
- Power type and voltage
- Batteries / addl. power jack / D: 6 x 1,5 V/ 9 Volt
- Loudspeaker
- Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 3.5 inch = 8.9 cm
- Material
- Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: National RQ-150 - Panasonic, Matsushita,
- Shape
- Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
- Dimensions (WHD)
- 12.125 x 3.125 x 9 inch / 308 x 79 x 229 mm
- Notes
-
NationaI RQ-150 Tape Recorder
A two-speed, twin-track battery operated tape recorder with nine transistors and automatic voice-operated slide-synchronisation. This National portable, fully automatic tape recorder is ideal for business, education and pleasure. Can be used for personal narration with slides or with 8 mm. film projector. Housed in a black plastic cabinet of imitation leather finish and has strap for easy carrying.
Features: this tape recorder, which has 5" reels, features an automatic voice or input signal mechanism which enables the start of recording automatically on sound input and stops shortly after the last signal. The automatic stop will stop the tape at any pre-set section. Other features are: automatic start, automatic slide-synchronisation, movie projector synchronisation, remote microphone control and PA system. Comprising nine high powered transistors, this tape recorder has an output of 700 mW. The tone control and fast forward mechanisms are comparable to larger size tape recorders.
Specifications: power source, six UM-1 National batteries (9V). Recording system, AC bias; erasure system, DC. Frequency response: 100 - 7000 C/s (Hz) at 3½ ips. 100 - 4000 C/s (Hz) at 1⅞ ips. Speaker, 3½" PM dynamic.
Accessories: dynamic microphone with remote control switch, recording tape 5", empty 5" reel, radio cord, splicing tape, sensing tape, plug for slide-synchronisation and magnetic earphone. (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)
- Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
- 6 lb 0 oz (6 lb) / 2.724 kg
- Price in first year of sale
- 82.95 AUS £
- Mentioned in
- Mingay's Price Service (Aug 1964 to Feb 1966.)
- Literature/Schematics (1)
- -- Original-techn. papers. (National Tape Recorder Service Handbook, Page 11.)
- Author
- Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.
- Other Models
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Here you find 3034 models, 2810 with images and 630 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
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