National RQ-153S

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

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  • Year
  • 1966–1969
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 316837

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Tape Recorder
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / D: 4 x 1.5 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-153S - Panasonic, Matsushita,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 11.25 x 3 x 10 inch / 286 x 76 x 254 mm
  • Notes

  • National Model RQ-153S Tape Recorder

    A lightweight, portable, all-transistor, two-speed, two-track battery operated tape recorder with carrying handle.

    Features: both rewind and fast forward as well as complete push-button operation. Exclusive "Voice Matic", three stage recording selector switch allows automatic sound monitor or ordinary recording.

    Recording level and battery consumption check meter plus three digit tape counter; 5" reels give three hours recording at 1⅞ ips. Jacks for external speaker, auxiliary input and A.C. adaptor. Microphone features remote control switch.

    Specifications: six transistors. Speeds, 3¾ and 1⅞ ips. Frequency response, 100-7000 cps (Hz) at 3¾ ips and 100-4000 cps (Hz) at 1⅞ ips. Power source, 4 x UM-1 National batteries. Recording system A.C. bias.

    Accessories: 5" recording tape, empty reel, radio cord, splicing tape, microphone and stand, 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
  • 99.50 AUS $
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (National Tape Recorder Service Handbook, Page 14.)
  • Literature/Schematics (2)
  • J.R. Tape Recorder Handbook, Page N11.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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