National RQ-202S (R2-202S)

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

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  • Year
  • 1965–1967
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 328076

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Tape Recorder
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / C: 4 x 1.5 / 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.75 inch = 7 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.2 W (max.)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: National RQ-202S - Panasonic, Matsushita,
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 5.1 x 7.1 x 2.5 inch / 130 x 180 x 64 mm
  • Notes

  • National RQ-202S Tape Recorder

    A single-speed, five transistor tape recorder using 2½" reels with 200 ft tape. Small size enables it to be taken on any outing.

    Features: all.transistorised. Power output of 200 mW (maximum) ,one head for recording, playback and erasure. Push-button operation, dynamic microphone and capstan drive system with remote control switch, provision for AC adaptor.

    Specifications: power output 200 mW maximum. Recording method, AC bias; erasure method, DC erasure; tape speed, 1⅞ ips.

    Frequency response, 200~3,000 c/s (Hz). Neon recording indicator. Power source, 4 x UM·2 National batteries (6 volt). (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    See also Model RQ-202SE.

    Note: The model number as shown on the case could be mistaken for R2-202S. It is actually RQ-202S in a font style showing a stylised "Q" that could easily be mistaken for a "2". See photos.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 3 lb 5 oz (3.313 lb) / 1.504 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 52.50 AUS $
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (National Tape Recorder Service Handbook, Page 16.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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