Prinzsound Stereo Module SM8
Prinzsound (brand)
- Country
- Great Britain (UK)
- Manufacturer / Brand
- Prinzsound (brand)
- Year
- 1970 ?
- Category
- Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 344051
- Number of Transistors
- 25
- Semiconductors
- Main principle
- Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455/10700 kHz
- Tuned circuits
- 5 AM circuit(s) 8 FM circuit(s)
- Wave bands
- Broadcast (BC) and FM or UHF.
- Details
- Cassette-Recorder or -Player
- Power type and voltage
- Line / Storage batteries (perhaps also batteries) / D:8 x 1.5, 12, 240 Volt
- Loudspeaker
- 2 Loudspeakers / Ø 3.9 inch = 9.9 cm
- Power out
- 5 W (unknown quality)
- Material
- Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: Prinzsound Stereo Module SM8 - Prinzsound brand
- Shape
- Miscellaneous shapes - described under notes.
- Dimensions (WHD)
- 285 x 300 x 285 mm / 11.2 x 11.8 x 11.2 inch
- Notes
-
A UK version of the Weltron 2001, (sold in the US). This model was marketed in the UK by Dixons, Prinzsound being the trade name for its products.
It is a spherical unit with AM and FM Multiplex radio plus an 8 Track stereo player. They were mainly available in white but also orange. Nick-named the "Spaceball" or "Space Helmet"
Volume, balance, and tone were controlled by sliders. Radio tuning is by rotating a knob and AM, FM, or 8-track is selected by rotating a three-position knob. On/off via a chrome push button. FM stereo indicator neon light was also present.
Contained 25 transistors and 13 diodes.
Powered by AC 240V, DC 12 v from 8 D Cells, or 12V from a car battery.
The product was made in Japan, designated 715
- Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
- 6.4 kg / 14 lb 1.6 oz (14.097 lb)
- Author
- Model page created by Nicholas Swift. See "Data change" for further contributors.
- Other Models
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Here you find 15 models, 12 with images and 0 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
All listed radios etc. from Prinzsound (brand)
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