Globe Spanner 12-1432 (Japan 604)

Radio Shack (Tandy, Realistic, Micronta); USA

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  • Year
  • 1968 ??
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 356078

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 15
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Short Wave(s) and Police.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / C: 4 x 1.5 / 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Globe Spanner 12-1432 - Radio Shack Tandy, Realistic,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 267 x 215 x 89 mm / 10.5 x 8.5 x 3.5 inch
  • Notes

  • On the front: tuning knob, with fine tuning knob inside, and on the top right operating range little window; knobs for AFC on/off, tone, volume. Right side, 4 waveband selector; left side, earphone socket and for external power supply. 
    On the back, access to the battery compartment.
    On the top, telescopic antenna, retractable inside, 8 sections, 77 cm and rigid handle, without excursion.
    Ferrite 16 cm. Speaker with the following indications: AS-037, 1W - 8 Ω 

    Note:  The 1969 and 1970 Radio Shack catalogs show a very similar radio using the same model number (12-1432).  The differences are that the catalog model has 12 transistors, multi-colored dial, and is called a "Traveler".  The "Globe Spanner" model show here may have been an earlier version with limited production.  

    Made in Japan 604

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 1.8 kg / 3 lb 15.4 oz (3.965 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Felice Nicolini. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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