2T81 "Somervell" Ch= KCS46 & Ch= RC1090

RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY)

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  • Year
  • 1949/1950
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  • Category
  • Television- and Radio Receiver, perh. also + Rec. etc. (TV Radio)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 231261
    • alternative name: RCA Manufacturing || Victor Talking Machine

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 26
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage
  • Wave bands
  • Wave Bands given in the notes.
  • Details
  • Changer (Record changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 60 cycles, 115 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 12 inch = 30.5 cm
  • Power out
  • 6 W (max.)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 2T81 "Somervell" Ch= KCS46 & Ch= RC1090 - RCA RCA Victor Co. Inc.; New
  • Shape
  • Console with any shape - in general
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 33.75 x 34.25 x 23.375 inch / 857 x 870 x 594 mm
  • Notes

  • The RCA 2T81 is an AC operated 26 tube combination BC band radio, phonograph and 12" b/w TV with US standard VHF tuner channels 2 thru 13. Equipped with picture tube 12LP4.  Cabinet color is Walnut, Mahogany or Limed Oak. Has both a 45 RPM record changer and a 33 1/3, 78 RPM record changer.  The 45 RPM record changer used is model RP-168 or RP190, which holds up to ten 7 inch fine groove records(RP-168) or holds up to twelve 7 inch fine groove records(RP-190).  The 33 1/3, 78 RPM record changer used in this model is 960282, which holds up to ten 12 inch or twelve 10 inch records.

    The BC band frequency range is 540 to 1600kHz.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 148 lb (148 lb 0 oz) / 67.192 kg
  • Author
  • Model page created by John Kusching. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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