8-X-51J "The Cole" Ch= RC-1170

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

  • Year
  • 1957 ?
perfect model
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 84601
    • alternative name: RCA Manufacturing || Victor Talking Machine

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set / Either AC: 50-60 cycles, 115V or DC: 115 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
  • Power out
  • 1 W (1.3 W max.)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 8-X-51J "The Cole" Ch= RC-1170 - RCA RCA Victor Co. Inc.; New
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 9.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 inch / 241 x 165 x 140 mm
  • Notes
  • The RCA 8-X-51J is an AC/DC operated 5 Tube AM receiver.  AM Band Tuning Range: 540 to 1600KHz.

    The following models use the same schematic and cabinet but have different cabinet colors:

    Model Cabinet Colors
    8-X-51 Maroon
    8-X-51J Cloud Gray

    The RCA Service Data Datasheet has service information for the following models: 8-X-5 series, the 8-X-6 series and model 8-X-51. The 8-X-51J model was added later and is documented in the "RCA Radio and Victrola Service Tips Volume 1X, Issue 6 dated July 10, 1958".

    The 8-X-5 series and 8-X-51 series are similar and use the same style cabinet and chassis (RC-1170).  The 8-X-6 series have a different cabinet, use a different chassis (RC-1178), have a push-pull ON-OFF switch and have a dial light (Mazda #1847).

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 2 lb 11 oz (2.687 lb) / 1.220 kg
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Beitman Radio Diagrams Vol. 18, 1958
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (RCA Radio Service Data Datasheet - File 1957 No. 1)
  • Literature/Schematics (4)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (RCA Radio and Victrola Service Tips Volume 1X, Issue 6 dated July 10, 1958)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Egon Penker. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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