R17M

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

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  • Year
  • 1933
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 54532
    • alternative name: RCA Manufacturing || Victor Talking Machine

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • TRF with regeneration; 1 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 2 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set / 105-120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Magnetic loudspeaker (reed) generic.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: R17M - RCA RCA Victor Co. Inc.; New
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 10 x 7 x 5 inch / 254 x 178 x 127 mm
  • Notes

  • Extended broadcast band from 540Kc to 1710Kc

    The two controls are regeneration and tuning. Regeneration is controlled by setting the bias on the first RF amplifier.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 3.2 kg / 7 lb 0.8 oz (7.048 lb)
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 4 = ca. 1934 and before

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