A55 Ch= RC-1087

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

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  • Year
  • 1950
perfect model
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 54122
    • 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
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • 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 8 inch = 20.3 cm
  • Power out
  • 1 W (1.5 W max.)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: A55 Ch= RC-1087 - RCA RCA Victor Co. Inc.; New
  • Shape
  • Console with any shape - in general
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 30.625 x 29.125 x 17 inch / 778 x 740 x 432 mm
  • Notes

  • The RCA A55 is an AC operated combination automatic phonograph and BC band receiver.  Has both a 45 RPM turntable and a 33 1/3, 78 RPM turntable.  The 45 RPM turntable used is model RP-168, which holds up to ten 7 inch fine groove records.  The 33 1/3, 78 RPM turntable used in this model is 960282-1, which holds up to ten 12 inch or twelve 10 inch records.

    The BC band frequency range is 540 to 1600kHz.  Uses Qty(2) #1490 dial lamps.

     

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 67 lb (67 lb 0 oz) / 30.418 kg
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 21, Copyright 1950

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