Silvertone 1804 7-Tube Table Model Order= 57FM 1804

Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago (IL)

  • Year
  • 1934/1935
perfect model
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 55953
    • Brand: Silvertone

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 480 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 8 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / Either 25 cycle, 110V or 50-60 cycle, 110 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Silvertone 1804 7-Tube Table Model Order= 57FM 1804 - Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Tombstone = decorative upright, not cathedral but can have rounded edges.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 14 x 18 x 9.75 inch / 356 x 457 x 248 mm
  • Notes
  • The Sears Silvertone 1804 is an AC operated 7 tube BC and SW band receiver.

    Band Frequency Ranges are as follows:
    BC Band.............545-1765kHz
    SW Band............5.8-17.6MHz

    Chassis and schematic used in this model also used in models 1805, 1808, 1820 and 1826.

    Catalog states: Attractive cabinet design with striped oriental wood veneer center, sliced walnut side panels and stump walnut bottom piece, remainder walnut finish.  Superheterodyne, automatic volume control.

    Order number 57FM 1804 Cash Price $ 31.00. See details and summaries about Sears catalogs etc. This model was manufactured for Sears by Colonial Radio Corp., Buffalo, NY (Sears Manufacturer Source Number Code 101).

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 31.00 $
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 5 = ca. 1934 and before

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