Silvertone 1820 7-Tube Console Order= 57F 1820

Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago (IL)

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  • Year
  • 1934/1935
perfect model
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 55960
    • 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 1820 7-Tube Console Order= 57F 1820 - Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 21.5 x 35.8 x 12.3 inch / 546 x 909 x 312 mm
  • Notes

  • The Sears Silvertone 1820 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 1804, 1805, 1808 and 1826.

    Catalog states: Has the new Silvertone automatic volume control, tone control and automatic aerial switch.

    The cabinet is of beautifully matched walnut veneers with instrument panel of Claro veneers and ebonized inlays, the sides of the front being finished in beautiful sliced, striped walnut with Madrone burl border at top.  Remainder has rich walnut finish.

    Order number 57FM 1820 Cash Price $ 38.50. 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
  • 38.50 $
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 5 = ca. 1934 and before

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