Silvertone 1203 Ch= 132.50801 or 132.50802 Order=57H 1203

Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago (IL)

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  • Year
  • 1960–1962
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 170908
    • Brand: Silvertone

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 6
  • 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
  • Dry Batteries / 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.25 inch = 5.7 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Silvertone 1203 Ch= 132.50801 or 132.50802 Order=57H 1203 - Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 68 x 114 x 32 mm / 2.7 x 4.5 x 1.3 inch
  • Notes

  • The Sears Silvertone 1203 is a battery operated 6 transistor AM pocket radio. The AM band tuning range is 540 to 1650kHz. Has earphone jack which disconnects the speaker for private listening. Also has push-pull output stage.  Cabinet color is mint green with gold color trim. The earphone and tan hard leather case were sold separately.

    The following models use the same schematic:

    Model Cabinet Color
    1202 Black
    1203 Mint Green
    1204 Red

    See details and summaries about Sears catalogs etc. This model was manufactured for Sears by Noblitt-Sparks, Ind. (Sears Manufacturer Source Number Code 132).

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 0.260 kg / 0 lb 9.2 oz (0.573 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 15.95 $
  • Author
  • Model page created by Eckhard Wegner. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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