Silvertone 1802 5-Tube Table Model Order= 57FM 1802

Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago (IL)

  • Year
  • 1934/1935
perfect model
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 89372
    • Brand: Silvertone

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 445 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / Either 25 cycles, 110V or 50 to 60 cycles, 110 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Silvertone 1802 5-Tube Table Model Order= 57FM 1802 - Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Tombstone = decorative upright, not cathedral but can have rounded edges.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12 x 13.5 x 7.75 inch / 305 x 343 x 197 mm
  • Notes
  • The Sears Silvertone 1802 is an AC operated 5 tube BC and SW band receiver.

    Band Frequency Ranges are as follows:
    BC Band.............545-1755kHz
    SW Band............5.8-17.6MHz

    Chassis and schematic used in this model also used in model 1803.

    Catalog States: Handsome cabinet with front of oriental wood and walnut veneers, remainer walnut finish.  Superheterodyne, automatic volume control, tone control and dynamic speaker.  Range, 550 to 171 meters (broadcast) and 5.8 to 17.2 megacycles (foreign and domestic short wave).  Complete with five Super Silvertone tubes.

    Order number 57FM 1802 Cash Price $ 24.95 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
  • 24.95 $
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 5 = ca. 1934 and before
  • Author
  • Model page created by a member from D. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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