2-Band Transistor 10 BXS-390

Sharp; Osaka

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  • Year
  • 1961–1963
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 277201
    • alternative name: Hayakawa Electric Co.Ltd.

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 10
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / C: 4 x 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 3.5 inch = 8.9 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.3 W (undistorted)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 2-Band Transistor 10 BXS-390 - Sharp; Osaka
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 9.3125 x 4.5 x 2.0625 inch / 237 x 114 x 52 mm
  • Notes

  • Sharp Model BXS390

      Portable dual-wave 10-transistor radio, housed in leather carrying case; complete with earphone and strap.
      Features: tuning ranges - BC, 530 - 1605 kC/s (kHz). SW, 6 - 18MC/s (MHz). New RF amplifier for improved SW reception. Push-button for BC/SW band changing. Indicator shows battery condition and if tuning correct. Operates from four Eveready Type 935 batteries or equivalent. Can be operated as a car radio, in a attachment (optional extra) fitted under dash.

    This model sold in Australia between 1961 and 1963 for £49/7/-. Car attachment (optional extra) £6/6/-.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 1.047 kg / 2 lb 4.9 oz (2.306 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Sofronios Markidis. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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