636-V Gilbert

Silver Mfg. Co.; Chicago

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  • Year
  • 1936–1938
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 227896

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 636-V Gilbert - Silver Mfg. Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Tombstone = decorative upright, not cathedral but can have rounded edges.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12 x 18 x 9.25 inch / 305 x 457 x 235 mm
  • Notes

  • 6-Volt battery radio. Tuning range 18 to 55, 60 to 175 and 175 to 550 meters. See also the similar Silver model 32-80 Pac for 32-Volt battery.

    Manufactured by Clinton Mfg. Co. of Chicago.  Also sold a Clinton 636V and Universal Battery Co. 636V.  Similar to Clinton model 636.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 25 lb 0 oz (25 lb) / 11.350 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 37.50 $
  • Literature/Schematics (3)
  • Silver Folder 1937 for Season 1936/37. Silver Folder 1938 for Season 1937/38.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Ernst Erb. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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