Sparton 506 blue mirror

Sparks-Withington Co., (Sparton); Jackson, Michigan

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  • Year
  • 1935/1936
perfect model
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 122060

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 456 kHz
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set / 115 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
  • Material
  • Various materials
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Sparton 506 [blue mirror] - Sparks-Withington Co., Sparton
  • Shape
  • Design Radio or Novelty / Gadget - fancy or unusual shape.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 14.25 x 14.25 x 6 inch / 362 x 362 x 152 mm
  • Notes

  • Often mistakenly refered to as the Model 506 by collectors, the art deco Sparton Bluebird and Peachbird radios are actually Model 566 Spartons. 

    For the "Bluebird" mirror radio see this model Bluebird Model 566.

    For the "Peachbird" mirror radio see this model Peachbird Model 566.

    Not only did Sparton "proudly announce Bluebird Model 566" in one of their brochures but there is also the matter of their approach to model numbering. In June of 1935 they announced to the world their line of 1936 "regular" models, the entry level set being the Model 506, a small 5-tube ornamental mantel set priced at $29.95, the cabinet being made entirely out of wood. 

  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 6 = 1935 and before

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