Transistor Six MT-601 engraved

Showa Tsushinki Mfg. Co., Ltd.; (where?)

  • Year
  • 1959–1962 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 185299

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 6
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 4 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / 1 x 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent or electro-dynamic (moving coil), system not known yet. / Ø 5.25 cm = 2.1 inch
  • Power out
  • 0.2 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Transistor Six MT-601 [engraved] - Showa Tsushinki Mfg. Co., Ltd.
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 66 x 106 x 26 mm / 2.6 x 4.2 x 1 inch
  • Notes
  • Showa MT-601 with ABS cabinet. Was supplied with 1/2 size or full size leather case, depending on production time. Gross weight incl. full original packing 0.3 kg.

    Similar model SHOWA transistor six (glued logo) has the following differences in the case:

    • Logo is a glued plastic sheet whereas this model has an engraved logo.
    • Loudspeaker grille has a different type of perforation.
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 0.2 kg / 0 lb 7 oz (0.441 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Jose Duarte Costa. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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