RB57Y Portable Transistor AM/FM

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

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  • Year
  • 1975 ??
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 204200
    • alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave and FM or UHF.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Storage batteries (perhaps also batteries) / 120; 12 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 3 inch = 7.6 cm
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: RB57Y Portable Transistor AM/FM - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 9.5 x 2.5 x 6.6 inch / 241 x 64 x 168 mm
  • Notes

  • Has a stand/adaptor for operation on 120 VAC. Adaptor dimensions W/H/D = 9.5/2.5/3.25 inches.
    Radio has an internal rechargeable 12 volt battery, charged by the stand/117v adaptor.

    Made in Japan

  • Author
  • Model page created by Neil Van Dusen. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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