Royal 555 Sun Charger Ch= 8NT42Z9

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

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  • Year
  • 1965 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 327646
    • alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 8
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Solar- and/or muscle driven, also addl. power jack possible / 120 or AA: 4 x 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 7 cm = 2.8 inch
  • Power out
  • 0.1 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Various materials
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Royal 555 Sun Charger Ch= 8NT42Z9 - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 130 x 117 x 45 mm / 5.1 x 4.6 x 1.8 inch
  • Notes

  • Frequency range: 540 - 1620 KHz

    Solar cells located in the carrying handle to charge the batteries. Also can use a 120 VAC power supply to charge the batteries or to operate the radio.

    Illuminated dial activated by a push button switch on the front panel.

    See also model Royal 56 with same chassis.

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  • Model page created by Mirko Bersani. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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