Transistor Z Label code PR-793

Zephyr Co., Ltd.; Tokyo

  • Year
  • 1958 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 346783

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s); Reflex
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 1 x 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.25 inch = 5.7 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Transistor Z Label code PR-793 - Zephyr Co., Ltd.; Tokyo
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 2.5 x 4 x 1.25 inch / 64 x 102 x 32 mm
  • Notes
  • The Zephyr Transistor Z and the Transistor 4T models have non-vented backs, TRANSISTOR on the escutcheon, and a label code PR-793. The only difference between these two models is the round badge: Z or 4T. There is no model number on the models, so the badge is used for part of the model name.

    The 2nd IF transistor is reflexed as the 1st AF stage.

    Later similar versions of the Columbia 4 Transistor 400B, 4 Transistor 400G, and
    4 Transistor 400R have vented backs (probably to correct a heating issue of the germanium transistors),  4 TRANSISTOR on the escutcheon, a label code PR-1018, and a round badge Columbia above a music note. The only difference between these three models is the cabinet color. There is no model number on the models, but it is printed on the box.

  • Mentioned in
  • great little radios from Global & Zephyr, 2008, Eric Wrobbel, page 3, photos of 4T and 400R
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original prospect or advert (The Brazosport Facts [Freeport, TX], Oct. 20, 1958, page 4, ad with Z model photo)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Aldo Andreani. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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