Tact - 6 Transistor Phonoradio TPR-61

Takt Denki / Tact Denki Co. Ltd.; (where?)

  • Year
  • 1961/1962 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 118653

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Details
  • Record Player (not changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / C: 3 x 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.5 inch = 6.4 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Tact - 6 Transistor Phonoradio TPR-61 - Takt Denki / Tact Denki Co.
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 95 x 45 x 180 mm / 3.7 x 1.8 x 7.1 inch
  • Notes
  • Was advertised as the world's smallest and lightest phonograph with a built in 6 transistor radio.

    Most probably made by Takt Denki Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan.

    Also sold as the Stellar 6, Takt TPR-72, Sandhurst model 6 Transistor Phonoradio TPR 61 and Takt Denki model Drifter Transistor Phonoradio TPR-61.

    An inside view indicates the number "1962 5 28" which could be a hint for the production year of this specimen. However, for the model TPR-61 we actually have no evidence for the real market introduction.

    US Importer : Arrow Trading Co.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 0.5 kg / 1 lb 1.6 oz (1.101 lb)

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