All Transistor Long Range Super-7 708 (Ch= 7P1)

Admiral (brand) Continental Radio & Television Co.; Chicago, IL

  • Year
  • 1959 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 68806
    • alternative name: Continental Radio & TV

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / AA: 4 x 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.75 inch = 7 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: All Transistor Long Range Super-7 708 - Admiral brand Continental
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 5.69 x 3.38 x 1.81 inch / 145 x 86 x 46 mm
  • Notes
  • The following models are identical except for cabinet color.

    Model Number Cabinet Color
    703 White
    708 Green

    The date code of the tuning capacitor shown in the picture is 902 i.e. second week of 1959.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 35.00 $
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Beitman Radio Diagrams Vol. 20, 1960
  • Author
  • Model page created by Trev Levick. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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