AR-5-U cosmetic case loctal tubes

Algene Radio Corp.; New York (NY)

  • Year
  • 1947
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 241273

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set / 110 - 120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 12.8 cm = 5 inch
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: AR-5-U cosmetic case [loctal tubes] - Algene Radio Corp.; New York
  • Shape
  • Design Radio or Novelty / Gadget - fancy or unusual shape.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 180 x 190 x 150 mm / 7.1 x 7.5 x 5.9 inch
  • Notes
  • Snakeskin pattern, mirror in lid, square knobs. Slusser notes "Portable", but that is an error, see tube lineup.
    There is also a variant employing octal tubes

     

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 2 kg / 4 lb 6.5 oz (4.405 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 25.00 $

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