• Year
  • 1935/1936
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 217307

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • TRF (Tuned-Radio-Frequency but use of regeneration unknown)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set / Either 110V or 110-220 Volt Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Magnetic loudspeaker (reed) generic. / Ø 5.5 inch = 14 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 4-Z - Autocrat Radio Co.; Chicago IL
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 9.5 x 6.75 x 4.25 inch / 241 x 171 x 108 mm
  • Notes
  • The Autocrat 4-Z is an AC/DC operated 4 tube BC band receiver.  The BC band frequency tuning range is 550 - 1750 kHz.

    This model looks very similar to the Century 47 model. The cabinet and chassis look the same.  According to Mallory-Yaxley references, model 4-Z with this same tube lineup was available from the Simplex Radio Company and also by Zephyr Radio Company.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 4.5 lb (4 lb 8 oz) / 2.043 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 13.25 $
  • Literature/Schematics (3)
  • Autocrat Radio Co. - Folder for 1936.

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