554

Detrola; Detroit (MI)

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  • Year
  • 1946/1947
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 37366

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Details
  • Changer (Record changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 105-125 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 4.75 inch = 12.1 cm
  • Power out
  • 4 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 554 - Detrola; Detroit MI
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Box - most often with Lid (NOT slant panel).
  • Notes

  • The Model 554 has a built-in loop antenna as first RF circuit. Output 1 watt undistorted, 4 watts maximum.

    See also similar or identical models Allied Purchasing 554 and Aria 554.

  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 15 = 1947 and before

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