508 Ch= 120008

Emerson Radio & Phonograph Corp.; New York, NY

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  • Year
  • 1945–1947
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 38497
    • alternative name: Emerson Television

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • 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
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / 67.5 & 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 508 Ch= 120008 - Emerson Radio & Phonograph
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 210 x 57 x 105 mm / 8.3 x 2.2 x 4.1 inch
  • Notes

  • BC Band Tuning Range: 540-1600kHz. Built-in loop antenna. The receiver is turned on when the door is open and turned off when closed. Inner dial, 2 knobs Oval speaker 1.75" × 2.5". Unbreakable case. The price in Radio Retailing January 1946 is $25.--, May 1947 is $34.95. Has 2 different schematics, one for serial numbers below 8-7434351 and another for serial numbers 7434351 and higher. Cabinet is Black or Ivory.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 25.00 $
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 15 = 1947 and before
  • Literature/Schematics (4)
  • Emerson Folder Form. 45-105, 7-45 for 1945. Emerson Folder 46-101, 1-46 for 1946. Folder for 1947.

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