• Year
  • 1957 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 230900
    • alternative name: Emerson Television

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / AC/DC: 117=105-125 or Battery pack: 7.5 & 67,5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 3.5 inch = 8.9 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.3 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 878B Ch= 120267B - Emerson Radio & Phonograph
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 210 x 170 x 90 mm / 8.3 x 6.7 x 3.5 inch
  • Notes
  • Emerson model 878B is a three power portable AM receiver.This model is burgundy whereas  model 833 is green.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 1.3 kg / 2 lb 13.8 oz (2.863 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Dick Leijenaar. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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