Red Jacket Type RDA-2

Federal Radio Laboratories, Inc.; Elmira, New York

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  • Year
  • 1922
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 217940

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 2 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (MW) and Long Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Red Jacket Type RDA-2 - Federal Radio Laboratories,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Box - most often with Lid (NOT slant panel).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 14.5 x 9.5 x 5.5 inch / 368 x 241 x 140 mm
  • Notes
  • The Red Jacket Type RDA-2 was basically a repackaged Federal Telephone Type 57. Most of the parts in the RDA-2 can be found in the Federal Telephone and Telegraph Co. Type 57 receiver. The circuit is identical to the 57. The RF transformer is the typical Federal with a tubular housing and clip-in mopuntings. The audio transformers and tube sockets are also Federal of Buffalo. What connection there was between the two companies remains a mystery other than ther wester New York locations.
    The name Red Jacket is significant in central and western New York, having been the name of a renowned Seneca chief about the time of the American Revolution.
  • Mentioned in
  • May 1989 Old Timer's Bulletin page 22
  • Author
  • Model page created by Alan Larsen. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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