P810A

General Electric Co. (GE); Bridgeport CT, Syracuse NY

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  • Year
  • 1962
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 89586
    • Brand: Musaphonic

Click on the schematic thumbnail to request the schematic as a free document.

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 5
  • Semiconductors
  • 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
  • Dry Batteries / 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 3.5 inch = 8.9 cm
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: P810A - General Electric Co. GE;
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 8 x 6.875 x 2.875 inch / 203 x 175 x 73 mm
  • Notes

  • The General Electric P810A is a portable battery operated BC band receiver.  The BC band frequency tuning range is 540 to 1600kHz. Operates from Qty(1) 9V battery.  Has earphone jack that disconnects the speaker for private listening.  Also has internal ferrite rod antenna with provisions to connect an external antenna.

    The following models share the same chassis and schematic:

    Model Cabinet
    P810A Chrome & Nutmeg
    P811A Chrome & Pearl White

    Semiconductors as per the schematic but not found in online searches are: 

    • RS-3277 Oscillator-Converter
    • RS-3278 1st I.F. Amplifier
    • RS-3279 2nd I.F. Amplifier
    • RS-2680 Driver
    • RS-3281 Audio Output
    • RS-1811 Diode

     

  • Author
  • Model page created by Egon Penker. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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