Mohican GC-1A

Heathkit (Brand), Heath Co.; Benton Harbor (MI)

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  • Year
  • 1962–1968
  • Category
  • Amateur-Receiver (amateur bands, may include broadcast bands)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 88249
    • alternative name: Heath Company

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 10
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus more than 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 8 x 1,5 (C size) Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Mohican GC-1A - Heathkit Brand, Heath Co.;
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12 x 6.875 x 10 inch / 305 x 175 x 254 mm
  • Notes

  • Heathkit Receiver GC-1A.
    Coverage 550 kHz to 32 MHz in five ranges, bandspread scales for 80 to 10 meters HAM bands and 11 meter CB. AM/CW/SSB. Built in 50-inch telescopic whip antenna.

    When operated from batteries, the 8 C-cells are mounted in a carrier module that is inserted through the rear panel of the set. This carrier module could be replaced by a power unit (Kit XP-2) for 117v AC operation.

    Transistor complement:
    2N1396 RF Amplifier
    2N1225 Mixer
    2N1225 Oscillator
    2N373 1st IF Amplifier
    2N373 2nd IF Amplifier
    2N373 3rd IF Amplifier
    2N407 Audio Driver
    2N407 Audio Output (2)
    2N409 BFO

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 9 kg / 19 lb 13.2 oz (19.824 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 90.00 $
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Schematic

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