Solid-State AM Clock Radio GR-38

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

  • Year
  • 1970
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 367681
    • alternative name: Heath Company

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 7
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Details
  • Radio with other functions
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 105-125 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Solid-State AM Clock Radio GR-38 - Heathkit Brand, Heath Co.;
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel with Clock ((Alarm-) Clock Radio).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 10 x 5.375 x 4.875 inch / 254 x 137 x 124 mm
  • Notes
  • GR-38. All solid-state design for remarkable performance and heat-free, trouble-free life • Automatic Gain Control keeps AM volume constant • "Snooze" alarm turns radio on ten minutes before alarm sounds • Dependable Telechron clock movement • Back-lighted clock dial for easier reading in darkness • AM antenna built-in • Auxiliary AC socket on rear panel is controlled by clock turns lights, coffee pot, etc., on in the morning • Designer-styled coral cabinet with matching grille cloth or add your own personally styled grille • Easy, enjoyable circuit board construction. 

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 3.5 lb (3 lb 8 oz) / 1.589 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 32.95 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Heathkit 1970 Winter cat page 30)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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