Solid-State AM-FM Table Radio GR-48

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

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  • Year
  • 1969
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 367680
    • alternative name: Heath Company

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455/10700 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (BC) and FM or UHF.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 105-125 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Power out
  • 0.8 W (undistorted)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Solid-State AM-FM Table Radio GR-48 - Heathkit Brand, Heath Co.;
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 10 x 5.25 x 4.875 inch / 254 x 133 x 124 mm
  • Notes

  • GR-48. Switch selection of AM or FM • All solid-state components for instant operation and long, trouble-free life • Automatic Frequency Control of FM for easy tuning • Constant AM volume with Automatic Gain Control • Built-in AM and FM antennas • Backlighted dial for easy reading at night • Attractive Avocado green cabinet with color coordinated grille cloth ... or add your own personalized one • Simple, enjoyable circuit board construction. 

    GR-48 SPECIFICATIONS —
    AM SECTION: Tuning Range: 535-1620 kHz. Intermediate Frequency 455 kHz. Sensitivity: Better than 450 uv per meter for 20 dB signal-to-noise
    ratio
    FM SECTION: Tuning Rang*: 88-108 MHz. Intermediate Frequency (IF): 10.7 MHz.
    Sensitivity: Better than 5 microvolts for 30 dB quieting.
    GENERAL: Speaker: 3" x 5" oval, 1 oz. permanent magnet 400 voice coil.
    Audio Output Power:  .8 watts.
    Power Requirements: 105-125 volts, 50-60 Hz only, 3 watts.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 39.95 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Heathkit 1969 800-93 Summer cat page 22 "NEW!", Heathkit 1970 Winter cat page 30)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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