Solid-State AM Table Radio GR-28

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

  • Year
  • 1970
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 367682
    • alternative name: Heath Company

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 7
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • 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 Table Radio GR-28 - 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-28. Seven transistor, three diode circuit for cool operation and top performance • Automatic Gain Control for constant AM volume • Excellent sensitivity • Full wave transformer power supply eliminates hum • Bright, clear sound from the 3 x 5" speaker • Designer styled in gold and brown you can even add your own grille cloth • Fast, enjoyable assembly • An ideal "first kit"

    GR-28 SPECIFICATI ONS:
    Tuning Range: 535-1605 kHz. Intermediate Frequency 455 kHz.
    Sensitivity: Better than 100 uV/meter for 10 dB signal-to-noise ratio or 280 uV/rneter for
    20 dB signal-to-noise ratio.
    Audio Output Power: 0.8 watt (800 milliwatts).
    Speaker: 3 x 5" oval, 1 oz permanent magnet, 40 ohm voice coil.                                    Power Requirements: 105-125 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 3 watts.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 3 lb (3 lb 0 oz) / 1.362 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 24.95 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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