Solid-State Portable Phonograph JK-17

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

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  • Year
  • 1968
  • Category
  • Kit (Parts plus instruction) or building instructions only
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 367656
    • alternative name: Heath Company

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 4
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Record Player (not changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 117 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Solid-State Portable Phonograph JK-17 - Heathkit Brand, Heath Co.;
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12.875 x 5.375 x 11.25 inch / 327 x 137 x 286 mm
  • Notes

  • Plays 16, 331/2, 45 and 78 rpm mono records Handles 7, 10 and 12" record sizes Built-in 45 rpm adapter disc Crystal cartridge with universal sapphire stylus for all types of records
    Solid-state circuit for cool, instant operation, long life Suitcase style cabinet of durable wood and hardboard, covered with ivory & desert gold polyethylene Detachable lid Preassembled turntable mechanism . . . just one tiny circuit board to build . . . finish in 1 to 2 hours.              4" speaker Steel top chassis plate. 

    JK -17 SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER: Frequency Response: 80 Hz -10 kHz. Music Power Output: 600 Milliwatts EIA. Control: Off -On, Volume. Speaker: 4" 16 ohm Voice Coil.
    Transistor-Diode Complement: 2- 2N3393, 1- 52090, 1 -52091, 1 -Silicon Diode.          TURNTABLE: Type: 4 Speed Phonomotor. Speeds: 78, 45, 331/3, and 16 RPM. Record Sizes: 12 ",10" and 7 ". Turntable Diameter: 8 1/8 ". Cartridge Type: Crystal. Stylus: Universal sapphire 0.7 to 3 mil for all records.                                                                            General Power Requirements: 117 VAC 60 Hz 14 watts. 

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 19.95 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Heathkit 1968 cat page 27 "NEW")
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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