2 band Transistor 8 WH-829H

Hitachi Ltd.; Tokyo

  • Year
  • 1961–1963
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 267315
    • alternative name: Hitachi Sales Corp. of America

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 8
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / AA: 3 x 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 2 band Transistor 8 WH-829H - Hitachi Ltd.; Tokyo
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 6.125 x 3.5625 x 1.4375 inch / 156 x 90 x 37 mm
  • Notes
  • Hitachi WH829H

    Slim styled, eight transistor two band portable superheterodyne receiver. Fine tuning, tone control, new mesa-type transistors. Leather carrying case with shoulder strap. Eight stage rod antenna. Packed in display box. (FROM MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    Frequency range:
    BC 535~1605 kHz
    SW 6~18 MHz

    See also Hitachi WH-829 with SW range 3.8~12 MHz.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 1 lb 0 oz (1 lb) / 0.454 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 44.10 AUS £

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