Optimus FM Auto Scan Pocket Radio 12-8501

InterTAN; Worldwide

  • Year
  • 1999
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 290284

 Technical Specifications

  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • FM Broadcast Band Only
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / AAA: 2 x 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 1.5 inch = 3.8 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Optimus FM Auto Scan Pocket Radio 12-8501 - InterTAN; Worldwide
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 55 x 80 x 20 mm / 2.2 x 3.1 x 0.8 inch
  • Notes
  • Optimus® FM Auto Scan Pocket Radio 87.5 - 108 MHz.

    Active devices are 2 IC's. Led scan indicator.
    Accessories are mono earbuds and antenna sharing same jack. (Antenna operates only with internal speaker)

    Manufactured in China, imported for InterTAN Canada Ltd., Barrie, Canada; InterTAN Australia Ltd. Registered trademark (Optimus) licensed by Radioshack, division of Tandy Corporation (USA).

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 0 lb 3 oz (0.188 lb) / 0.085 kg
  • Mentioned in
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Optimus Model 12-8501 Instruction Booklet (1999))
  • Author
  • Model page created by Jack Sorensen. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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