Playboy 41-26 Ch= 89-2

Kriesler Radio Company; Newtown (Sydney)

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  • Year
  • 1961/1962
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 223511

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 7 cm = 2.8 inch
  • Power out
  • 0.2 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Playboy 41-26 Ch= 89-2 - Kriesler Radio Company;
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 5 x 3.5 x 1.75 inch / 127 x 89 x 44 mm
  • Notes

  • Kriesler Model 41-24 "Playway"

    BC personal portable having six transistors and two germanium diodes. Housed in vinyl (black only) covered cabinet with detachable carrying strap, packed in gift box.

    Features: Ferrite rod aerial. Socket for earpiece (supplied) or extension speaker. Operates from one Eveready Type 2162 (9V) battery. Straight-line dial mounted on top of receiver; side mounted controls.

    Both the 41-26 and the 41-24 (Playway) use the 89-2 chassis. The 41-24 has a “Leatherette” covered plastic case whereas the 41-26 is vinyl covered.  They came with an earphone and a carry strap but no carry case. Price is with battery.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 1 lb 0 oz (1 lb) / 0.454 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 26.25 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Kriesler Technical Service Instructions, 3/5/1961.)
  KRIESLER MOD. 41-24. La radio con la Croce del Sud (Gentile concessione L.Salvatore/ARM) 2938 KB
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