• Year
  • 1960/1961
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 130940

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / AA: 4 x 1,5 / 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.5 inch = 6.4 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.12 W (0.2 W max.)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: National 6-Transistor T-50 - Panasonic, Matsushita,
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 5.9375 x 3.5 x 1.5 inch / 151 x 89 x 38 mm
  • Notes
  • National T50

    Pocket size portable with 6 transistors and 2 diodes and incorporating a 2½" speaker.  Medium wave coverage 540-1600 kC/s (kHz). Complete with leather case, crystal earphone, external antenna terminal and external battery connection.

    Sold in Australia between 1960 & 1961 for £31/10/-. Price does not include batteries.
    See also Matsushita branded version.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 0.4 kg / 0 lb 14.1 oz (0.881 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 7,500.00 JPY
  • Source of data
  • -- Schematic

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