• Country
• Japan

• Manufacturer / Brand
• Panasonic, Matsushita, National ナショナル (also tubes); Osaka

• Year
• 1961–1963

• Category
• Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner

• Radiomuseum.org ID
• 97656

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• Number of Transistors
• 8

• Semiconductors
• 2SA103 2SA103 2SA102 2SA102 2SB173 2SB171 2SB172 2SB172 OA70 MA23

• Main principle
• Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz

• Tuned circuits
• 5 AM circuit(s)

• Wave bands
• Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).

• 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
• 0.15 W (0.2 W max.)

• Material
• Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)

• from Radiomuseum.org
• Model: National 2-Band 8 Transistor T-46T - Panasonic, Matsushita,

• Shape
• Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)

• Dimensions (WHD)
• 8.1875 x 4.875 x 1.875 inch / 208 x 124 x 48 mm

• Notes

• National T46T Portable Radio

  Slim styled eight-transistor dual wave portable radio with micro wave fine tuning control for accurate tuning of short wave stations. Easy to read dial, 36" telescopic whip antenna. Compartment for spare batteries. Batteries: Four x UM3 1.5V penlight cells.

  Frequency range: BC, 540-1600 kC/s (kHz); SW, 7-18 MC/s (MHz).

  Accessories: leather case, straps and magnetic earphone. (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

  This model sold in Australia between 1961 & 1963 for £45/3/-. Weight & price includes batteries.

• Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
• 1 lb 6 oz (1.375 lb) / 0.624 kg

• Mentioned in
• Mingay's Price Service (Aug 1961 to Feb 1963.)

• Literature/Schematics (1)
• - - Manufacturers Literature (National Radio Service Note.)

• Literature/Schematics (2)
• J.R. Publications Transistor Radio Service Handbook (E Series Handbook, Page N49.)

• Author
• Model page created by Mario Coelho. See "Data change" for further contributors.

• Other Models

• Here you find 3002 models, 2778 with images and 628 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
  All listed radios etc. from Panasonic, Matsushita, National ナショナル (also tubes); Osaka