• Year
  • 1971
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 368166

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Special Tape or Cassette-Format; Hi-Fi equipment
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110-120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 8-Track Stereo Tape Deck RA-308 - Olson Radio Warehouse Inc.,
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 11.5 x 4.25 x 7.25 inch / 292 x 108 x 184 mm
  • Notes
  • Function: It was designed to allow users to enjoy auto stereo 8-track tapes in a home environment.

    Historical Context: Olson was known as a budget brand in the 1960s and 70s that rebadged equipment from various manufacturers, making many of their specific models like the RA-308 rare and less documented today.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 60.00 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (1971 Olson Catalog Page 15)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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