National All Transistor Radio-Phonograph SG-550A

Panasonic, Matsushita, National ナショナル (also tubes); Osaka

  • Year
  • 1964/1965
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 259712

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Details
  • Record Player (not changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / D: 6 x 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.6 W (max.)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: National All Transistor Radio-Phonograph SG-550A - Panasonic, Matsushita,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 11.625 x 4.25 x 8.875 inch / 295 x 108 x 225 mm
  • Notes
  • National Model SG-550 Monaural Radiogram

    Handy to carry two-band three-speed fully transistorised portable radiogram with sensitive reception through seven transistors and three diodes. Housed in a smart two-colour lightweight cabinet of unbreakable high-impact styrol.

    Features: smooth, quiet three-speed phono-motor, highly efficient 4" PM dynamic speaker. High sensitivity with a telescopic whip antenna as well as built-in antenna. Maximum power output 600 mW.

    Specifications: frequency range, MW 525 - 1605 kC/s (kHz); SW, 3.9 - 12 MC/s (MHz). Pick-up: cap-in type ceramic. Phonomotor, three-speed rim-drive DC. Batteries: 6 x UM1 (D cells) National batteries. (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    See also model type SG-550FL (MW/LW/FM Band reception).

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 5 lb 5 oz (5.313 lb) / 2.412 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 47.25 AUS £
  • Author
  • Model page created by Daniel Rosha. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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