National Transistor TV TR-555DU Ch= T508-U

National (Panasonic), Matsushita Electric Co. (Australia) Pty. Ltd (Melcoa); Sydney

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  • Year
  • 1976–1980
  • Category
  • Television Receiver (TV) or Monitor
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 271148

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 1
  • Valves / Tubes
  • Number of Transistors
  • 24
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • VHF incl. FM and/or UHF (see notes for details)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Storage batteries (perhaps also batteries) / 240/12 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: National Transistor TV TR-555DU Ch= T508-U - National Panasonic, Matsushita
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 165 x 270 x 285 mm / 6.5 x 10.6 x 11.2 inch
  • Notes

  • This is an early fully portable mains/ battery powered monochrome VHF only 13 cm TV receiver,  with own retractable antenna and connection for external antenna. Turret tuned with fine tuning knob .

    24 transistors, 19 diodes & 1 IC. CRT 13 cm, 55° type 140BEB4. Power consumption is 10 watts AC & 4.5 watts DC. Grey in colour.

    Made in Japan for the Australian market.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 3.160 kg / 6 lb 15.4 oz (6.96 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 155.00 AUS $
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (National Service Manual.)

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