National Panasonic FM/AM Radio Cassette Recorder RQ-542S

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

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  • Year
  • 1976–1978
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 235949

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (BC) and FM or UHF.
  • Details
  • Cassette-Recorder or -Player
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line plus power jack, mostly with battery or storage battery / 50 Hz, 240 / D: 6 x 1.5 / DC: 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Power out
  • 2.5 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: National Panasonic FM/AM Radio Cassette Recorder RQ-542S - Panasonic, Matsushita,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 290 x 185 x 90 mm / 11.4 x 7.3 x 3.5 inch
  • Notes

  • National Model RQ-542S (for Australia)

    Portable cassette recorder with 2-band (AM/FM) radio. Pause control. Cue and review functions. Tape counter. One touch recording. Mixing facility. Battery meter. Power output 2.5 watts. (FROM MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    Tuning range:-
    FM:   87.5 -   108 MHz.
    AM: 525 - 1605 kHz.

    See also:
    RQ-542 (National, 50-60Hz, 100V. Japanese domestic version)
    RQ-542AS (Panasonic, 50-60Hz, 120V. USA version, Made in Japan)
    RQ-542AS (Panasonic, 50-60Hz, 120V. USA version, Made in Singapore)
    RQ-542B (National-Panasonic, 50-60Hz, 90-250V. General export version)

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 91.95 AUS $

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