T-5 (Transistor "500") Code 124

Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA

  • Year
  • 1958
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 72196

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 1 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / AA: 4 x 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.75 inch = 7 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.025 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: T-5 Code 124 - Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Notes
  • The Philco Model T-5 (Transistor "500") is a battery operated 5 transistor portable AM Receiver. BC Band Tuning Range: 535 to 1620 kHz.  This model has one 2.75" PM speaker. Earphone jack disconnects the speaker for private listening.  Uses four 1.5V AA cells.

    Cabinet is Pink and Black or Lustre Ivory and Black. Optional Leather carrying case.

  • Literature/Schematics (2)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Philco Transistor Radio Service Manual PR-3218 Dated 1958)

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