X-1252

Pilot Electric Mfg. Co. (Radio Corp.); Brooklyn (NY)

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  • Year
  • 1939
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 153078
    • alternative name: Pilot Radio & Television || Pilot Radio and Tube || Pilot Radio Corporation

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Number of Transistors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: X-1252 - Pilot Electric Mfg. Co. Radio
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 13 x 8 x 8 inch / 330 x 203 x 203 mm
  • Notes

  • Pilot X-1252 is an 5-tube AC-DC operated BC-Shortwave receiver. Built-in loop antenna.

    Different ballast tubes are used:

    For 110-125 volts use 84428 ballast, 30 watts power consumption
    For 125-135 volts use 84429 ballast, 32.5 watts power consumption
    For 140-160 volts use 84430 ballast, 35 watts power consumption
    For 220-240 volts use 84431 ballast, 55 watts power consumption

  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 12 = ca. 1941 and before

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