Archer Road Patrol - AM Bicycle Radio 12-197

Radio Shack (Tandy, Realistic, Micronta); USA

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  • Year
  • 1982–1990
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 226944

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 3 x 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.5 inch = 6.4 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Archer Road Patrol - AM Bicycle Radio 12-197 - Radio Shack Tandy, Realistic,
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 5.25 x 3.875 x 3.5 inch / 133 x 98 x 89 mm
  • Notes

  • Archer Road Patrol 12-197, Bike Radio with Horn. 3" Reflector for Riding Safety.
    Mounts on most handlebars. AM radio removes easily, bracket stays on bike.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 19.95 $
  • Mentioned in
  • Radio Shack Catalog (1982, page 143; 1983, page 143; 1984, page 83; 1985, page 98; 1987, page 79.)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • Radio Shack Catalog (1989, No. 432, page 101, 1990, No. 446, page 97.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Noemi Erb. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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