Portable With Top Loading CD Player 14-518

Radio Shack (Tandy, Realistic, Micronta); USA

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  • Year
  • 2001
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 367600

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (BC) and FM or UHF.
  • Details
  • Other Combination - see Notes; Radio with other functions
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / 117 / C: 8 x 1.5 / 12 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • 2 Loudspeakers / Ø 3.5 inch = 8.9 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Portable With Top Loading CD Player 14-518 - Radio Shack Tandy, Realistic,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Notes

  • The RadioShack 14-518 is a vintage portable audio system that combines an AM/FM stereo radio, a cassette recorder, and a CD player into a single unit. 

    Device Features:
    The 14-518 was part of Radio Shack’s portable audio lineup and offered the following capabilities according to historical catalogs and user guides:
    Playback Options: Features a top-loading or front-loading CD player, an AM/FM stereo tuner, and a cassette deck.
    Recording: The cassette deck allows for recording from the built-in radio or the CD player.
    Portability: Designed as a "boombox" style unit, it typically features a carrying handle and can be powered by either an AC cord or batteries for mobile use.

    Technical Specifications:
    Based on archived product data from sources like SMC Electronics and World Radio History:
    Audio Output: Provides stereo sound through integrated speakers.
    Headphone Jack: Includes a standard 3.5mm jack for private listening.
    User Interface: Features a digital display for CD track numbers and radio frequency, along with physical push-buttons for tape transport (Play, Record, Rewind, etc.).

    Maintenance Tips:
    To keep this vintage unit operational, experts recommend the following maintenance:
    Tape Head Cleaning: Periodically clean the record/play heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol to prevent audio degradation.
    CD Lens Care: Use a specialized CD lens cleaner if the player has difficulty reading discs.
    Battery Storage: Remove batteries when the unit is not in use for long periods to prevent corrosion from leaks. 

     

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 69.99 USD
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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