Realistic 6-Transistor Superhet Transceiver TRC-1A

Radio Shack (Tandy, Realistic, Micronta); USA

  • Year
  • 1967
  • Category
  • Citizen Band Equipment
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 366718

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 6
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Transceiver
  • Wave bands
  • Short Wave (SW only)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 1 x 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Realistic 6-Transistor Superhet Transceiver TRC-1A - Radio Shack Tandy, Realistic,
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 2.375 x 7.5 x 1.675 inch / 60 x 191 x 43 mm
  • Notes
  • The Realistic TRC-1A is a vintage 1960s transistor radio super-heterodyne transceiver (walkie-talkie) that was manufactured in Japan for Radio Shack. It is a collector's item and not a modern, high-performance communication device. 

    Key Features & Specifications:
    The Realistic TRC-1A is a basic, early model transceiver. Specific, detailed technical specifications are primarily found in the original documentation or mentioned by collectors. 
    Type: Citizen band transceiver (walkie-talkie).
    Era: Produced in the 1960s.
    Manufacturer: Made in Japan for Radio Shack Corporation, a division of Tandy Corporation.
    Antenna: Features a long, telescopic antenna.
    Condition: Units found today are typically used and often sold "as is" or for parts, as their functionality is not always guaranteed without restoration.
    Power: It takes batteries to operate.
    Design: Praised by some collectors for its vintage appeal and clear audio reception when working properly.

    Price listed with 2 Ch 9 crystals, volume control, carry strap, over-size antenna, batteries, everything you need to get on the air today.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 15.95 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • Radio Shack Catalog (1967 catalog page 7 "Two Brilliant New Realistic No-License Walkie Talkies")
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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