Realistic Compact 8-Track Stereo Player 12-1827

Radio Shack (Tandy, Realistic, Micronta); USA

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  • Year
  • 1971
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 367217

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Special Tape or Cassette-Format
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage Battery for all (e.g. for car radios and amateur radios) / 12 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Realistic Compact 8-Track Stereo Player 12-1827 - Radio Shack Tandy, Realistic,
  • Shape
  • Chassis only or for «building in»
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 4.27 x 2.75 x 7.27 inch / 108 x 70 x 185 mm
  • Notes

  • The Realistic 12-1827 is an 8-track stereo tape player designed for car use, which was first featured in a service manual dated April 1971.

    Product Details;
    Type: In-car 8-track stereo tape player.
    Brand: Realistic (Radio Shack's brand name for electronics).
    Vintage: The unit is a vintage electronic item from the early 1970s, as a service manual was published in 1971.
    Repair/Maintenance: Replacement drive belts are available from third-party sellers, indicating that these units are still repairable and used by enthusiasts today.

    Price listed with all mounting hardware and wiring harness.

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

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