Chassis 16753

Radolek Co., Chicago

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  • Year
  • 1937 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 362156

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 17
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave and 2 x Short Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50/60 Hz: 110 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • 2 Loudspeakers / Ø 12 inch = 30.5 cm
  • Power out
  • 30 W (undistorted)
  • Material
  • Metal case, TUBES VISIBLE
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Chassis 16753 - Radolek Co., Chicago
  • Shape
  • Chassis only or for «building in»
  • Notes

  • Double chassis used for the 17-tube "Stratosphor" 16752 console. The R.F. tuner and Audio Amplifier are each constructed on separate chassis.
    All features are the same as the "Stratosphor" device.
    Tremendous 30 Watt output coupled with 2 giant concert dynamic speakers.
    Tuner with four bands:
     1) 5.5 - 17.5 MHz 
     2) 1,700 - 5,500 kHz
     3) 550 - 1,700 kHz
     4) 770 - 2,000 meters.

    Sold separately to allow radio enthusiasts to build a device to their liking.

    Note that the chassis came complete with tubes, two 12 inch speakers, knobs, and escutcheon.

    ​Sales price was as listed, dealer price was $75.00 USD.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 180.00 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Radolek Everything in Radio 1937, page 107.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Pier Antonio Aluffi. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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