RFG 12J "The Marathon II" Ch= RC-1219C

RCA (RCA Victor Co. Inc.); New York (NY)

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  • Year
  • 1964
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 274212
    • alternative name: RCA Manufacturing || Victor Talking Machine

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 8
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / "D" 2 x 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 3.5 inch = 8.9 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.27 W (0.5 W max.)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: RFG 12J "The Marathon II" Ch= RC-1219C - RCA RCA Victor Co. Inc.; New
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 6.75 x 6.375 x 2.5 inch / 171 x 162 x 64 mm
  • Notes

  • The RCA RFG 12J is a battery operated portable 8 transistor BC band receiver.  The BC band frequency tuning range is 540 - 1600kHz. Has internal loopstick antenna and push-pull output stage.  Uses Qty(2) "D" size 1.5V batteries.  Cabinet color is gray.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 1.75 lb (1 lb 12 oz) / 0.795 kg
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (RCA Radio Service Data Datasheet - File 1964 No. 24 Second Edition)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Mark Skala. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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