Realistic 8 (8 Transistor) 90L696

Radio Shack (Tandy, Realistic, Micronta); USA

  • Year
  • 1961
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 108007

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 8
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 9 cm = 3.5 inch
  • Power out
  • 0.3 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Realistic 8 90L696 - Radio Shack Tandy, Realistic,
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 165 x 90 x 42 mm / 6.5 x 3.5 x 1.7 inch
  • Notes
  • Realistic 8 (8 Transistor), 90L696.

    Cabinet made of black or brown genuine leather with carrying handle, metal escutcheon, phone and phono jack, schematic inside lists "Technical Apparatus Co., Inc., Boston 17, Massachusetts". Height cabinet only without handle.

    Made in Japan

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 0.6 kg / 1 lb 5.1 oz (1.322 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Peter Hoddow. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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