400

• Country
• United States of America (USA)

• Manufacturer / Brand
• Revere Camera Co.; Chicago (IL)

• Year
• 1954

• Category
• Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner

• Radiomuseum.org ID
• 68921

• Picture
• Schematics

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• Number of Tubes
• 4

• Valves / Tubes
• 1R5 1U4 1U5 3V4

• Main principle
• Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 1 AF stage(s)

• Wave bands
• Broadcast only (MW).

• Power type and voltage
• Line / Batteries (any type) / 7.5 & 67.5; AC/DC 115 Volt

• Loudspeaker
• Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 cm = 1.6 inch

• Material
• Various materials

• from Radiomuseum.org
• Model: 400 - Revere Camera Co.; Chicago IL

• Shape
• Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)

• Dimensions (WHD)
• 190 x 160 x 95 mm / 7.5 x 6.3 x 3.7 inch

• Notes

• The radio looks like a binocular case and was fashioned from fine leather. The carrying strap doubled as an AC cord for mains operation.
  The only radio model ever made by the company. Only 1000 made.

  Loop antenna located in lid, radio turns on when the latter is lifted.

  Batteries : Eveready No. 717 & 467.

  Material : Housing and battery cover iron, covered with strong leather, lid leather only.

  Power consumption : 15W

   

   

   

• Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
• 3 lb 11.9 oz (3.744 lb) / 1.7 kg

• Price in first year of sale
• 44.50 $

• Source of data
• Collector's Guide to Antique Radios (7th Edition)

• Circuit diagram reference
• Photofact Folder, Howard W. SAMS

• Mentioned in
• The Portable Radio in American Life

• Literature/Schematics (1)
• Sam's 269-13

• Other Models

• Here you find 52 models, 48 with images and 36 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
  All listed radios etc. from Revere Camera Co.; Chicago (IL)