Transcontinental 10X-856N

Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd.; Moriguchi (Osaka)

  • Year
  • 1968–1971
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 257587

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 10
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus more than 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / D: 4 x 1.5 / DC: 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 3.5 inch = 8.9 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.6 W (0.9 W max.)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Transcontinental 10X-856N - Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd.;
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 9.75 x 7 x 2.75 inch / 248 x 178 x 70 mm
  • Notes
  • Sanyo Model 10X-856N

    A 10 transistor, 4-band portable radio. Powered by four "D" size batteries or external power from optional AC adaptor.

    Features: 1.2 W maximum power output through dynamic 3½" loudspeaker. Fine tuning control. Double antenna - ferrite bar for MW, telescopic rod for the three SW bands. Phono jack. Sturdy cabinet with rich chrome trim and movable metal carrying handle, Complete with earphone. Weight 3.3 lb. (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    Frequency range:
    MW 530 - 1605 kHz
    SW1 2.1 - 5.2 MHz
    SW2 5.8 - 7.3 MHz
    SW3 9.5 - 21 MHz

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 3.3 lb (3 lb 4.8 oz) / 1.498 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 95.00 AUS $
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (Service Manual)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Daniel Rosha. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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