Silvertone Order= 57E 6256 Ch= 109.29

Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago (IL)

  • Year
  • 1939/1940
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 56763
    • Brand: Silvertone

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 1.5 & 2x45 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.15 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Silvertone Order= 57E 6256 Ch= 109.29 - Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 11 x 9.5 x 6 inch / 279 x 241 x 152 mm
  • Notes
  • Built in loop, plus external antenna connection via coupling loop.
    There are also later models 6256, Autoradios, transistorised. Tuning Band 540 to 1580 kc.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 15.5 lb (15 lb 8 oz) / 7.037 kg
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 11 = ca. 1940 and before

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