Silvertone Order= 57FM 1152 or 1153

Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago (IL)

  • Year
  • 1931/1932
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 55778
    • Brand: Silvertone

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • TRF without regeneration; Screengrid 1926-1935
  • Tuned circuits
  • 3 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110-120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 10 inch = 25.4 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Silvertone Order= 57FM 1152 or 1153 - Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Table-Cathedral-Type (upright, round top or gothic arch, not rounded edges only).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 14.75 x 16.5 x 8.25 inch / 375 x 419 x 210 mm
  • Notes
  • The Sears Silvertone model with a Push-pull output, "Multi-Mu Tubes", tone control and full size dynamic speaker "has genuine walnut cabinet with antique composition wood front."
    Order number 57FM1152 1/4 without tubes or accessories for $ 32.50 or 57FM1153 1/4 with all tubes and aerial for $ 39.50 or for easy payment: $ 6 "down" cash and $ 5 per month until paid $ 48.95. See details and summaries about Sears catalogs etc.
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 13.5 kg / 29 lb 11.8 oz (29.736 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 32.50 $ +
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 2 = 1932 (Models 1931/1932)

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