Silvertone 6-Tube Superheterodyne Order= 57LM 1597

Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago (IL)

  • Year
  • 1933
perfect model
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 55881
    • Brand: Silvertone

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 175 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 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)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Silvertone 6-Tube Superheterodyne Order= 57LM 1597 - Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 22 x 39 x 12.75 inch / 559 x 991 x 324 mm
  • Notes
  • The Sears Silvertone 1597 is a 4 legged Low-Boy console with stretcher base. Broadcast band only, but it reaches also some police broadcasts. The top and instrument panel are walnut veneered; the balance of the cabinet poilshed walnut finish. The model 1597 could be ordered for 25 cycle line power without any additional cost.
    Order number 57LM 1597 1/4 with tubes for $ 28.95 or for easy payment: $ 5 "down" cash and $ 5 per month until paid $ 31.75. See details and summaries about Sears catalogs etc.
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 28.95 $
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 7 = 1936 and before

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