Silvertone 1911 Order= 57LM 1911

Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago (IL)

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  • Year
  • 1936
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  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 56016
    • Brand: Silvertone

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 175 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Short Wave(s) and Police.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / Either 25 cycles, 110 to 120V or 50 to 60 cycles, 110 to 120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 6 inch = 15.2 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Silvertone 1911 Order= 57LM 1911 - Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 21.375 x 11.125 x 36.5 inch / 543 x 283 x 927 mm
  • Notes

  • The Sears Silvertone 1911 is an AC operated 6 tube BC, Police and SW band receiver.

    Band Frequency Ranges are as follows:
    BC Band (Band A).............540-1600kHz
    Police Band (Band B)........1.58-5.10MHz
    SW Band (Band C)............5.8-15.5MHz

    Uses variable inductive coupling of 2nd IF as volume control.  Minor production changes made as listed in Sears Service Manual and Rider's 7-14.  Chassis and schematic used in this model also used in models 1904, 1904A, 1906, 1908, 1914, 1938, 1954, 1964, 1964A and 1984.

    Catalog States: Automatic Volume Control, Personal Tone Control, Fine New Airplane Dial, Slow Speed Tuning 17 to 1 ratio, Full Range Dynamic Speaker, clear life-like tone. Improved Superheterodyne circuit, 3-Gang Condenser and chassis, rubber mounted.

    Distintively styled cabinet with beautifully grained Walnut Veneer fronts of Artistic Design.  Top and sides are Walnut finish.

    Order number 57LM 1911 Cash Price $ 29.95.  See details and summaries about Sears catalogs etc. This model was manufactured for Sears by Colonial Radio Corp., Buffalo, NY (Sears Manufacturer Source Number Code 101).

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 29.95 $
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 7 = 1936 and before

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