Silvertone 68 Truphonic Order= 46DM 4982 or 4983

Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago (IL)

  • Year
  • 1930/1931
perfect model
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 56491
    • Brand: Silvertone

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • TRF without regeneration; Neutrodyne
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Details
  • Record Player (not changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / 2 x 4.5 volt "C" batteries & storage battery 6.3 volt & "B" 3 x 45 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • -Loudspeaker incorporated, but system not known.
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Silvertone 68 Truphonic Order= 46DM 4982 or 4983 - Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 24.5 x 42.5 x 16 inch / 622 x 1080 x 406 mm
  • Notes
  • The Sears Silvertone 5-Tube neutrodyne with Truphonic Phonograph has a single dial tuning and volume control on front. For details of chassis see model 1050 Air column speaker attachment combined with phonograph horn. 4 legged lowboy with stretcher base. Phonograph has spring wound motor which will play both 10 and 12-inch records.
    Order number 46DM 4982 without tubes or accessories for $ 62 or 46DM 4983 with all tubes, batteries, batterie tester and aerial for 81 or for easy payment: $ 10 "down" cash and $ 8 per month until paid $ 89.25. In catalog #162 it is 46EM4982 for $ 49.95 or complete as 4983 for $ 67.50. See details and summaries about Sears catalogs etc.
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 62.00 $ +
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb

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