Silvertone 5 Ch= 132.881 Order=57K 05

Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago (IL)

  • Year
  • 1951–1953
perfect model
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 86369
    • Brand: Silvertone

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set / Either AC: 25 to 60 cycles, 105 to 125V or DC: 105 to 125 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Silvertone 5 Ch= 132.881 Order=57K 05 - Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 11.25 x 6.5 x 5.25 inch / 286 x 165 x 133 mm
  • Notes
  • The Sears Silvertone 5 is an AC/DC operated 5 tube BC band receiver.  BC band tuning range is 540 to 1600kHz.  Uses chassis 132.881.  Has built-in loop antenna and lighted dial with gold color metal grille.

    The following radio's use the same chassis and schematic:

    Model Cabinet Color
    Silvertone 5 Brown
    Silvertone 6 Ivory

     

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 2.1 kg / 4 lb 10 oz (4.626 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 19.95 $ !
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Beitman Radio Diagrams Vol. 12, 1952

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