Silvertone 1408 7 tube version

Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago (IL)

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  • Year
  • 1932
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 227361
    • Brand: Silvertone

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 175 kHz
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / Either Transformer: 25 cycle, 110V or 60 cycle, 115 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 20 cm = 7.9 inch
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Silvertone 1408 [7 tube version] - Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Table-Cathedral-Type (upright, round top or gothic arch, not rounded edges only).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 380 x 450 x 290 mm / 15 x 17.7 x 11.4 inch
  • Notes

  • The Sears Silvertone 1408 is an AC operated 7 tube BC band receiver.

    The chassis and schematic used for this model is also used in models 1380, 1382, 1404, 1406, 1442, 1446, 1482, 1490, 7006, 7021, 7022, 7023, 7024, 7025 and 7026.

    See details and summaries about Sears catalogs etc. This model was manufactured for Sears by Sentinel Radio Corp., Chicago, Ill (Sears Manufacturer Source Number Code 106).

    Do not confuse this 7 tube model with the Sears Silvertone 1408 10 tube model, which was also manufactured for Sears by Sentinel Radio Corp., Chicago, Ill (Sears Manufacturer Source Number Code 106) and also was available in 1932!

     

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 11 kg / 24 lb 3.7 oz (24.229 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by John Kusching. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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