Silvertone All-Electric Console Order= 57LM 1588

Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago (IL)

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  • Year
  • 1933/1934
perfect model
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 203781
    • Brand: Silvertone

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 175 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110- 120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 10 inch = 25.4 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Silvertone All-Electric Console Order= 57LM 1588 - Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 39.25 x 24 x 13.5 inch / 997 x 610 x 343 mm
  • Notes
  • The Sears Silvertone 1588, a 6-legged lowboy with stretcher base, has a "Micro-Vision Triple Scale Dial". This is a moving scale AND a moving pointer that move in opposite directions! The loudspeaker has a hum bucking coil. Has a 3-gang tuning condenser but no RF stage - and reduced number of IF circuits depending on schematic version (referred to as a "self-tuned" IF output transformer). The model 1588 could be ordered for 25 cycle line power without any additional cost. The Silvertone console 1587 and the cathedral 1585 share the same chassis / schematic - see list below. Catalog states: "For long and short wave reception" , however this statement is incorrect and the model actually has the broadcast and two SW bands - see more details in this link. This model is a domestic version and the mains transformer has no taps. But there is also a "Universal transformer" for 40 to 60 cycle available with taps: 115, 130, 155 and 230 volts. Walnut finished cabinet with 5-ply walnut veneer front. We have yet no explanation about the chassis, since this model has ony 3 knobs, not five. Samples show that the picture is not an error in the catalog #166.
    Order number 57LM 1588 1/4 for $ 43.50 or for easy payment: $ 5 "down" cash and $ 5 per month until paid $ 47.75. See details and summaries about Sears catalogs etc.
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 43.50 $

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