Silvertone 8203 Order= 57P 8203

Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago (IL)

  • Year
  • 1968
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 258350
    • Brand: Silvertone

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 8
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2 inch = 5.1 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Silvertone 8203 Order= 57P 8203 - Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 2.75 x 4.25 x 1.375 inch / 70 x 108 x 35 mm
  • Notes
  • The Sears Silvertone 8203 is a battery operated 8 transistor portable AM receiver. Has built-in antenna and earphone jack that disconnects he speaker for private listening.  Was sold with black imitation leather carrying case, earphone and battery.

    The following models use the same schematic and chassis but have different cabinet colors:

    Model Cabinet Color
    8202 Black
    8203 Aqua
    8204 Beige

     

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 6.95 $
  • Author
  • Model page created by Noemi Erb. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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