BZ-606

Sharp; Osaka

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  • Year
  • 1963–1967
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 316118
    • alternative name: Hayakawa Electric Co.Ltd.

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 10
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 3 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 8 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus more than 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / 6V External or "D", 4 by 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: BZ-606 - Sharp; Osaka
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 10.625 x 5.875 x 2.375 inch / 270 x 149 x 60 mm
  • Notes

  • Sharp Model BZ606

       Portable, ten transistor four-band radio with superheterodyne system.
       Tuning range: MW 530- 1650 kC/s (kHz). SW1 1.6 - 4.3 MC/s (MHz). SW2 3.9 - 12 MC/s (MHz). SW3 12 - 26.5 MC/s. (MHz). Intermediate frequency 455 kC/s (kHz). Max. output 700 mW, no distortion 430 mW.
       Power source: four UM-1 (1.5V D Cells) batteries or equivalent. Can be converted to AC operation by using Sharp EP-6 AC adaptor or equivalent. Speaker: 5⅛" x 3½" oval, permanent dynamic. MR-1A low impedance magnetic earphone.

    Incorporates a tuning indicator meter called a "Radicator" connected to the collector of the mixer via an IF transformer and diode.

    This model sold in Australia between 1963 & 1967 for £51/9/- ($102.90 after 14/2/1966). Price includes batteries.

    See also version with long-wave.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 3.53 lb (3 lb 8.5 oz) / 1.603 kg
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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