• Year
  • 1962
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 108471
    • alternative name: Westinghouse El. Int.

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 8
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Details
  • Radio with other functions
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / 120 / AA: 2 x 1.2 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Escort - 8 Transistor RS21P08A - Westinghouse El. & Mfg. Co. -
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 110 x 82 x 32 mm / 4.3 x 3.2 x 1.3 inch
  • Notes
  • Radio, watch, flashlight, electric cigarette lighter, and built in charger (connection and switchover on back).

    See also Escort RS16P08A.

    Made in Taiwan.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 0.4 kg / 0 lb 14.1 oz (0.881 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 30.00 $
  • Source of data
  • -- Original prospect or advert
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • Norman Smith: Transistor Radios 1954-1968.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Peter Hoddow. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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