Royal 555G (C) Sun Charger 8NT40Z8 8NT40Z9 Charcoal

Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL

  • Year
  • 1965
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 218284
    • alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 8
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Solar- and/or muscle driven, also addl. power jack possible / AA : 4 x 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.75 inch = 7 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.1 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Various materials
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Royal 555G Sun Charger 8NT40Z8 8NT40Z9 [Charcoal] - Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago,
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 128 x 115 x 43 mm / 5 x 4.5 x 1.7 inch
  • Notes
  • Material : Solid Chrome

    Backcover : Plastic

    Note : Use only Nickel-Cadmium batteries Eveready No. C-450

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 1 lb 0 oz (1 lb) / 0.454 kg
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