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    Posted 8 years ago

    Txvntgehtr
    (3 items)

    Portable motorola radio. would love to see it turn on since this is another time capsule. has no chord or battery pack. amazing piece! not sure of the year production but I believe its from the 60's or sooner.

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    1. PostCardCollector PostCardCollector, 8 years ago
      I think earlier--1950s. My dad had a Radio & TV repair shop for 15 years--Going with mid 1950s. Reaching back in memory. No telling if I hit it right--but someone here will know for sure. REALLY nice to see it!
    2. packrat-place packrat-place, 8 years ago
      For model 56M3 Ch= HS-535, Motorola Inc.; Schaumburg (IL)

      Country: United States of America (USA)
      Manufacturer / Brand: Motorola Inc.; Schaumburg (IL)
      alternative name

      Galvin Mfg. Co. ; Chicago
      Year: 1959 Category: Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
      Valves / Tubes 4: 1R5 1U4 1U5 3V4
      Reception principle Super-Heterodyne (Super in general); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
      Tuned circuits 6 AM circuit(s)
      Wave bands Broadcast only (MW).
      Details
      Power type and voltage Line / Batteries (any type) / AC/DC 117 / 90 & 7.5 Volt
      Loudspeaker Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
      Power out
      from Radiomuseum.org Model: 56M3 Ch= HS-535 - Motorola Inc.; Schaumburg IL
      Shape Portable set > 8 inch (usable without mains)
      Notes Selenium Rectifier, additional Earphon Output.
    3. Txvntgehtr Txvntgehtr, 8 years ago
      Thank you all for your information!

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