Item: Vintage Deco Style Philco Transitone Model 52-548-121 5 Tube Tabletop Radio..
Condition Notes: Several Cosmetic defects , cracks / scratches / breaks in case (See photos) . Unit briefly plugged in and tested , dial light turns on and there was a loud hum, unit was immediately shut down after hearing the hum. Dial pointer works as it should. Good donor radio for parts or repairs.
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Specs:
52-548
Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA
Country
United States of America (USA)
Manufacturer / Brand
Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA
Year
1951/1952
Category
Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
Number of Tubes
5
Valves / Tubes
Main principle
Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
Tuned circuits
6 AM circuit(s)
Wave bands
Broadcast only (MW).
Power type and voltage
AC/DC-set / 115 Volt
Loudspeaker
Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
Material
Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
from Radiomuseum.org
Model: 52-548 - Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt
Shape
Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
Notes
Color: Maroon (548-M) or in Ivory (548-I).