Hallicrafters S-93, TW-500, TW-600

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

This catalog photo has a different grill design than the version shown in Dachis' book.: Image: Allied Radio 1955 catalog
This catalog photo has a different grill design than the version shown in Dachis' book.

Image: Allied Radio 1955 catalog

Name/Title

Hallicrafters S-93, TW-500, TW-600

Description

Portable VLF plus Limited General Coverage Receiver

Category

Receiver, General Coverage, VLF, Portable

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Hallicrafters

Date made

1954 - 1955

Other Name

"Worldwide"

Dimensions

Height

10-1/2 in

Width

15 in

Depth

8 in

Weight

15 lb

Dimension Notes

Weight is approximate. Shipping weight is 19 lbs

Valuations

Value

$99.95

General Notes

Note

Allied Radio catalog 1955 (copyright 1954), p. 186. This portable receiver features three-way power, with internal batteries, a built-in speaker, and a telescoping antenna. The front lid can be removed and reattached to the upper rear of the cabinet to display a world map. When the lid is closed, the effect is that of a small suitcase. Case is "seasoned wood" covered in brown "leatherette." Coverage: 170 to 415 kHz, and 530 kHz to 18 MHz IF: 455 kHz Power: 120 volts AC-DC, or batteries. Exact battery type known. Tubes: (1) 3V4, (2) 1U4, (1) 1U5, (1) 1L6