Hallicrafters S-36, S-36A, RBK-13, RBK-15

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

S-36 branded for military use.: Image: Radio, Nov 1945
S-36 branded for military use.

Image: Radio, Nov 1945

Name/Title

Hallicrafters S-36, S-36A, RBK-13, RBK-15

Description

VHF Receiver

Category

Receiver, VHF

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Hallicrafters

Date made

1944 - 1947

Notes

S-36A: 1944

Valuations

Value

$307.50

General Notes

Note

Radio, Feb 1945, p. 17. Radio News, Mar 1945, p. 5. QST, Mar 1945, p. 2. QST, Jun 1945, p. 2. (some details) Radio, Nov 1945, p. 68. (S-36A) QST, Jan 1946, p. 117. (S-36A) Concord catalog 4-46 (1946), p. 106. Lafayette catalog number 88 (1947), p. 100. Functionally identical to the S-27. The S-36A is essentially identical to the S-36, but uses a different style of S-meter, and had a few minor component changes. RBK-13 and RBK-15 are the military designations for the 36 and 36A. Coverage: 27.8 MHz to 143 MHz IF: 5.25 MHz Modes: AM, FM, CW BFO ANL S-meter Variable selectivity Power: 120 VAC Tubes: (1) 5U4, (1) OD3 (VR-150), (2) 6V6, (1) 954, (1) 955, (1) 956, (1) 6J5, (1) 6SL7, (2) 6H6, (1) 6AC7, (1) 6AC7, (1) 6AB7, (1) Tubes (RBK-15): as above, plus one additional 956