National NC-270

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Name/Title

National NC-270

Description

HF Ham Band + 6 Meters Receiver

Category

Receiver, HF Ham Band

Made/Created

Manufacturer

National Company

Date made

1960 - 1964

Valuations

Value

$249.95

General Notes

Note

QST, Aug 1960, inside back cover. Allied Radio catalog 1962 (copyright 1961), p. 277. QST, Dec 1963, inside back cover. QST, Jan 1964, inside back cover. Allied Radio catalog 1961 (copyright 1960), p. 389. Allied Radio catalog 1963 (copyright 1962), p. 284. The NC-270 came in a Cosmic Blue steel cabinet and used National’s Ferrite Filter for selectivity. The ham-band-only receiver covered 80–6 meters. It was double-conversion and used 10 tubes. Shown with the NC-270 is its optional NTS-3 speaker ($19.95). The receiver and speaker have their Flip Foot tilting devices deployed. References Brief description. Electronics World, Nov 1960, p. 140. Brief description. Popular Electronics, Nov 1960, p. 36. More info: QST, Dec 1960, p. 221. Review: CQ, May 1961, p. 58.