PHILCO SUPER TRANSGLOBE
MOD B-470
Philco of Brazil introduced this model, not falling behind the sensitivity and glamour characteristics of the Zenith Transoceanic line. It has 10 germanium transistor board, hence the number "10" to the left of the panel. Eight wave band tuning: MW, SW1, SW2, and 31, 25, 19, 16, 13 meter bands.
Runs on six "C" size batteries. Telescopic and ferrite antennas, including a storage space in the cabinet for an additional external antenna. 6-inch permanent heavy magnet speaker.
Many of these sets are still in use in the interior of Brazil, a favorite with DX hobbyists.
TELESPARK TRANSAIR III
This germanium transistor radio was produced in 1960. It tunes to the MW band, from 550 to 1600 kHz, plus SW in the 49 and 31 meter bands.The internal circuits are set on the leather box and has an aluminum chassis.
An interesting aspect of it, is its collapsible antenna, imitating the telescopic type, which can be stored within the cabinet.
TELEFUNKEN FAMULUS II
Battery powered germanium transistor radio made in Brazil. Built circa 1963, it tunes to the MW Band, from 550 to 1600 kHz and SW from 5 to 12 mHz.Conditioned in a plastic cabinet, with chrome details and an antenna that can be used as a carrying handle.
PHILCO TRANSISTOR Mod B 450
Circa 1959, this model was the first transistor radio produced by Philco of Brazil.Seven germanium transistors, in a black plastic cabinet. Tunes to MW,from 550 to 1600 kHz.
The packaging carton displayed a slogan calling attention to the fact that the set used no tubes.
In 1951, American Philco released a 51-631 model, identical to the B-450, but with tubes, and releasing it again in 1953 as the 53-642. Here, it is apparent that Philco of Brazil used the cabinet of an existing model in the USA, to release it in Brazil.
PHILCO TRANSISTONE II
Battery operated radio. Germanium transistors, conditioned in a plastic cabinet.Built circa 1961. Tunes the MW Band, from 550 to 1600 kHz.
PHILCO TRANSISTONE
Battery radio, with silicon transistors, in a plastic cabinet.Built in 1963. Tunes the MW Band, from 550 to 1600 kHz.
PHILIPS Mod L3 R 78 T
Transistor portable model, built in1964. Works with four "D" size batteries. Seven germanium transistors. Output power: 500 mW. Tunes MW, from 517 to 1630 kHz and SW, from 4.7 to 12.1mHz.
PHILIPS Mod 06 RL 378
Portable transistor set, built in 1967. Fed by four "D" batteries. Seven germanium transistors. Output power: 500 mW. Tunes the MW band, from 517 to 1630 kHz and SW, from 4.7 to 12.1 mHz.
NORDMENDE STRADELLA K-49
Nordmende was a West-German company that produced several transistor models between 1958 and 1972, with distribution in England, by T.A.K.Continental Importers.This is a 9 germanium transistor model that tunes to MW, from 550 to 1600 kHz, SW, from 5.5 to 16 mHz, plus FM, from 88 to 108 mHz.
Fed by two 4.5 Volt batteries, features both telescopic and ferrite antennas.
In Germany, it is common to find this model with LW tuning, from 150 to 270 kHz, instead of the 49 mts SW Band.
NORDMENDE CLIPPER K
This 1958 built transistor set, was Nordmende's first. Made in West Germany, with 7 germanium transistors. Tunes the MW band from 550 to 1600 kHz and SW in the 49, 41, 31, 25 and 19 Meter Bands.Uses two 4.5-Volt batteries, telescopic and ferrite antennas.
NORDMENDE TRANSITA
Made in West Germany in 1961, with 8 germanium transistors. Tunes the MW band, from 550 to 1600 kHz, SW coverage of the 49, 41 and 31 Meter Band, plus FM, from 88 to 100 mHz. (Up to the 1970's this was the FM Broadcast spectrum in Europe). Comes with telescopic and ferrite antennaes.
RADIONETTE MODEL KURÉR Transi FM
The Radionette Company was founded in 1926 by Mr. Jan Wessel.It was one of the largest manufacturers in Norway, having been the first to release a model with an internal AC unit. When it went bankrupt in 1972, it was absorbed by Radiofabrikk, a large Norwegian manufacturer of radio and television sets.
These radio sets were distributed in England by Denham & Morley Ltd. of London.
The Transi FM model was built from 1960 to 1963. A nine transistor set, works with AC power and five 1.5-Volt batteries.
Tunes the LW Band, from 150 to 400 kHz, MW, from 520 to 1620 kHz, Sw, in the 49, 41, 31, 25, 19 and 16 Meter Bands, plus FM, from 88 to 100 mHz.
One input is provided for a phonograph connection. One knob, for tone control and tuning, aided by a "clutch" system, controlling two capacitors for the MW and FM Bands.
SEMP Mod. TR 1002 Série J
Built by the Brazilian company Sociedade Eletro Mercantil Paulista in 1964.Uses four 1.5-Volt "C" size batteries. Seven germanium transistors, telescopic and ferrite antennas.
Conditioned in a brown leather covered cabinet. Tunes the MW Band, from 550 to 1600 kHz and SW, in the 62 and 25 Meter Bands. .
SEMP Mod. PT 133 Série B
Works with four 1.5-Volt batteries. Composite circuit board, with seven germanium transistors. Ferrite antenna for MW, from 550 to 1600 kHz, and external antenna for SW, from 6.2 to 16 mHz.Conditioned in a green cabinet.
STANDARD ELECTRIC SONISTOR II
Germanium transistor, battery operated set. Cabinet covered in red leather. It tunes the MW Band, from 550 to 1600 kHz; SW1 and SW2.
ZENITH ROYAL 7000 TRANS OCEANIC
Transistor radio, built in the late 1960's.It tunes to a total of eleven different bands:
VHF ( 2 mts ); FM, from 88 to 108 mHz; AM, from 540 to 1600 mHz; SW, from 1.6 to 3.5 mHz, 3.5 to9.0 mHz, the following Meter Bands: 31 mts, from 9.4 to 10.1 mHz; 25mts, from 11.4 to 12.3 mHz; 19 mts, from 14.6 to 15.8 mHz; 16 mts, from 17.1 to 18.5 mHz; 13 mts, from 20.6 to 22.4 mHz.
Beat Frequency Oscilator (BFO) for CW and SSB. AFC, AVC/MVC and CW filter.
It operates with eight batteries, plus another for the dial lamp, or 110/220 V DC.
This was a much coveted model in that era, due to its VHF tuning capability.
Superior perfomance in the SW Bands, with excellent sensitivity.
The audio quality is satisfactory for its class. Althoug it has the appearance of a portable model, it is quite heavy fordaily moving around, especially when the batteries are installed.