RN-21 RECEIVER
Model : RN21
Type: Superhetrodyne
Range: 550 kHz to 6.8 MHz
Mode: AM only
Marconi ID: 110-860
Spec: 102-386
Tube complement:
• RF Amp - 6SG7
• Oscillator/mixer - 6SA7
• IF Amp - 6SG7
• Detector/noise limiter/1st audio - 6SQ7
• Audio output - 6K6
• Rectifier - 6X5
Power input: 12 VDC with vibrator power supply.
Circa :1946
Comment: The use of a 12 VDC power input suggests mobile service. No BFO indicates this may be purely a BC-Shortwave entertainment receiver.
Front panel of S/N 150. A close up view of the dial indicates a range of 550 kHz to 6.8 MHz. Top view of chassis. Bottom view of chassis. All photos in this table by Jacques Hamel
Nameplate Close-up of power input terminals. All photos in this table by Jacques Hamel
Contributors and Credits:1)Jacques Hamel, VE2DJQ <hamja(at)videotron.ca> Le Musée Québecois de la Radio. Sorel-Tracy Quebec.
April 17/08