R-1490/GRR-17
USMC RADIO RECEIVER
A neighbor (non-ham and non-radio enthusiast) has two of
these units that he got some years back. Both are in pretty nice physical
condition but not operational.
Radio #1 (S/N A160, case A88):
Radio #2 (S/N A296,):
Note only one set has the AC cord
while both have the DC cord. Neither radio is working though one has audio but
no RF through.
For model R-1490 / GRR-17,
National Company; Cambridge & Malden (MA):
R-1490/GRR 17 – Frontseite
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alternative
name |
National Toy Co. |
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Brand |
Thrillbox |
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Year: 1968–1970 |
Category: Military
Equipment |
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Semiconductors
(the count is only for transistors) |
Semiconductors present. |
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Main
principle |
Superhet, double/triple
conversion |
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Wave
bands |
Short Wave (SW only) |
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Details |
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Power
type and voltage |
Line / Batteries (any
type) / 115 / 24 Volt |
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Loudspeaker |
Permanent Magnet Dynamic
(Pdyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) |
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Power
out |
1 W (unknown
quality) |
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from
Radiomuseum.org |
Model: R-1490 / GRR-17
– National Company; Cambridge & |
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Material |
Metal case |
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Shape |
Rack |
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Dimensions
(WHD) |
431 x 203 x 308 mm
/ 17 x 8 x 12.1 inch |
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Notes |
coverage 2 – 30 MHz,
AM, CW, USB/LSB, FSK; |
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Net
weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg) |
19.8 kg / 43 lb 9.8
oz (43.612 lb) |
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Source
of data |
Model page created by Martin Bösch.
See “Data change” for further contributors.
https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/national_r_1490_grr_17r1490_grr1.html
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BAMA has the operating manual at: http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/military/r1490/