Make
Admiral
Model
Chassis 6A2
Year
~1950
Sams #
Photofact Folder 2 Set 137
Documents
Service Manual - Sams-Admiral6A2.pdf
Overview
The Admiral Chassis 6A2 is a six-tube AM broadcast receiver chassis produced by Admiral, a brand of Continental Radio & Television Co., during the early 1950s. The chassis was used in several related tabletop radio models including the 6A21, 6A22, and 6A23. Service literature commonly identifies these radios by the chassis number rather than cabinet style.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Admiral / Continental Radio & Television Co. |
| Chassis Number | 6A2 |
| Years Produced | Circa 1950-1951 |
| Radio Type | AM Broadcast Table Radio |
| Tube Count | 6 Tubes |
| Power Source | AC Line Operated |
| Antenna | Internal Loop Antenna |
| Speaker | Permanent Magnet Dynamic Speaker |
| Cabinet Styles | Bakelite and painted metal variants depending on model |
| Related Models | 6A21, 6A22, 6A23 |
| Service Information | Rider Vol. 21; Sams Photofact Set 137 Folder 2 |
Physical Description
Radios using the 6A2 chassis were compact tabletop receivers designed for home use. Cabinet styles varied by model designation but generally featured a horizontal dial scale, front-mounted speaker grille, and molded plastic or painted metal cabinets typical of early 1950s Admiral consumer radios.
History
During the postwar radio boom, Admiral produced a large number of affordable household radios and televisions. The 6A2 chassis represented one of the company’s standard compact AM receiver designs. Admiral commonly reused chassis designs across multiple cabinet styles, resulting in several model numbers sharing the same electronic platform.
The chassis is frequently encountered today by collectors and restorers because of its relatively simple circuitry and availability of service documentation.
References
- RadioMuseum: Admiral 6A22 Chassis 6A2
Model information and chassis identification. - AudioCircuit: Admiral 6A2 Service Manual PDF
Service documentation covering models using the 6A2 chassis.
Documents
- Sams Folder – Sams-Adrmiral6A2.pdf