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1968 Lafayette-Catalog.Pdf NSW With New Revolutionary MIRACLE SPRING CATALOG 683 OF THE SPACE AGE L R -500T 60 Watt Solid State AM /FM Stereo Receiver See Page 20 LR -1000T 120 Watt Solid State AM /FM Stereo Receiver P .: -21 ,. ;. 4 ;,.,4 LR -150CT 175 Watt Solid State AM /FM Stereo Receiver P e 22 EASY PAY CREDIT PLANS S t 1ANZA SPECIALS Terrific bargain on Open A Lafayette Credit Account TODAY appliances. May See Insert Between Pages 110 -111 For Mare selected Special Offer Expires 10, 1968. Infirmation See Insert Between Pages 110-11. For More Informat on LAFAYETTERADIO ELECTRONICS 111 Jericio Turnpike, Syosset, L. I., New York 11791 STORES NEW YORK NEW JERSEY MASSACHUSETTS CONNECTICUT WASHINGTON, D.C. PENNSYLVANIA Brooklyn Newark Boston Hamden (Area) King of Prussia Jamaica Paramus Nati:k Monroeville W. Hartford Falls Church, Lynbrock Plainfield Saugus Va. Philadelphia Mt. Rainier, Manhat :an Md. Pittsburgh Scarsdale Syosset SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK -See Center Insert. Index See Cenlar Flap "Associate Stores" Fror', Coast to Coast saaalaaaaaatin',iaararrI il I aau.a CB Walkie Talkie Our Walkie Talkies F hure 4/, NEMr É'fr. /,aA _ t HA -13? © 2 CHANNEL 5- TRANSIS -OR © 2 CHANNEL 7- TRANSISTOR "SPACE COMMANDER" SUPERHET WITH CALL ALERT SUPERHET WITH CALL ALERT G5 No License Required No License Required No License Required 15 FCC Regulation 15 FCC Regulation Part 15 5 99Each FCC Regulation Part 15 1 Each 'Part Each ,4 l+1111P/e s è111V/r r i - tjl I l A 1 1 14 2' OP GT -50A @3- CHANNEL 10- TRANSITOR RANGE 0 300 MILLIWATT 2- CHANNEL C) 510 MILLIWATT 2- CHANINEL BOOST WITH CALL ALERT RANGE BOOST WALKIE TALKIE RANGE BOOST WALKIE TALKIE Only On 'y No License Required 2Q95 FCC Regulation Part 15 Each Each 2495h L V PNINTEC IN U.S.A. ENTIRE CONTENTS COPYR IGHTED 1968 BY LAFAYETTE RADIO ELECTRONIC CORPORATION 'SYOSSET, L.I., N.Y. 11791 Plug -in Crystals -Easy to Operate 23 Channels ® HA -70C "SPACE COMMANDER" E1 HE -210A 3- CHANNEL CB WALKIE TALKIE 10-TRANSISTOR WALKIE TALKIE Not a Kit -Completely Wired Built -in Call Alert 3 Channels Solid State for Low Battery Drain Features a powerful Range Boost modulated Interstage Transformer for More transmitter and efficient superhet receiver in a lightweight, 16 ounce package. Call Sound alert system sends or receives a pleasant Compact 3-transistor walkie- talkie features alerting tone for convenient calling. Styled a sensitive superregenerative receiver for in professionally designed black and brushed minimum noise pick -up when voice signal is aluminum metal case. Supplied with antenna, being received. Crystal controlled transmit- 6 penlight batteries, and a pair of plug -in ter provides range up to 1/4 mile. Has push - crystals for channel 10. Size: 67/e x 2%, x to -talk button off-on volume control, and 15/e ". Imported. Shpg. wt., 21 lbs. efficient speaker /mike. Supplied with tele- 99 P 31271 HE -Z10Á ... _ ._ _Net ea. 24.95 scopic antenna, crystal, battery, and plastic Replacement Dry-Cell Batteries (6 required) carrying case. Size: 51/2 x 21/2 x Im- 13/8 ". 99 P 6258 Net ea. .10 ported. Shpg. wt., 1 lb. Does not have plug -in Heavy Duty Alkaline Battery (6 required) crystals. 99 P 6294 Net ea. .29 P Model HA -70C _.. Net ea . 99 30801. 5.99 99 P 3142 Battery Eliminator ... Net 2.95 99 P 6021 Replacement Battery _ Net .21 B HA -132 2 CHANNEL © HA -99 300 MILLIWATT 5- TRANSISTOR SUPERHET 2- CHANNEL WALKIE TALKIE WITH "CALL ALERT" 300 Milliwatts Power 9 Transis- Selective Superheterodyne Receiver tors, 3 Diodes and 2 Thermistors 2 Switchable Channels Beautifully styled Walkie Talkie features 300 5 transistor, 2 diode circuit employs crystal - Milliwatts input and built in Range Boost controlled superheterodyne receiver for clear, circuitry increasing effective range. RF stage crisp reception and extra powered 100 milli - improves superheterodyne reception. Push - watt transmitter using plug-in, easy -to-change Pull audio for better sound. Two switchable crystals for any 2 switchable channels. channels give multiple channel versatility. Transmits and receives alerting audio tone Supplied with pair of crystals for channel 10, to initiate communications. Supplied with 8- batteries, leather carrying case and tele- channel 10 transmit and receive plug -in scoping antenna. Handsome black and silver crystals and 9 volt battery. Size: 23/4W x metal case. Complete with F.C.C. License 53/8H x 11/2 "D. Imported. 21/2 lbs. application Form 505, per regulation 95. 99 P 31851 HA -132 Net ea. 11.95 Size: 27/aWx71/2Hx 11/2 "D. Imp. 99 P 6021 Replacement Battery _. Net .21 99 P 30721 Shpg. wt., 23/4 lbs. Net ea. 26.95 Replacement Batteries (8 required) © HA -13A 2 CHANNEL 99 P 6258 Net ea. .10 7- TRANSISTOR SUPERHET CB 99 P 3077 ._ Ext. DC Power Cord Net .89 WALKIE TALKIE Built -in Call Alert u GT -50A 500 MILLIWATT Audio HE ye Powerful Push -Pull 2- CHANNEL WALKIE TALKIE Battery Eliminator Jack With Call Alert New power boost reflex circuit utilizes 7 transistors to achieve higher sensitivity for 5 times more powerful than 100 mw units, extended range. 2- channel operation permits the GT -50A is a 2-channel, 13- transistor greater flexibility. Call alert system sends superheterodyne with 500 milliwatt input or receives a pleasant alerting tone for con- power plus Range Boost for extra distance. venient calling. Also features Battery Elim- Features: separate microphone and speaker, inator Jack for 117 Volts AC operation with battery meter, variable squelch, automatic optional battery eliminator. Case features volume control and noise limiting. Powered beautiful die -cast chrome high -lighted front by 8 penlight batteries or optional AC power panel. Supplied with carrying strap, telescop- pack. High- impact plastic case. Complete ing antenna, battery, and plug -in crystals for with batteries and crystals for channel 10, channel 9. Size: 57/ex11 /4x23/4". Imported. antenna and FCC License Form 505. 21y,.W x 97/eH 3 lbs. x 21/2 "D. Imported. 99 P 31451 HA -73A . ... _ Net ea. 15.95 99 P 31261 Shpg. wt., 3 lbs..... Net ea. 28.95 99 P 6021 Replacement Battery _ Net .21 99 P 6258 Extra Batt. (8 req.) Net ea. .10 99 P 3142 AC Battery Eliminator Net 2.95 99 P 3105 117V AC Power Pack Net 12.95 ] 2 -WATT 3- CHANNEL CB WAL KIE TALKIE MODEL HA-303 2 -Watt Input for Greater Range Built -in Call Alert 2 -Watt 3- Channel 3 Transmit and Receive Channels Superhet Receiver Plus RF Amplifier Range Boost Modulating Circuitry ANL, AVC CB Walkie Variable Squelch, Talkie Powerful walkie talkie features 3 channel oper- Supplied With telescoping antenna, battery with Call Alert ation and 2 watt transmitter input for flexible, holder (less batteries), set of crystals for dependable communications. Superhet receiver channel 11, and FCC License Form 505. Size: ONLY utilizes a tuned RF amplifier to pull in weak 31/4W x 81/4H x 13/4 "D. Imported. Wt.. 31/2 lbs. signals. Built-in alert system sends or receives 99 P 30911 HA -303 $5 Monthly Net ea. 54.95 a pleasant alerting tone for convenient calling. 99 P 3109 Eliminator Charger Net 13.95 h 117 volts AC operation with optional battery 99 P 3135 Spare Battery Holder __ Net .69 5495 eliminatOr. 13 transistor 4 diode circuit fea- 32 P 4740 Nicad Batt. (10 req.) ._ Ea. 1.93 tures: built -in battery meter, push-pull audio, NO MONEY 99 P 6294 Alkaline Batt. (10 req.) Ea. .29 jacks for external antenna and earphone, and 99 P 2541 Earphone for above Net 1.29 attractive metal case with die cast front panel. DOWN 42 P 0920 Ext Antenna Cable _ Net 2.95 FOR A , B , C WALKIE CRYSTALS FOR WALKIE TALKIES ON PAGES 2 and 3 TALKIES ABOVE 42 P 0907C Extra Transmit Crystal (Specify Channel Desired) .. Net each 2.25 Optional 9 -Volt Lead -Acid Rechargeable Bat- 42 P 0137C Extra Receive Crystal (Specify Channel Desired) _ Net each 2.25 tery Plus Charger. Imported. Shpg. wt., 6 oz. 99P9016 . _ __.__._ Net 2.69 Buy Now! Pap Later ... Use Lafayette's Easy Pay Plan. No Money Down. Lafayette Cat. No. 683 3 Super Power Long Range ÁAKKIE 3 WATTS 3 CHANNELS ONLY % DYNA-COM 3 withy f f-PZ / CALL ALERT r /of 6 Stage Transmitter t+ 649 ch Range Boost Circuitry 12 Transistors, 3 Diodes No Money Down 455 Kc Ceramic Filter Variable Squelch and Automatic Noise Limiting Sensitive 1 microvolt Superheterodyne Receiver Battery Condition and RF Power Output Indicator Jacks for External Antenna & Battery Eliminator Lafayette's new Dyna -Com 3 Walkie Talkie Is a hand -held powerhouse featuring 3 full watts of power with the added flexibility of 3 crystal - controlled switchable transmit and receive channels. 12 transistor 4 diode circuitry incorporates built -in call alert private calling. Sensitive superhet receiver utilizes an RF amplification stage and highly selective ceramic filter for super reception. Automatic gain control, automatic noise limiter, and variable squelch combine to achieve truly quiet operation. 6 stage transmitter uses Range Boost modulation to increase the sideband modulation and thus provide far greater talk power. Meter indicates battery level on receive and RF power output on transmit. Jacks are provided for earphone, external antenna, and external power. Operates on batteries or any other 12 Volt DC Supply. Attractive case with shoulder strap. Com- plete with telescoping antenna, 10 "Z" cell battery holder with batteries, one set of crystals for channel 7, and FCC Form 505.
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