National Shortwave Receiver Model NC-173

Manufacturer: National

Model Number: NC-173

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Equipment Description: Shortwave Receiver

Label Write-up:
The National NC-173 is a single conversion general coverage shortwave receiver with amateur band spread. 13 tubes. The NC-173 accompanied the Thor Heyerdahl "Kon-Tiki" expedition according to an ad by National run in Radio-News.

Dates Produced: 1947

Original Price: $189

The museum's inventory number: MRT-104

Located at Museum in: Ham Display Room